Palermo Evening Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe
Description
Indulge in the best Sicilian cuisine with our complete dinner journey. Jump with us into the heart of Palermo, Sicily’s capital, and discover how centuries-old recipes have shaped Italian cuisine worldwide. Together, we’ll delve into the historical city center and La Kalsa, one of its most ancient neighborhoods, echoing the era of Arabic rule. We’ll introduce you to the artisans behind Palermo’s rich flavors, uncover the exotic and Middle Eastern influences in Sicilian food‘s history, and experience breathtaking views. Trust us: cannolo do taste better when you’re admiring Belle Epoque architecture under the southern Italian sunset!
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This is the iconic opera house, built in 1897, has a mix of architectural styles, including Neoclassical and Greek elements, and it's the biggest lyric theater in Italy, third in Europe.
Dig in and enjoy a Sicilian style pizza, inside a stunning historic palace from the 1300s. Pizza, drinks, and a slice of Sicilian tradition!
Enjoy a taste of Palermo’s best street food: panelle, sfincione, and caponata paired with a glass of wine, served inside a stunning 15th-century palace which used to be an old brothel.
Explore La Kalsa, Palermo’s historic Arab quarter, founded in the 10th century. Admire its Arab-Norman architecture and vibrant streets, once home to palaces, mosques, and administrative offices, now a lively cultural hub.
Try 3 mini arancine in the charming Kalsa area! Enjoy Palermo's iconic street food in a cozy spot with outdoor seating in one of the city's oldest lanes.
Just steps from Piazza Pretoria, this square is where Palermo’s rich history comes to life. Admire two UNESCO World Heritage churches side by side, showcasing the city’s Arab-Norman heritage.
The Quattro Canti, or "Four Corners," is a Baroque square located at the intersection of two main streets in the heart of Palermo, adorned with ornate Baroque facades, fountains and statues representing the four seasons.
Enjoy a small cannolo at a historic Pasticceria (pastry shop) in Palermo since 1960. Located in a charming 1800s boutique, Costa is renowned for its quality.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
Reviews(172)
Giusi was fantastic!!! She provided us with a wonderful experience! We were only visiting Palermo for one afternoon/evening but Giusi gave us such a relaxed yet detailed insight into this eclectic and beautiful city!! We loved it!!!!!
This tour was fantastic! Inno was a great guide and kept us entertained with stories and history throughout the tour. The food vendors were lovely and all the food was delicious. My favorites were the bacon wrapped sausage and the cannoli at the end. Highly recommend!
Fantastic way to see, learn and taste old Palermo. From seeing pizza made to tasting the freshest cannoli, we had a great time. Highly recommend our guide, Benne!
The perfect food and wine tour with the most amazing guide, Giulia! My mom and I had a wonderful experience and would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the local cuisine in Palermo. Not only did we try spectacular food, but Giulia also taught us about the history of each of the locations we visited. 10/10 experience!
Ciao Adriana, A perfect 10/10:we couldn't ask for a better compliment! Thank you so much for sharing this about our "Palermo Evening Food & Wine Tour". We are absolutely thrilled that you and your mom had such a wonderful time together. Giulia is incredible at bringing the history of Palermo’s hidden corners to life, and we're so glad her passion made the spectacular food and wine taste even better. Creating special memories for families traveling together is exactly why we love what we do. Thank you both for choosing to explore Palermo with us and for highly recommending the tour. We hope to welcome you back for another foodie adventure across Europe!
The food was good, but it didn't excite us very much. We had much better food tours in other cities. And during our 4 days in Palermo, we found some food spots where we enjoyed the food much more!
Ciao Ulrike, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you found the food to be good, though we are sorry it did not quite match the high expectations set by your previous food tour experiences. Palermo has an incredibly vibrant culinary scene, and we are genuinely thrilled that you discovered so many wonderful food spots during your four days in our city! We always strive to deliver an exceptional experience, which is why our guides proactively check in with our guests throughout the tour to ask for feedback, preferences, and thoughts. Had we known during the tour that you were looking for something a bit different or a higher level of excitement, we would have been more than happy to listen to your concerns and adapt to your tastes right then and there. We appreciate your insights as they help us continuously refine our experiences, and we wish you all the best on your future travels. We hope you would join another of our tours across Europe!
We really enjoyed this walking food tour with Mauro. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, the food was delicious, and the stops were well chosen. It was a great way to experience local food and drinks. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Palermo.
Ciao Jeremy, Thank you so much for the high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the walking tour and that the food, drinks, and stops hit the mark perfectly. Mauro is fantastic at curating a great experience, and we are so glad his friendly energy and deep knowledge made your time in Palermo so memorable. It really is the ultimate way to get a true taste of the city! Thank you for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to have you back soon for another foodie adventure with us!
Very nice and loved the food and history and Mauro was a great guide
Ciao, Grazie for your feedback about the tour and we are glad to hear Mauro was a great guide. All of our guides work very hard to deliver such a genuine and interesting experience and Mauro is one of a kind. See you soon for another foodie adventure with us!
Mauro was amazing. He was a great guide and I would read it a 10 out of 10 experience with him.
Ciao Mason, We will absolutely take a 10 out of 10! Thank you so much for the wonderful score of our "Palermo Evening Food & Wine Tour ". Mauro is an exceptional guide, and he will be absolutely thrilled to hear that he made your experience so amazing. We are so glad you had such a great time exploring with him. Thank you for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to see you again on your next visit!
Benedetto is a knowledgeable guide. He curated an authentic tasting experience of the multicultural influences infused into the foods of Palermo.
Ciao, Thank you very much for your kind words about our "Palermo Evening Food & Wine Tour" , guided by Benedetto. We are glad to hear you had such a fullfilling experience, getting to know the Palermo's history and its vibrant culture. We hope to have you soon for another foodie adventure with us!
Bene our guide was amazing and introduced us to the heart and gastronomic delights of Palermo. Recommended!
Ciao, Thank you so much for your kind words about Benny and our "Palermo Evening Food & Wine ". We are delighted to hear that Benny (Bene) was able to lead you straight to the heart of Palermo. He takes great pride in introducing our guests to the authentic gastronomic delights that define our city, and it is wonderful to know you had such an amazing experience. We hope to have you back soon for another foodie adventure with us!
