Wine & Cheese is a tasting for those who want to approach the world of regional cuisine and at the same time visiting some of the most beautiful monumental areas of the old city. The tasting is conducted by our Wine Expert guide and includes a brief guided walk of about 30-45 minutes to admire some of the most interesting monumental sites of the city (about 1 km), up until reaching a renowned wine Bar in a sophisticated environment, where you will be waited in order to start the joint tasting, served with elegant cutlery and glasses, of five types of excellent quality Sicilian cheese, from the freshest to the most aged, almond cookies and six important wines representative of the main local varieties, such as Nero d’Avola and Catarratto, and a dessert wine. The Sicilian wine, of secular tradition, has won over in recent decades the markets all over the world and the dairy Sicilian tradition is one of the oldest and most appreciated in Italy.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
10:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 5
Adult (ages 18+)
$194
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:26 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting
What's included
Included
4 kind of cheeses + 2 kind of raw ham + 1 almond dessert/dark chocolate
2 white wines + 3 Red wines + 1 dessert wine tasting
Exclusive Private tour, only for your Group
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
12 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting take?
Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting cost?
Prices start at $194 per person for this Palermo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM.
Can I cancel Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Exactly at the entrance of the Prada shop. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Sicilian Wine & Cheese Tasting worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Palermo Gourmet Tours.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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pietrolU7773PY
August 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Not only wine
We had this experience because a friend of ours is a great wine enthusiast and, given the little time in Sicily, we bought this experience. We were super happy because in addition to learning about fantastic wines produced by small wineries that cannot be found even for us Italians, Giorgio, our expert is also a tour guide and offered us a complete picture of Sicilian wine, cheeses and their history.
He also gave us many tips on Sicily of places to see and where to eat. We had a great time and are very happy to have done so.
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E V
May 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wine, cheese and local culture with Giorgio
Very nice experience. The wine was fantastic and the local cheeses were a perfect match to the wines. But most importantly was our guide through our adventure Giorgio who was incredibly well informed about the wine and food and culture and history of Sicily. Our 3 hours with him flew by.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review, it was great to meet you.
Grazie!
Giorgio
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260shanm
March 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great wine, great cheese, knowledgeable guide
Great wines, great cheese, very knowledgeable guide! The selection came from across Sicily so I felt we got a good representative introduction. Will be on the lookout for my favourites in enotecas for the rest of the trip. And will lobby my local deli back home in Australia to stock some of those cheeses!
Operator response
Grazie!!!! It was great to be with you!
Wish you the best
Ciao!
Giorgio
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Joseph_C
October 20, 2024 · via Viator
The tapestry of Sicilian wine woven into a wonderfully evening
Our guide was amazing. He had deep knowledge of the history of Sicily, the food pairings and of course the wine. He was able to weave everything together into a compelling adventure. There were no Oenophiles in our group to probe the depths of our guides knowledge but I am confident he could address the nuances of his wine selection. The setting was also beautiful, tucked away in a local wine shop/eatery. Overall a fantastic experience.
Operator response
Thank you very much for your kind review, we have been enthusiastic to have you on board!
Best for all of you!
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Sonja_M
September 21, 2024 · via Viator
Highly recommended!...
Highly recommended!
Giorgio was knowledgeable, informative and well spoken.
A lovely way to be introduced to quality Sicilian wines!
Operator response
Thank you vey much for your feedback, we really appreciate it in order to constantly improve our service.
Wish you the best
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Angela_L
September 15, 2024 · via Viator
Giorgio è fantastico!
Giorgio was fantastic! Super knowledgeable about Sicilian wine and Palermo specifically. W head such a great time eating and drinking with him and getting some fantastic recommendations for bars, restaurants and spas. Highly recommend!
Operator response
Thank you, thank you very much, it was a pleasure to meet you all!
Hope we will meet again in Sicily or somewhere else.
Ciao!
Giorgio
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susan_h
December 2, 2023 · via Viator
Excellent.
Giorgio was superb. Despite some confusion about the meetup time, the actual experience was outstanding—one of the best we have done. He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate about the subject and personable. The venue was quite nice and the selection of wine and cheeses did not disappoint. I learned a lot.
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David_S
October 1, 2023 · via Viator
A great evening learning all about Sicily
An interesting evening with someone who is clearly very knowledgeable about Sicilian wine, food, culture and history
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attej2022
August 19, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience for anyone visiting Palermo and wanting to get to know Sicilian wine culture.
All in all amazing experience. Giorgio has a wonderful way of explaining origin stories of Sicilian wines and tying them together with the culture.
Excellent wines and a perfect experience for anyone! Highly recommended.
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Melissa_L
August 1, 2023 · via Viator
Perfect experience to end our holiday with.
This was an excellent experience to complete our last night in Palermo. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the different wines and the Sicilian regions.
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