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street food tour palermo

Palermo Street Food Tour

Enjoying Palermo's Street Food is a unique experience of its kind because it allows you to dive into the local culture and the city's adventurous history.

 

The local preparations are generously offered by the marvellous sea and the rich lands warmed by the sun: this combination features Palermo food offer incredibly lively and unforgettable.

 

The tradition of selling take away food in Palermo comes from the melting pot of cultures who have lived throughout time in the city: Africans, Latina, Greeks, Spanish, Jewish and Arabs only to mention some. Each people introduced its food tradition and altogether gave rise to the spiced and crispy bites, often prepared in plain sight by the seasoned food experts of the city.

 

Within this food tour, you will taste the best of Sicilian Street Food, walking in the loud and colourful historical city centre,  escorted by our local foodies.

 

DISCOVER OUR TOURS IN PALERMO:

Basics

3,5 HOURS

5 DISHES

49€ PER PERSON

Possible tastings

We always choose the best dishes, aiming to introduce you to our traditions, suggest the best restaurants and make you live the best culinary experience ever. With Do Eat Better you can make your visit to Palermo an unforgettable experience of eating Italy's best preparations.

 

Within our Palermo Street Food tour, you will have the opportunity to taste the following dishes, directly from the tradition (according to seasonal restaurant’s availability):

 

  • Panino with panelle and crocchè: the beating heart of Palermo’s street food is a sesame bread stuffed with mashed potatoes “balls” or with chickpeas omelette. This is absolutely a must try in order to have an overview of the rich and tasty Sicilian food culture.

  • Sfincione: made with a pizza-like dough covered with fresh tomato salsa, anchovies paste, capers and onion. Sfincione is the super tasty idea of pizza from Palermo!

  • Rice Arancina: famous all around the world this rice ball is filled with different ingredients (meat, smoked ham, spinach, mixed cheeses and so much more) and then deep fried according to centuries-long tradition: the best-fried food one can possibly try!

  • Board with local cured meats and cheeses: according to Sicilian long-standing tradition, directly from the farms surrounding the city of Palermo.

  • Sicilian cannoli: the waffle, traditionally shaped around a hot metallic bar, filled with a sweet and creamy paste made with ricotta cheese, candied fruit, crunchy pistachios from the country surrounding the city or dark chocolate drops. A colourful as well as a sweet explosion of taste!

  • Sicilian cassata: traditional Sicilian pie to be eaten chilled. It is made with fresh ricotta cheese, dried fruit, wheat paste and other ingredients according to a hundred years old recipe.

  • Sicilian granita: perfect for chilling in a warm summer afternoon, the granita is served in a glass and it is meant for concluding in a great way a rich meal. Fresh fruit, sugar and ice are its simple ingredients but the taste is incredible by itself… Imagine it topped with coffee, chocolate or fruit!

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TRADITIONAL

FOOD TOUR

Tour details

Best to know before booking:

 

  • The tour will last about 3,5 hours

  • Meeting point: Piazzetta delle Dogane (in front of Santa Maria della Catena Church)

  • Starting time: 11.30 am or 6.30 pm (Tue/Sun)

  • Local foodie Italian/English speaking

  • The tour will take place in Palermo downtown. You will taste the best Sicilian street food but also see the oldest streets and the most important attractions of the city.

  • This is a social dining experience: people from all over the world sharing food and stories, enjoying a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. Therefore, we have a 2-people minimum and a 10-people maximum policy. If the minimum number of guests is not reached, we will contact you to reschedule onto another time or date.

  • Expect one serving minimum at each stop. Water, wine or beer/soft drinks will be served.

  • Child policy: children under 5 years old are free of charge. Between 5 and 12 have 50% discount.

  • Don’t see the date or time you want? Want to upgrade to a private tour? Email reservations@doeatbetter.com

  • Please let us know if you suffer from any food allergies or intolerances, Do Eat Better will not be responsible for any guests not informing us about special dietary restrictions at the time of the booking.

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