Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Thanks to this cooking lesson in a small group, you will have the opportunity to learn some of the recipes of the traditional Sicilian cuisine with a professional chef, visiting a picturesque market of Palermo, one of the most beautiful cities in Sicily.

You will have the opportunity to personally buy local products, chosen according to the season, which will allow you to make some of the dishes of the tradition of Palermo. Together with your personal chef, you will feel Sicilian food expert for a moment! You will be introduced to the flavors of Sicily, learning how to choose and distinguish fresh ingredients, that you will use during your cooking class.

During you cooking class in Palermo, you will prepare a 3 course meal and you will end by savoring the dishes that you have prepared with your own hands. Get your recipe booklet and be ready to surprise your friends with Sicilian recipes back home!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance

The tour runs rain or shine

Please note that fish shops are closed on Mondays and when the market is closed a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead

Suitable for vegetarians! (please inform us in advance)

This tour is not suitable for celiacs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Delight in the Food Market Tour

Digital Booklet Packed with Recipes

Hands-on Cooking Lesson with a Local Chef

All Ingredients for Your 3 Course Lunch

Wine and Marsala wine or soft drinks for children

Receive a Graduation Certificate

Explore the Food Market (when closed: extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead)

Gratuities

Hotel pick up and Drop off

Market tour excluded if Pasta and Gelato option purchased

What To Expect

Embark on an Authentic Sicilian Culinary Adventure! Start with a shopping spree alongside chefs at the bustling "Mercato del Capo," handpicking the finest ingredients for your delectable lunch. Next, savor an unforgettable Cooking Masterclass with a passionate local Chef in captivating Palermo. Unearth the secrets of iconic Sicilian dishes, like perfectly seasoned "arancini" and luscious "Pasta alla Norma." In this hands-on Masterclass, elevate your kitchen skills amid aromatic herbs and spices, culminating in heavenly freshly baked cannoli. Indulge in your creations at a beautifully set table, complemented by delightful local wines. Note: Fish shops closed on Mondays, but fret not! We'll ensure an equally enchanting alternative, capturing Palermo's true gastronomic essence.

Sample Menu

starter

Arancine al ragù

Fried rice meatballs filled with meat sauce and peas

main

Home-made maccheroni alla Norma

The ingredients are simple but the full-bodied taste is unmistakable. Just one forkful will prove that it contains the best of the Mediterranean meals

dessert

Cannolo

Cannoli are Sicilian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta

Options

Cook Pasta & Gelato -No Market

Duration: 3 hours
Short on time? Skip the market: dive into Palermo’s flavors! Cook fresh pasta & creamy gelato with a local chef. Dinner, wine, certificate & recipe booklet.

Sicilian Market + Cooking

Duration: 5 hours
Explore Palermo’s Capo market: taste local treats, then cook arancine, pasta alla Norma & cannoli. Enjoy a full Sicilian feast with wine, lunch & recipe kit

Reviews

4.93

192 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

184

Very good experience with Marcello and Salvo! A great time and recipes we will do again
hugogH5305KU,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good experience with Marcello and Salvo! A great time and recipes that we will do again. The market visit was also very interesting
It was a hands on cooking...
James W,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a hands on cooking class lead by an excellent chef/teacher. Everyone in the class were engaged and from what I could tell had an excellent experience.
Excellent experience
RichP387,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite only having two days in Palermo, we chose the full morning cooking class and do not regret it one bit! Marcello was amazing, full of information not just about the delicious food we prepared but about the market, the city and Sicily and Italy. We felt like we made a new friend. Not to mention the food was amazing and the kitchen was perfect. Highly recommended!!!
Great fun cooking experience
Jo K,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was so much fun and a real highlight of our Palermo trip. The food is delicious, Marcelo was a wonderful host and we loved the market visit.
Great experience
dkbruce1664,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Class was fun and informative. Food was amazing and loved the market tour. Chef-Instructor was great!
A lovely morning in the market and cookery class
Odyssey65311969509,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Marcella was a great chef and lovely, I’d highly recommend a class here. We are also very full up so there is plenty of food for all, thanks Marcello!!
Loved my cooking class
345patis,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The whole experience was great fun. Marcello was very organized ensuring there was no down time waiting for something to cook. Both chefs, Marcello and Salvo, were personable and enthusiastic about their crafts. The kitchen was set up well with large marble counters, perfect for making and enjoying our pasta, cannollo, ragout, and arancini. As our sauces simmered, we toured a nearby open air market and sampled street food. I will definitely check out Towns of Italy's other options next time I am here. Highly recommend!
Fun cooking class
271jok,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had so much fun, Marcello was wonderful. All the food was delicious. Highly recommend this activity if you are in Palermo
Great experience
393aleciaf,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed the class. Marcella was our chef and he was awesome. The market tour was very informative and the food we made was very tasty
Highly Recommend!
Jon S,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a fantastic first day in Palermo. Our chef, I believe his name was Marcello, was great. He made the class fun and informative. He was very organized and made learning easy. I also enjoyed our walk throuh the market where he explained what some of the foods were and even gave us a taste of a few of his favorites.