Immerse yourself in the native Sicilian cheeses and wines on this 2-hour tasting tour in Palermo. Step inside a beautiful 16th century home to sample 6 wines and 6 cheeses from the local area. Finish off the tour with typical sweets and desert wine.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, French, Italian
- Booklets
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Learn how to identify and taste Sicilian wine and cheese
- Try 6 different wine samples and 6 different cheeses of Sicily
- Relax in the charming and friendly location inside a 16th-century building in Palermo
Full description
Don’t miss out on this wonderful tasting tour of the best typical Sicilian wines and cheeses inside a charming 16th century private home, just a few steps from the famous Arab market Vucciria. This 2-hour tour is ideal for those who do not have enough time to travel to one of the wineries, many of them far from the city of Palermo.
Inside a peaceful and relaxing home environment you can enjoy tasting original Sicilian wines, including Frappato, Nero d'Avola, Catarratto, Grillo, Anzonica (Insolia), and Grecanico. All wines will be happily combined with the best Sicilian cheeses, including Primo Sale, Caciocavallo fresco, Ricotta infornata, Canestrato, Vastedda del Belice, and Tuma persa.
Enjoy sampling the wines and cheese, served with good black bread from Castelvetrano or Monreale and a rich mixed salad. To finish off the cheese and wine tastings, you will be served original cassatelle (fried sweets) of San Vito lo Capo and the classical sweet wine Zibibbo.
Includes
- 6 different Sicilian wines
- 6 different Sicilian cheeses
- Black bread of Castelvetrano or Monreale
- Rich green salad
- Riedel glassware
- Typical Sicilian ricotta sweets
- Zibibbo sweet wine
- Transfer to and from the hotel/B&B/port/train station
Not suitable for
- People under 3 ft 9 in (120 cm)
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Meeting point
Piazza San Domenico, near the entry to the store La Rinascente, Palermo
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- Transfers to and from the hotel/B&B/airport/train station are available on request.
- A different schedule is possible on request.
