Step one to living the Sicilian lifestyle? Eating like one.
Ages
4+
Duration
3 hours
Departs
Mon-Sat 10:30 am
Highlights
Get lost in the whirlwind of Palermo’s best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, taking a bite out of the softest sfincione (local style pizza) and sipping on Italian beer.
Step into a stunning monastery ⛪ and skip a long line found within to discover sinfully good pastries made with recipes handed down through centuries.
Sample sun dried tomatoes, and pair the two with the famous “cheese on horseback”, a southern Italian staple.
Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery ☕
Fall in love with smoky, slow-grilled stigghiola and mangia e bevi from the Palermostreet food royalty 🫅
Tour Description
Immerse yourself in the warmth of true Southern hospitality by tasting its most famed Sicilianstreet food. From historic piazzas to Palermo’s local style of pizza and arancine, this street food tour is the real deal. Visit the iconic Ballarò Food Market and learn about the hidden history of local vendors known for everything from organizing street concerts to standing up to the mafia.
Taste heaven as you indulge in an iconic dessert made in a famous monastery-turned-bakery and recover from your food coma with a properly-brewed espresso made in a caffè that’s been hailed as one of the best independent coffee shops in the world.
As you walk off the beaten path through the stunning Albergheria district, you’ll be privy to legends of flavor that have been passed down through generations of Sicilian families.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Palermo locals.
Palermo’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Palermo through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: More than a decade of experience in Italy. We’re simply the best food tours in Palermo!
"The fresh ricotta we got from Salvo was the highlight of our entire Italy trip. Thank you Eating Europe for such an informative and delicious tour!
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Sausage & mangia e bevi (traditional grilled meats)
Arancine (fried, filled rice balls)
Cannolo (iconic Sicilian dessert)
Sicilian craft beer
Partannina (Sicilan soda)
Water
Espresso
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Via Nicolò Palmeri,
4 Palermo
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Such a great tour with Innocenzo. So much food! And drinks. Innocenzo also gave us a lot of information about not just about the food, but Palermo’s much layered history. A most worthwhile tour.
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Karen Reudavey
10/15/2025
Eating Europe was a wonderful experience. Our guide Julia was fun, very knowledgeable about the food of Palermo and took us to a variety of great restaurants.
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Judith McAuliffe
10/13/2025
Our family of six enjoyed a private evening food and wine tour led by the fabulous and friendly Guisi (pronounced Juicy) through the old section of Palermo. She introduced us to the history and culture of Palermo and the four quadrants that make up the town. Guisi is a proud culture bearer of Sicily and she explained in great detail the food traditions of the area. Tomatoes, anchovies, bread, eggplant, and pasta are the staples of Sicilian cuisine and we had the opportunity to try them all in various dishes throughout our walk. She wove a wonderful narrative around these food staples and we enjoyed it immensely. We learned to make pizza, enjoyed caponata, bruschetta, panelle, and cannoli, among other bites. We enjoyed our time so much that our adult kids have decided it was among the top highlights of our world travels together as a family. Guisi felt like family by the end of our evening together and we hope she will one day visit us in New Orleans!
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Liz Creel
10/10/2025
Phenomenal street food tour guided by the wonderful Giosi. She hand picked the oldest, most established cafes, bakeries and food vendors to give us the most local experience possible. With insights into the history, geography and people of the area we walked through the streets together tasting a great variety of local delicacies, alongside Sicilian sodas, beer and finished with an espresso.
Highly recommend this tour, and in particular this guide, our trip wouldn’t have been complete without her.
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Tara Alisandratos
10/09/2025
We had an amazing food tour of Palermo with Giusi of Eating Europe. Her fun and informative tour was top notch. She took us to some incredible food spots where we sampled delicious foods. Giusi was so much fun and extremely personable throughout the entire time. She curated tastings involving the classic Sicilian ingredients eggplant, tomato, oregano and various cheeses covering bruschetta, pizza and Arab based dishes culminating in pasta alla Norma modernizing on the classic. Absolutely delicious. Thank you!!
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Marc Silverstein
10/05/2025
We had a great time on our wining and dining tour of Palermo with Mauro! He was a fun host and shared fun and interesting info with us about the city and food.
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Dana Gramprie
10/04/2025
The tour was amazing, the food delicious and our guide Giulia was the best! Thanks, we had a great time and will keep trying Eating Europe in other cities
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Alejandra Martins
9/29/2025
What a wonderful tour we have had of Palermo. Innocenzo was excellent guide his knowledge of the history of Palermo was exceptional , taking us to the best traditional food places in the heart of Palermo .. highly recommend thank you .
