Amazing! So fun, Oriana is a local celebrity. It’s insightful and super tasty 👌
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- English-speaking local tour guide
- Water
- At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests)
- This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Palermo Food Tour in front of the church "Santa Maria della Catena"
Return
- Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Palermo Food Tour in front of the church "Santa Maria della Catena"
Itinerary
In our Palermo street food tour, you will taste the best of Sicilian Street Food, walking in the loud and colorful historical city center, escorted by our local food experts.
You’ll kick off the food tour in Palermo with two absolute must-tries that give a true overview of Sicily’s rich, bold street-food culture: panino ca’ meusa and the classic panino with panelle and crocchè. All of this unfolds in the vibrant atmosphere of the historic center, especially along Via Vittorio Emanuele, where centuries-old palazzi, bustling markets, and the constant hum of local life create the perfect backdrop. The smells of frying panelle, the calls of street vendors, and the mix of locals and travelers make this stretch of Palermo an unforgettable introduction to the city’s soul.
We will taste some of the following Sicilian street-food specialties, like the famous sfincione and rice arancina. Tucked between the historic streets of Palermo, this area feels more local and authentic, where small bakeries and street vendors carry on traditions passed down for generations. The scent of freshly baked sfincione and sizzling rice fills the air, giving you a delicious glimpse into everyday Palermitan life.
Along Via Maqueda, one of Palermo’s most vibrant and energetic streets, you’ll pause to enjoy Sicilian cannoli, a colorful, irresistible explosion of sweetness and crunch. Surrounded by music, lively crowds, historic façades, and the constant buzz of city life, this stop adds a joyful, indulgent moment to the tour, perfectly capturing Palermo’s passion for both tradition and celebration.
In the heart of the city center, you’ll take a refreshing break with Sicilian granita, a timeless local favorite. Whether enjoyed while strolling through sunlit streets or pausing in a lively square, this cool, velvety treat offers a perfect contrast to Palermo’s warm energy. Surrounded by historic buildings, everyday city rhythms, and the relaxed pace of local life, granita becomes more than a dessert, it’s a moment to slow down and savor the essence of Sicily.
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Reviews
Chiara was a great guide. She introduced us to delicious street food and also provided a little history of Palermo. You can tell she loves her heritage and enjoys sharing it. Our group included fellow Americans and a couple from New Delhi. They were all delightful people which made the tour more enjoyable. Thank you Chiara for a fun and delicious tour.
Great food tour! Chiara was excellent. Added some great historial and cultural education.
The food tour was fantastic.The food was tasty and Oriana was a exceptional host. She was very personable and funny. She had alot of pride in her heritage and lots of interesting knowledge about Sicily and Palermo. Highly recommend this tour
It was a great tour with Karla. She was informative and an amazing communicator. We loved her! Please give Karla, (we believe that was her name), our contact information. Our tour had four people. We were the couple from Boston. We had another couple there from New Zealand. We have an opportunity for Karla to visit the U.S. , please have her contact us. She was very excited about the U.S. !
The street food tour was wondeful! Chiara was a great guide, she was very friendly and explained a lot about Sicilian street food, history, monuments… We had a great time and would recommend the tour!
Chiara was an awesome guide, and she had an obvious passion for her city. We really recommend doing this tour as soon as you can after arriving in Palermo, as you get a really great idea of where to go for meals during your stay. The food we ate was all delicious, and we got to see all the vibey parts of Palermo. The tour was excellent!
Great tour with a fun and friendly guide called Chiara. Chiara was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions about Palermo, even those that weren’t tour related.. like how to cross the roads
Chiara led an informative tour involving both only delicious Sicilian food, but also information about Palermo. I highly recommend this tour.
Chiara was excellent- great food and historical knowledge, and personal narrative that really added to the experience. Food was abundant and delicious.
