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Street Food Tour in Palermo
- Take to the lively streets of Palermo for an exciting guided excursion with an itinerary loaded with local food samples.
- Learn about Palermo cuisine's history and recipes as you hop from one place to the next, and try different types of samples.
- Your day tour samples include arancina, sfincione, cazzilli fritters, pani ca’ meusa, broscia col gelato, and more.
- Your night tour samples include rascatura croquettes, bruschettas, barbequed meats, panelle chickpea fritters, potato croquettes, and more.
- Experience Palermitan hospitality firsthand as you visit a local inn and sample some additional snacks, paired with beer and wine.
Inclusions
- 2.5 to 3-hour walking tour in Palermo
- Licensed & authorized guide
- Street food tasting: cannolo, panelle, crocchè, arancini, sfincione, caponata & soft drink
- Seasonal dessert
- Beer/wine (optional)
- Food passport
- Visit to Mercato del Capo
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Additional costs
- Tip: Be sure to spot historical landmarks like Opera dei Pupi, traditional puppet theater, Piazza Beati Paoli, the Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, and the Pretoria fountain en route.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
- Kindly communicate any allergies or intolerances when booking.
- This tour is not suitable for guests who are vegan or allergic to dairy products and celiac.
- Alternative samples are only provided to vegetarians/pescatarians and guests allergic to certain products.
- We strongly recommend travelers wear comfy covered walking shoes, a sunhat and check the forecasts the day before.
- Street foods are snacks, not gourmet cuisine.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Art and Food: Palermo Guided Walking Tour
- Walk through the picturesque streets of Palermo with an expert guide to discover the art, history, and cuisine the city is known for.
- Enjoy the tour in a small group that encourages an informal atmosphere and more interaction with the guide.
- See significant city landmarks from the outside including the Royal Palace, and the Palermo Cathedral and learn the significance of each one.
- Sample traditional local street food such as arancini and Sicilian cannoli with 5 tasting stops included in your tour.
Inclusions
- 3.5-hour walking tour
- English-speaking foodie expert
- 5 tasting stops & food market visit
- Wine or soft drinks for children
- Tip: The best months to visit Palermo are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. However, if you want to avoid crowds, visit between April and June.
- Please inform about any food allergies or intolerances in advance.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Palermo Market Tour and Cooking Class
- Learn to prepare a traditional Sicilian meal with the help of a professional chef right from buying the produce to cooking the delicious meal.
- Dive into the hustle and bustle of a traditional Sicilian farmer's market and experience the satisfaction of picking your own produce.
- Learn how to cook a perfect Sicilian three-course meal with an appetizer, main, and dessert from a local chef.
- Savor the fruits of your hard work and sit down to share your hand-cooked meal with your group along with a glass of Marsala wine.
- Collect a digital recipe booklet with all the chef’s favorite recipes and tips and tricks.
Inclusions
- Visiting the food market
- Cooking lesson with a local chef
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- All ingredients for your 3-course lunch
- Wine and Marsala wine or soft drinks for children
- Graduation certificate
- A digital booklet with all the recipes
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Audio guide
- Hotel transfers
- Tip: The Mercato del Capo has a few other submarkets, such as the Ballarò, La Vucciria, Lattarini, and the Flea Market, all of which are open to the public.
- Note that on Mondays and specially-instructed days, fish markets may remain closed, and extra tastings will be held at the cooking school instead.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Best of Palermo: Guided Bike Tour with a Granita Stop
- Discover the UNESCO sites of Palermo on a comfortable bike with an expert English-speaking guide leading the way.
- Learn about Palermo’s rich history, and artistic and cultural heritage as you ride easily on flat roads in an interactive small group.
- See iconic city sights like the Palermo Cathedral, one of the world’s most oldest churches.
- Admire the Arab and Norman architectural influences reflected by the Martorana church and other city monuments.
- Reward your excursion with some rest and a taste of refreshing Sicilian granita in a typical shop.
Inclusions
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Bike and helmet rental
- See main sights of the UNESCO city center from outside
- Sicilian granita
- Water bottle
Exclusions
- Entry to monuments
- Tip: Pack light to make your tour more comfortable. The ride is not challenging, but confidence in riding a bike is necessary.
- Most of the itinerary will take you through pedestrian areas, however, some riding in streets with light traffic is involved.
- Please note that in case of heavy rain, a walking tour will be conducted instead. If the weather gets better during the tour, you will be provided with bikes when possible. Alternatively, you can avail of a transferable rain check voucher that can be used the next day or any other time, subject to availability.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All-Inclusive Tour of Erice & Marsala: Wine, Olive Oil & Salt Route
- Escape from the Palermo crowds to the hilltop town of Erice and Marsala, seated in a comfortable minivan with an expert driver/tour leader.
- Appreciate the old-time beauty of Erice as you look out over the Egadi Islands and the city of Trapani.
- Stroll through the narrow alleys and quaint courtyards of Erice and taste a local Sicilian granita.
- Sample the best local wines and olive oils that Marsala is known for, in addition to a delicious Sicilian lunch.
- Smell the salt in the air as you admire the characteristic windmills and basins along Marsala’s panoramic salt route.
Inclusions
- English-speaking driver/tour leader
- Return transfers from Palermo
- Transportation in a luxury Mercedes minivan/minibus
- Visiting Erice with granita tasting
- Visiting Marsala saline (exterior)
- Typical Sicilian lunch in a winery or farm
- Water bottle
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
Palermo - Erice - Marsala - Marsala Salt Route - Palermo
- Tip: May to November are the best months to visit Erice and Marsala, owing to good weather.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in Palermo
- Spend unforgettable family moments as you learn how to make pizza and gelato like a true local from a professional, English-speaking chef.
- Pay close attention as your pizzaiolo demonstrates how to make the perfect “sfincione” pizza, loosely translating to "thick sponge".
- Learn about the history of Italian ice cream as you make fresh pistachio gelato and a cone to go with it.
- Enjoy the opportunity to sample premium wines and olive oils as you wait for the food to be ready before settling down for a well-earned dinner.
- Leave the cooking class with happy memories, a graduation certificate, and a digital recipe booklet to impress your friends and family.
Inclusions
- Pizza and gelato cooking lesson
- English-speaking local chef
- Demonstration of "sfincione" making (pizza palermitana)
- All ingredients for pizza and gelato making
- Use of apron and cooking utensils
- Dinner with wine and Marsala wine, soft drinks for children
- Graduation certificate
- Digital booklet with recipes
- Tip: After the cooking class, take some time to visit the nearby famous attractions such as the Teatro Massimo and the Norman Palace.
- Please inform the chef about any vegetarian preferences, food intolerances, or allergies in advance.
- Wines are available only for guests aged 18 and above. Children can enjoy soft drinks.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.