Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
Welcome to the top ranked food tour in Italy based on TA reviews! Join a relaxing street food walk around Palermo with a passionate local guide. Take a journey through the scents and flavours of Capo and Vucciria markets and explore their backstreets where the real Palermitan soul resides. See some of the top attractions along the way like Teatro Massimo and Piazza San Domenico. Taste the best selection of daily street foods, such as ‘arancine’ (stuffed rice balls) and ‘panelle’ (chickpea fritters), as well as a glass of local wine, seasonal dessert (cannoli or ice cream) and other challenging samples like the renowned "pani ca' meusa" (veal offal sandwich). This tour is limited to 10 participants, ensuring you an open interaction with the tour guide, the local vendors and the other travelers. It's a tourist-trap free experience designed for real foodies! We are the most experienced food tour company in Italy. On this tour we hosted Rick Stein, Paul Hollywood and many other celebs!
Options
Evening street food tour
Carefully read Additional Info: exploration of Vucciria and Cala areas (markets closed). If there are any vegetarians or pescatarians, inform us previously.
What's included in Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Teatro Massimo
Meet your guide and the other travelers
Capo Street Market
Stroll through the food market stalls guided by a local expert. Taste and learn about the local culture
La Vucciria
Have a toast with locals in an old bar, sample challenging food, and learn the facts of modern history.
Inclusions
- Seasonal dessert (cannoli, gelato or other)
- 3 Drinks: beer or wine
- Sicilian cheese and olives
- Traditional street food bites (makes a meal!)
- Walking Tour guided by Local Expert
- Authentic Arancini
- Extra food or drinks
- Bottled water can be purchased at any shop along the route. We recommend bringing your own bottle to refill as we try to reduce plastic waste.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only offer Traditional street food. Food is not selected to accomodate tourists' taste.
- Waiting policy: We have a strict 10 minute waiting policy at the meeting point. We don't guarantee a second chance to meet the group.
- Seats are not available at every stop
- Tour runs rain or shine. Please dress accordingly
- Bring your own water bottle. We are trying to reduce plastic waste
- ACCESSIBILITY: this tour is not suitable for travellers with limited walking or standing capacity.
- TO CRUISERS: the port of Messina town is far away from the city of Palermo, if you are docking in Messina, do not book this tour. We can't provide a refund if you realize this passed the deadline.
- Vegan options are not available.
- The tour is suitable for vegetarians and pescatarians, except one food stop. Alternatives to celiac travelers can be provided if we are informed at the time of booking.
- MUST KNOW: most traditional street foods are baked or fried, fat and full of carbs. Do not expect seafood.
- Not recommended for people with limited walking or standing capacity.
- HIGH RISK OF NUT CONTAMINATION
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please stand at the main gate of the Teatro Massimo opera house (between the two bronze lions). Your guide will be holding a red umbrella and a red bag with Streaty logo printed on.
End Points
- Tour ends in piazza San Domenico or in piazza Fonderia (both point are at walking distance from the cruise port)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Please stand at the main gate of the Teatro Massimo opera house (between the two bronze lions). Your guide will be holding a red umbrella and a red bag with Streaty logo printed on. - This ticket is valid ONLY for this specific date and time. - Language of the tour: English. - IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES OR OTHER DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: please contact us prior to the tour. The tour is adaptable to vegetarians, pescatarians and pollotarians. Neither the morning nor the evening tour are adaptable to vegans, allergic to dairy products and gluten. Some food can be considered a bit weird or challenging. It's what locals eat. We only offer real traditional food, no touristy stuff. Do not expect seafood. - We kindly request guests to arrive at the meeting point ten minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour in order to complete the check-in process. Please note that we have a strict waiting policy. Once the tour begins, we cannot guarantee a second opportunity for latecomers to reach the group along the itinerary. If you need assistance, feel free to reach us at +39 3515133552 or +39 3513972882 (tel/whatsapp). - No refund is due for late arrivals or early quits.