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Margaret Baulch
9/11/2025
An unforgettable taste of Palermo — thanks to Innocenzo!
We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Palermo with Innocenzo as our guide, and it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Sicily. From the moment the tour began, Innocenzo brought the city to life with fascinating historical facts, colorful stories, and an infectious passion for Sicilian culture.
He took us to multiple local spots that we never would have found on our own — from bustling street food stalls to tucked-away gems serving homemade Sicilian treats. Every bite was delicious, every sip perfectly paired, and every stop was filled with warmth, laughter, and rich storytelling. We tasted everything from classic street food to sweet, lovingly prepared desserts, and we left not only incredibly full, but also with a much deeper appreciation for Palermo’s history and spirit.
If you want to eat your way through Palermo while learning about its unique past from someone who truly loves and knows the city — Innocenzo is your guy. Grazie mille for an unforgettable experience!
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Catherine Lynch
7/15/2025
Just finished a fantastic food tour in Palermo with our guide, Inno — what a treat! Inno was knowledgeable, warm, and passionate about local Sicilian cuisine. We tasted amazing street food, visited hidden gems, and learned a lot about the city’s culture and history along the way. A perfect mix of great eats and interesting sites. Highly recommend!
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Shawna Saari
7/08/2025
Inno was a really great host/guide. Everything was delicious and had a story of history attached. It was a very entertaining and informative experience. Can’t wait to do another tour with this company!
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Myrna Nieves
7/02/2025
This tour was great! Victoria, Mauro, Giusy were amazing, all very helpful, knowledgeable about all the spots, and make sure that we enjoyed every dish that we had. You really get to see the details of the city with this tour and go to places to eat where I would not have thought to vividly otherwise, which was a unique experience. You also get a history of the dishes and the places that you’re at when you go to each spot. Recommended!
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Anthony Carvano
6/24/2025
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Our team of Palermo Food Tour Guides includes local experts that speak several different languages.
Giusi
Ciao, my name is Giusi, born and raised in Palermo. After 10 years abroad, I came back to my town, following the luke of arancine!
Since I was a child, my favorite dish and comfort food is pasta with green peas. Growing up, I have improved the recipe and sometimes I propose it during formal dinners at my place
I love strolling around and getting lost in the narrow alleys, discovering new corners of my city. See you in Palermo!
Innocenzo
I was born in the south coasts of Sicily but at the age of 8 moved to Palermo where my family was originally from. Educated in Palermo until the age of 21, then moved to England to complete higher education. In 2007 I came back to Palermo because I missed it too much and even more its food!
Maybe it’s easier to say what food I don’t like… Sicily is heaven for me who have a terrible sweet tooth… hell for my slimming diet purposes!
Try to wonder off the beaten path and you will discover the real Sicilian welcoming spirit and food! Dare with street food! Don’t ask what is it! Simply eat it and you will love its overwhelming taste!
Victoria
I’m Victoria your local Brit-Palermitan guide here to fulfil your culinary needs ‘n’ curiosities
My favourite dish in Palermo is… hmm… the LOT! So as long as it tickles my taste buds and warms my soul then I’m happy.
Palermo is the perfect place for food lovers! Are you ready to join us for an delicious, super tour?
Giulia
My name is Giulia, 100% sicilian and 100% in love with sicilian food.
My favourite dish is my mum’s Caponata
When in Palermo don’t miss a walk through the Kalsa neighbourghood to discover its history and beautiful graffiti
Benedetto
My name is Benny, I'm 25 years old and I have been living basically in every neighborhood of Palermo!
I am a simple Italian: I have been fed with pasta since 1999, by my dad. But, despite that, deeply inside I have a weakness for chocolate!
How do I keep my fit shape? I walk a lot around the city, always hungry for food and new stories!
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LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
CANCELLATION DUE TO PLANES, TRAINS, AUTOMOBILES OR ILLNESS
Inside of 24 hours, your spot on the tour has been reserved exclusively for you. Since we are unable to fill your spot if you’re unable to attend for any reason (including transportation or illness), we do not offer refunds after that time. Please plan ahead so that you are able to join us and don’t miss out!
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AMENDMENT POLICY
We would be happy to assist you with rescheduling your tour, free of charge, with any requests made more than 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of the tour. We reserve the right to charge an amendment fee should you request to reschedule within 24 hours of 8am CET on the date of your tour . Once again, this is subject to availability and price changes. In general, we only charge you for any additional costs that we incur such as tickets. We have no intention of profiting from disruptions to your vacation and will work with providers and suppliers to get this cost reduced to a minimum.
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