Palermo Street Food & Market Tour by Eating Europe
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district.
Wander through the lively Ballarò Market with your local guide, where centuries-old traditions meet bold Sicilian flavors and sizzling street food.
Along the way, taste your way through a delicious line-up of Palermo's street food royalty: crispy arancine, smoky stigghiola, and soft sfincione pizza.
Visit a hidden monastery-turned-bakery for divine pastries crafted from age-old recipes, sample sun-drenched tomatoes and “cheese on horseback,” and sip espresso from one of Italy’s top independent roasters. With each stop, you'll uncover stories of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring pride of Palermo’s food-loving locals.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried specialties. Taste panelle (chickpea fritters) and crocchè (mashed potato croquettes), classic local snacks — a true Sicilian street food experience.
The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th century. It is part of the Palazzo Cutò and it's one of the main entrances of Ballarò Market.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
Fall in love with slow-grilled stigghiola and mangia e bevi from the Palermo street food royalty
Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Options
Private Food Tour
Private Guided Tour
Extra Caponata or Parmigiana
Palermo Best Street Food & Market Tour with Eating Europe
Reviews
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Market and Street Food of Palermo
williamrQ1457TX,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giusi is an amazing guide. You can feel her love of Palermo as she guides you through the bustling market and side streets in this amazing city. All of the food and the vendors were top class, and you will definitely leave the tour with a full stomach (along with a deep appreciation of Palermo).
Palermo Street Food tour
361dariena,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Giusa walking through the Ballaro market and sampling local Sicilian food from curated vendors! Highly recommend this tour, you'll enjoy the food, her company and all that she loves about Palermo ❤️
Yummy Palermo
Sherpa38132656617,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Food, city, tour guide were fantastic. Highly recommended to all first time visitors in Sicily. Molto buono. Will use this company for other food tours.
Great food tour!
Roger M,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Mauro was a great tour guide. This is our fourth Eating Europe tour and we love them! We can’t wait to do our next tour.
Best Food and Historical Tour Ever
Mireille G,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Innocenzo was fun, smart, professional, and enthusiastic. He provided us with a unique and wonderful tasting/tour experience. We truly enjoyed tasting local foods and drinks, as well as lovely the community and family feel in Palermo. Innocenzo took us to the local food places that the tourist would probably never know about, providing us with a a true sense of the city and the people. We also learned a great deal about the history of Palermo and Sicily in general, and specifically when we happened by historical churches, homes, etc. He also highlighted how things had changed since Palermo was virtually destroyed in WW II. My only regret for this day of the tour is that I ate breakfast and couldn’t really enjoy all the food prepared for us. We will know for next time.
Great Street Foods!
F1011RYmichaelm,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giusi was a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great personality. And chose foods that bring out daily life in Palermo.
Authentic Street Food of Palermo
Escape02761970946,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Mauro was a knowledgeable and helpful host. He used humour to move us along and to add to information. 3 hours didn’t seem long enough. We would’ve liked to spend more time at places but we know the street food hosts were cooking for the public and didn’t have time to spend with us. Mauro gave us ample information specific to the place. Excellent!!! Thank you and we’ll be recommending this to others. Ciao.
Birthday surprise!!!
funnyjmc,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great time with Innocent. He is knowledgeable of the area and of the various food we tried. It was my husbands birthday and he surprised him with a candle in a sandwich that was requested. Don't think, just book this experience!!!!
Wonderful tour with great guide!
155jodieh,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mauro was wonderful! Charming and funny. We would have totally taken this tour again. It was wonderful to hear the history behind the food and how many generations of shop owners. It was a great way to explore the city!
History of area and food were amazing
R2120VMkristines,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was worth the price Wonderful tour and history with Innocenzo as we worked through the market and additional sights.
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