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Palermo: Traditional Full Meal Food Tour with a Local

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Palermo: Traditional Full Meal Food Tour with a Local
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
45 reviews

Indulge your palate in a memorable and rich dining experience with local ingredients on this guided food tour of the the Sicilian capital of Palermo.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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English, Italian

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GetYourGuide traveler –

Our Tour Guide Annalisa was just Amazing! She told us a lot about the history of Palermo (and especially about the food). It was very interesting and delicious! I can recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Palermo and the food.

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Jacqueline – South Africa

Annelisa was so friendly and informative ... we learnt far more about Palermo than just about the great food we got to taste. So much food too! Certainly well worth it and we would definitely recommend this tour.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Vittorio Emanuele - S. Maria Della Catena

  • Porta Felice

    Street food (30 minutes)

  • La Vucciria

    Street food (30 minutes)

  • Palazzo Gangi

    Lunch, Regional food (1 hour)

  • Fontana Pretoria

    Dessert (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Vittorio Emanuele - S. Maria Della Catena

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the top five traditional food stops in Palermo
  • Enjoy Palermo with a full belly guaranteed
  • Avoid tourist traps and crowds

Full description

Discover our traditions with only the best dishes at the best restaurants. Make unforgettable memories with an Italian culinary experience of the following dishes. 
Panino with panelle and crocchè: the beating heart of Palermo’s street food is sesame bread stuffed with mashed potatoes balls or chickpea omelet. This is an absolute must try in order to have an overview of the rich and tasty Sicilian food culture.

Sfincione: made with a pizza-like dough covered with fresh tomato salsa, anchovies paste, capers, and onion. Sfincione is the super tasty version of a pizza from Palermo. 

Rice arancina: famous all around the world these rice balls are filled with different ingredients (meat, smoked ham, spinach, mixed cheese, and more) and then deep-fried according to a centuries-long tradition: the best fried-food one can possibly try. 

Pasta alla norma: traditionally shaped pasta (usually macaroni), with fresh tomato salsa, fried aubergines, salty seasoned ricotta cheese, and basil. The recipe was born in Catania but shortly after it became a symbol of Sicilian savory food.

Anelletti al forno: small sized pasta shaped in the form of a ring (anello in Italian) with meat and pea salsa. One cannot claim to have been in Palermo without trying this.

Traditional vegetables with parmigiana di melanzane: a famous Sicilian dish made with fried aubergines, tomato salsa, parmesan, and mozzarella cheese. 

Sicilian cannoli: a waffle, traditionally shaped around a hot metallic bar, filled with a sweet and creamy paste made from ricotta cheese, candied fruit, and crunchy pistachios or dark chocolate drops. A colorful sight and an explosion of a sweet taste. 

Sicilian Granita: served in a glass it is perfect for relaxing on a warm summer afternoon and it intended to conclude a rich meal. Fresh fruit, sugar, and ice are the simple ingredients but the taste is incredible, especially topped with coffee, chocolate, or more fruit. 

Sicilian cassata: traditional Sicilian pie, to be eaten chilled, made with fresh ricotta cheese, dried fruit, wheat paste, and other ingredients according to a hundred year old recipe. 

Includes

  • 3.5-hour guided food tour
  • Food and drinks (water, wine, beer, or soft drinks will be served in fixed amounts)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Piazzetta Delle Dogane (in front of Santa Maria della Catena Church)

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Children under 5 years old go free of charge and 6-10 years old get a 50% discount
  • Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour
  • Downtown Palermo is mostly pedestrian-only

From $81 per person

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GetYourGuide traveler – May 28, 2024 – Verified booking
Our Tour Guide Annalisa was just Amazing! She told us a lot about the history of Palermo (and especially about the food). It was very interesting and delicious! I can recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about Palermo and the food.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jacqueline – South AfricaMay 17, 2024 – Verified booking
Annelisa was so friendly and informative ... we learnt far more about Palermo than just about the great food we got to taste. So much food too! Certainly well worth it and we would definitely recommend this tour.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Leigh – United StatesApril 25, 2024 – Verified booking
Amazing tour! Annalisa was super knowledgeable and kept us entertained with information the whole time! The food was delicious and everything was tied together wonderfully. All around one of the best tours we’ve ever taken!

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