Palermo Ballaro Market and Street Food Walking Tour
Palermo's street food scene is hard to navigate without knowing which stalls serve authentic dishes. Join a local guide to journey through the Albergheria district and Ballarò Market, sampling multiple bites and drinks along the way. Try arancine (fried rice balls), crocchè (potato croquettes), sfincione (Sicilian-style pizza), and more, with a stop at a former monastery for pastries.
Highlights
- ✓Learn how Sicily's food, history, and culture influence one another
- ✓Venture off the usual tourist trail to visit spots loved by residents
- ✓Sample Palermo's specialities at traditional eateries
- ✓Benefit from the relaxed pace of a small-group tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried specialties. Taste panelle (chickpea fritters) and crocchè (mashed potato croquettes), classic local snacks; a true Sicilian street food experience.
- ✓The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th century. It is part of the Palazzo Cutò and it's one of the main entrances of Ballarò Market.
- ✓Visit a beloved Palermo bakery, running for 56 years and celebrated even by the NY Times! The chef will prepare two types of sfincione: the Palermitano with tomatoes and caciocavallo cheese, and the Bagherese with tuna, cheese and onions.
- ✓Arancina is the most famous street food in Palermo. In this old pharmacy, Anna has opened a small bistrò where the food is prepared fresh everyday and arancine are nice and round, as they should be!
- ✓One of Palermo’s most striking historic squares, just steps from Quattro Canti. At its center stands the Fontana Pretoria, a 16th-century Renaissance fountain originally made in Florence and later transported to Palermo in 644 individual pieces.
- ✓Enjoy a cannolo espresso at a hidden pastry stop inside a former monastery. Watch as one of Palermo’s best cannoli is filled fresh on the spot with creamy ricotta and finished with pistachio, chocolate chips, and candied fruit.
- ✓This square is a unique intersection of history and it's most famous for housing two UNESCO World Heritage churches side-by-side, each representing the city's Arab-Norman heritage.
- ✓We will end our tour with a coffee stop, in this 100 years old roastery. Casa Stagnitta is a reference to locals when it comes to good coffee and pastries.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!
- ✓Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
- ✓Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
- ✓Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks on a small-group tour
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Palermo Ballaro Market and Street Food Walking Tour
Palermo's street food scene is hard to navigate without knowing which stalls serve authentic dishes. Join a local guide to journey through the Albergheria district and Ballarò Market, sampling multiple bites and drinks along the way. Try arancine (fried rice balls), crocchè (potato croquettes), sfincione (Sicilian-style pizza), and more, with a stop at a former monastery for pastries.
Highlights
- ✓Learn how Sicily's food, history, and culture influence one another
- ✓Venture off the usual tourist trail to visit spots loved by residents
- ✓Sample Palermo's specialities at traditional eateries
- ✓Benefit from the relaxed pace of a small-group tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried specialties. Taste panelle (chickpea fritters) and crocchè (mashed potato croquettes), classic local snacks; a true Sicilian street food experience.
- ✓The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th century. It is part of the Palazzo Cutò and it's one of the main entrances of Ballarò Market.
- ✓Visit a beloved Palermo bakery, running for 56 years and celebrated even by the NY Times! The chef will prepare two types of sfincione: the Palermitano with tomatoes and caciocavallo cheese, and the Bagherese with tuna, cheese and onions.
- ✓Arancina is the most famous street food in Palermo. In this old pharmacy, Anna has opened a small bistrò where the food is prepared fresh everyday and arancine are nice and round, as they should be!
- ✓One of Palermo’s most striking historic squares, just steps from Quattro Canti. At its center stands the Fontana Pretoria, a 16th-century Renaissance fountain originally made in Florence and later transported to Palermo in 644 individual pieces.
- ✓Enjoy a cannolo espresso at a hidden pastry stop inside a former monastery. Watch as one of Palermo’s best cannoli is filled fresh on the spot with creamy ricotta and finished with pistachio, chocolate chips, and candied fruit.
- ✓This square is a unique intersection of history and it's most famous for housing two UNESCO World Heritage churches side-by-side, each representing the city's Arab-Norman heritage.
- ✓We will end our tour with a coffee stop, in this 100 years old roastery. Casa Stagnitta is a reference to locals when it comes to good coffee and pastries.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!
- ✓Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
- ✓Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
- ✓Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks on a small-group tour
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.