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Explore the markets in Palermo's City Centre with a local food expert. Learn about locals' daily life, and traditional recipes, and taste a range of favorite local foods and seasonal desserts.

Highlights

• Eat Arancini at the only secret place in town that makes the original recipe
• Taste a rich variety of traditional street foods (makes a meal!)
• Explore the markets of Capo and Vucciria with a Sicilian guide
• Learn about Palermo' history, culture and traditions
• Interact with locals and make new friends with other travelers

Description

Explore the main markets and backstreets of Palermo city center with a local food expert. Escape the usual tourist traps and discover venues loved by the locals for a fully immersive foodie experience. Let us guide you through the colorful food markets of Palermo to taste our traditional street food specialties, among them, the one and only authentic arancina recipe available only at one secret place in town! When it comes to food, our policy is very simple: we only offer what locals eat, not what tourists expect. We're passionate local tour guides eager to lead travelers by the hand as they explore the rich tradition of Palermo's street food. We have selected for you the best that the streets of Palermo have to offer: the authentic thousand-year-old arancini recipe, panelle (chickpea fritters), cazzilli croquette, Sfincione (local thick pizza), mangia & bevi (meat dish), cheese, olives, the one and only pani ca'meusa and a final seasonal dessert (cannolo or gelato or other seasonal dessert loved by locals) + a special treat reserved only to real adventurous foodies! On Sundays you will get some different delicious treat, like the unknown crostino with béchamel and ham and the inimitable ravazzata with ragù sauce! The walking tour ends with a seasonal dessert. The amount of food on this tour substitutes a full meal. It's all packed in one! A FOOD EXPERIENCE COMBINED WITH HISTORY & CULTURE WALKING TOUR! Indeed, this is a fully immersive cultural experience. We will discuss many topics besides cuisine in order to make you feel the real street spirit of Palermo: history, traditions, controversial topics and more! Come venture the secret alleyways to chat with street food vendors and colorful characters. Enter the oldest working-class bar downtown and share a drink with Palermitans. The small group tour will allow you to interact with your local guide and collect the best tips to enjoy the city like a local.

Includes

Guided walking tour with a local Original arancini Various street food tastings (makes a meal!) 3 drinks (Sicilian beer or wine) Seasonal dessert (cannoli or gelato)

Important Information

• This is a shared English-speaking group tour with a limit of 12 travelers. If there are any vegetarians or pescatarians, please inform the activity provider. MUST KNOW (FOOD): Traditional street food is mainly fried or baked, fat, fried and full of carbs. Some tastings might be challenging. Traditional street food does not contain any fish nor seafood. It's all vegs and meat. We can provide alternatives to vegetarians, pescatarians and travelers intolerant to gluten. Just inform us at the time of your booking. MUST KNOW (DRINKS): locals only drink beer with street food, not wine. So tour has been designed to offer a truly authentic local experience. However, we offer wine as alternative option at one stop. This tour is not suitable for vegans. This tour is not wheelchair accessible or suited for those with walking difficulties. There are few opportunities to sit down during the tour. The amount of food offered substitutes a full meal.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund