Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour
Overview
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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 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
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
Options
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
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.
Reviews
197 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful introduction to Sicilian cooking!
Cate S,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our cooking lesson with Lidia, who was an excellent teacher and the recipes were easy to follow and accessible. She shared many practical cooking tips and also gave us great recommendations for places to try around the city. The session was fun, relaxed, and highly entertaining. We would absolutely recommend this experience to other travellers to Palermo.
We learned about Sicilian food and culture. The we made two types of pasta, arancina and cannolis.
Pathfinder569301,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun cooking experience and dining experience. Very filling for an afternoon meal. Enjoyable tour of the Capo Market. Would do it again.
Excellent cooking class and market tour!
C1367RHcraigp,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic! Everything was amazing and the chef (Salvo) was excellent and also very funny! The food we made was delicious and the market tour was really interesting and gave us a feel for life and food in Palermo.
I would recommend a cooking experience to anyone going to Italy!
sharonsH6306TC,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service and outstanding recipes. The Chef and his assistant were amazing. They were very attentive to our every need.
Palermo morning
simonecX2376NA,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marcello and Lidia were fantastic! They immediately involved all the participants and made us spend hours of fun and learning.
Very good experience with Marcello and Salvo! A great time and recipes we will do again
hugogH5305KU,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very 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
5.00It 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
5.00Despite 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
5.00This 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
5.00Great experience! Class was fun and informative. Food was amazing and loved the market tour. Chef-Instructor was great!
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