Chiara was excellent- a mix of history, food knowledge and personal narrative, she made the tour really memorable while also making the whole experience extremely approachable! Loved my spleen, lung and trachea sandwich 🤣💕
It was really good and our guide Anna-Lisa told us about the history of the food we ate, but also the history of Palermo. I am happy with my experience and I would recommend it😄
Amazing tour. Our guide Annalisa was incredibly warm, knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommend
Really one of the best and most informative tours I’ve ever taken anywhere. She gave us an understanding of Palermo’s we would have never had otherwise. Highly recommend! A good time as well!
Ms. Chiara was such an excellent tour guide. She's very knowledgeable about Palermo and the history. Well worth the tour!!
The town of Palermo was lovely and we had fabulous weather. Our guide lacked enthusiasm. We had four stops - the first one was a bunch of fried food, which was not good. Second stop we had Foccacio bread. Also, not good. Third stop rice ball, which were tasty but fried. Fourth stop was outstanding - either the best cannoli you will ever have or delicious gelato. In retrospect, I would have much preferred to find a nice restaurant and have lunch and walk around the city.
Carlo was an amazing guide, my partner and I had an amazing time and the food was delicious. Would recommend.
Excellent tour guide and very nice food and drinks
The guide, Oriana, was very friendly and knowledgeable. She made sure of any dietary needs of the whole group and planned the tour accordingly. One of the group was vegetarian, one had a lactose intolerance, and she did everything to make sure everyone had a good sampling of local foods. We certainly got value for money and nobody left hungry. She gave us some good local tips along the way, also.
Don’t hesitate to book. Oriana was local and energetic. She took us to lovely places where we were expected with a table. It was just the right length of tour and i had a 15 yr old with me who particularly loved the final cannoli!!
Excellent communication prior to the tour. Received a photo of the guide Carlo and meeting place. Started approx 5 mins from the meeting place with food, drink and history. Continued on to 4 more locations all serving excellent samples of food including, if you dare, the local delicacy of spleen in a roll with ricotta! Carlo was an excellent guide and host. Great value for money and suggested places to eat post tour if you have room! Would highly recommend.
We had a great tour with Oriana. She is friendly, funny and got to know us all on a personal level. We enjoyed all of the stops she took us to and she was careful in accommodating my vegetarian diet. We ate a lot - unlike some other tours we have been on, we didn't get 'samples' and instead full portions. Make sure you don't eat before and you don't plan to eat afterwards! Great value for money for that reason. This tour is great for anybody who may feel a little unsure of navigating Palermo without a local as the markets can be overwhelming with choice. We left with a greater sense of the city and some good recommendations too. Thanks Oriana!
Oriana was amazing, we had the best day and the best tour! This was one of the highlights of our trip. Oriana truly knew the intricate streets and markets of Palermo like the back of her hand. We tasted so much yummy food, and learned about the history from Oriana as we did.
Excellent tour and Chiara our guide was fabulous explaining not only the food culture but also the history of Palermo and its development over the centuries. Would highly recommend the tour if you enjoy both the food and culture of Palermo - this is a must.
If you are looking for THE introduction to life in Palermo, this is it. We had the pleasure of Annalisa as our guide on the first day of our stay. She is incredibly knowledgeable, so welcomong and very very passionate about food. We ate things I would never have thought to, and getting to understand the origins of the food made it all the tastier. Annalisa took us through and around areas we might otherwise have missed, so it was also a great way to explore. Delicious food, a beautiful city and the wonderful Annalisa to take you through it all. A strongly recommended activity for all ages.
We had Annalisa as our guide and she was so passionate and knowledgeable. It was the most interesting and delicious experience and definitely what we wanted out of a local food experience. We went into so many venues I would never have found or thought to try and it was such a special experience. Can't recommend her enough!
Carlo was a fantastic guide! He took us to some local spots with delicious food and helped explain the history of each location, while introducing us to local cuisine. Would highly recommend
Oriana was an excellent guide to the local flavors of Palermo. Her energy and humor made her tour all the more enjoyable! She took us to local establishments and was very attentive to our needs, one being a much needed espresso! Highly recommend her tour!
