Sicily · FOOD
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Below are the 15 best food experiences in Sicily right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is there for a reason.
Palermo street food walk with a local guide, Vucciria and Capo markets, panelle and arancine, drinks and cannoli. Small group.
“One of the best tours I have been on. Our tour guide, Angelo, was not only knowledgeable, but entertaining. A must to eat good food and learn about Palermo.”
3-hour Palermo street food and history walk with Fabrizio, 5 tastings at Capo Market, plus Cathedral and Quattro Canti sights.
“Everything was just right and Fabrizio’s knowledge and style made it a perfect day!”
2.5-hour Palermo street food walk with Capo Market tastings, Sicilian dessert, and iconic sights like Teatro Massimo and Quattro Canti.
“Francesco was wonderful. I had a private tour since nobody else booked on that time, it was very interesting, very good Sicilian experience with lots of delicious street food! Highly recommended!”
3-hour Palermo walking tour with street food tastings and a Cathedral visit. Small group, English guide, and classic Sicilian bites.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area and Sicily. He shared interesting facts and anecdotes. He also accommodated our pace.”
Palermo night street food tour with Sicilian beer, fried bites in Vucciria backstreets, and a sweet finish with cannoli.
“We had the most excellent tour guide (Simona) who gave us one of the best city tours i have been on. We not only learned about the delicious Palermo street food but also some history and culture about the city itself, this tour is a great value experience amd is highly recommended.”
Palermo street food and market tasting with a local guide. Capo and Vucciria stops, famed arancini, beer, and dessert in 3 hours.
“We always try to do a food tour when we visit somewhere new because it helps to give a sense of a place and it's culture, which is pretty much always deeply connected to the local food. This tour did not disappoint! Salvo was a fantastic guide - incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about his home city, its history and food. Everything we tasted was delicious, the portions were very good and we left with full tummies and big smiles. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend.”
Palermo sunset street food walk with an English guide, landmark squares, big tastings like panelle and arancine, plus a sweet finale.
“Great time! Allisandra was an awesome guide, great group, filled with information!”
Night street food in Palermo with a local guide: Sicilian bites, arancini, dessert, beer or wine, plus key sights over about 3 hours.
“6 courses, many carbs, an indulgence but a great experience off the beaten track. Guide was very enthusiastic.”
Palermo bike tour with street food tastings, Arab-Norman sights, waterfront views, and a stop at a giant 173-year-old fig.
“Excellent tour with some great stops for food tasting. Very knowledgeable guide who made the trip fun”
Private six-hour Etna winery tour with hotel pickup, three family wineries, wine tastings with local food, and Mt Etna views.
“This was by far our best day from our 14 day vacation. Our guide, Sandra, and our driver, Marco, took the absolute best care of us and made our wishes come true! We even had a surprise visit to Marco‘s hometown where we enjoyed a cup of cappuccino iand cannoli while we had a couple of minutes to kill before the first winery expected us. The wineries were all lovely and beautiful and the wines we saved were delicious. We had the most fabulous meal at the Second winery with the two brothers who owned it. Authentic homemade Italian food. We were hoping to put our feet in the Mediterranean…”
Palermo in 3 hours with a local guide, church stops, and included street food tastings at Ballarò market.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable & had a great sense of humour. A thoroughly enjoyable Tour experience!”
Three-hour guided walk through Palermo’s Arab-Norman cathedral, baroque squares, Teatro Massimo, and Capo market street food.
“La nostra guida ci ha fatto scoprire, con assoluta professionalità, dei luoghi magnifici di questa accattivante città.”
Taste Catania street food with Streaty, visiting A' Piscaria fish market, arancini, seasonal fruit, and granita or cake in 3 hours.
“A flawless journey through Catania's rich food history. From snacks to dessert, it's a full course of Catanese cuisine. Our guide, Gisela, was deeply versed in Catania's cultural, geological, and culinary history. As a chef herself, she took the time to explain how each dish was prepared. She had a genuine love for Catania and it's culinary delights, and was a skilled and enthusiastic guide.”
Catania street food guided walk with tastings, cannoli and granita, plus a drink and water, in about 3 hours.
“Giuseppe was very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was great”
Palermo walking food tour with Secret Food Tours, 3.5 hours of Sicilian street bites and market visits, small groups, mobile ticket.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Lorenzo. We had a small group (just 3 in our party) and a lovely couple from Ireland. It was our first full day in Palermo and what a great day to walk through the city, see how the locals live, learn some history, and eat yummy food. Thanks Lorenzo for being a great guide and for the hospitality in your city. Highly recommend!”