I had a great time with my girlfriend at this tour. Carlo was an excellent guide and he taught us a lot about the culture and the food in palermo. He also gave us great tips for things to do and see for our trip. Overall it was a great experience and I recommend doing it
Anna was a great guide. Happy that she could introduce us to some tasty Palermo foods this evening!
Anna Lisa was brilliant and charming beyond co.pare. wonderful
Annalisa made this experience unforgettable. She is very passionate and knowledgeable. She shared Palermo culture and history. I highly recommend her!
Carlo was a fantastic guide! His knowledge of local spots to find delicious food was much appreciated. His stories about each spot were very informative. Would highly recommend!
We had a wonderful time on this food walking tour of Palermo! It was such a lovely way to discover the city, its rich history and, of course, its incredible food. What made the experience particularly special was the warmth and enthusiasm of Chiara, our guide, who brought Palermo to life with her fascinating stories, local knowledge and a genuine love for the city and its cuisine. A truly memorable experience
Chiara was such a knowledgeable guide. Not only did we learn about food but history and the rise against the mafia. Such a fun and informative tour. The food was all very good and we left satisfied. We were glad we didnt eat breakfast. It was walking but at a very leisurely pace and not too far. It was our first full day in Sicily so it was nice to try many of the local dishes right away. Chiara was very kind and funny and I would highly recommend her as a guide. She made sure to answer all our questions and if there was anything else we needed.
Brilliant from start to finish. Oriana was bright and energetic and local and took us to some great restaurants on the tour always with a table pre booked . This is highly recommended- ending at the convent for a cannoli
The tour and experience was great…made that Much better with Carlo our tour guide. He gave us the ‘story behind the story,’ and made sure that everyone had more than enough time at each stop. We highly recommend this tour…especially with Carlo!
Great tour, plenty of food and drink. Our guide, Federico, was knowledgeable and fun! Definitely recommend.
Excellent food and history experience with Frederico - it was informative and we tasted lots of interesting and authentic Palermo street food.
We had a wonderful time exploring Sicilian street food with our host, Federico! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was fantastic, and it was great sharing the tour with the other participants. I’m so glad we chose Federico’s tour! If you’re ever in Palermo, I highly recommend seeking out this tour—and be sure to ask for Federico to lead the way!
Frederico did a great tour. Tasty Food & interesting Infos about Palermo.
Carlo collected us efficiently. He gave a wonderful information about the food and the history of Sicily. Every selection of restaurant was welcoming and highlighted the street food enjoyed by Sicilians. The Rice balls were to die for. Wonderful way to explore the food in Palermo.
Oriana was an amazing guide! She was welcoming, knowledgeable, and funny. We all left happy and full, and had a blast! I absolutely recommend anyone go on this tour!
We enjoyed an excellent street food tour on a Sunday evening with our guide Federico. The food was plentiful, and it was fun to walk the busy streets of Palermo with a knowledgeable local.
We did a food tour with Oriana and had the best time. She showed us the local highlights where we got to taste many delicasies. Oriana has a warm personality and definately made us laugh throughout the tour. It was a great mix of information and deliciousness😄💫🍋🇮🇹 we would surely recommend booking with her! Thank you so much♡
We had a wonderful street food tour with Chiara. We got to know the best places for food so we can avoid the tourist traps and learned a lot about Palermo along the way. Chiara's English was excellent, she was very friendly and easy to talk to and we would thoroughly recommend going on this tour, especially on your first day in Palermo. It was also very good value for money, we got lots of food and were stuffed by the end!
The meeting place was easy to find. Chiara was very friendly and a terrific guide because she explained the history of the food we sampled and why it was important to Sicily. She also gave us insights as we passed historic buildings. She was patient answering questions. The food we sampled was interesting and some things we would never order in our own. ...we liked the granita the best!
Ricardo guided us to interesting establishments that we would not have found on our own. He was a fun personable guide who shared local stories along with interesting food.
Federico was amazing. Not only did he show us all the great food spots in Palermo, but he also gave the history of each dish! 10/10 would book again.
Federico was amazing. Not only did he show us all the great food spots in Palermo, but he also have the history of each dish. 10/10 would do this tour again!
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