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Secret Food Tours Palermo

Skip the tourist traps and truly discover Palermo with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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    LocationMaincolorIcon Palermo
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Secret Food Tours Palermo

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Discover Palermo with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

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    ClockIcon 3 - 3 ½ hours
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What you'll do

On our Secret Food Tour: Palermo, you'll explore the more popular sights, as well as some secret hidden gems, as we provide a local perspective on our food culture. Navigate the maze of historical streets filled with delicious sights and smells as your expert guide leads you through the beautiful chaos of Sicily's markets.

 

By the end of your tour you will have tasted some of Palermo's most delectable dishes and gained a deeper appreciation of our culture and heritage.

 

Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.

SEE ITINERARY

First, you’ll try classic Palermitan fried street food.
Follow your expert guide through the atmospheric Ballarò Market as they help you order the best local dishes (only during the morning tours).
Meet market vendors and locals as you pass some of the oldest sites in all of Europe on your way to the Vucciria Market where you’ll enjoy a spread of homemade local dips, dishes, pastas, and wine.
Revive yourself with an Italian tradition: locally roasted and brewed coffee.
Enter an ancient church to a hidden bakery for the REAL cannolo in a secret location.
As with all our tours, there's also a delicious Secret Dish.

When you purchase our Upgrade Package, you'll enjoy the following drinks, in addition to the ones already served on the tour:

Mandarinetto - mandarin orange liqueur
Zammù and water - anise-flavoured liqueur
Local beer
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
*Please note: We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours.

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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll taste

THE FOOD

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Arancina
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Sicilian olives, cheese, and charcuterie
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Palermitan spiced sausage
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Mix of local vegetables
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Panelle and crocché - fried local favourites
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Pasta alla Norma
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Cannolo
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Our Secret Dish

THE DRINKS

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White wine
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Zibibbo sweet wine
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Coffee
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Non-alcoholic beverages for those who don’t consume alcohol
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For more drinks see upgrade above
Meeting Spot

In the morning time the meeting spot is 
in Porta Nuova, Palermo. We meet right in front of the Arch, on the Corso Calatafimi side. 

In the afternoon tours from 2pm the meeting point is 
in Via Maqueda 172, right in front of the entrance to the Università degli Studi di Palermo Scienze Giuridiche ed Economico-sociali

If you have any questions, please email us.

Porta Nuova, Palermo

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Daily 10:30 a.m.

Via Maqueda 172, Palermo

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Daily 2:00 p.m.

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

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All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (who doesn't?) We offer an upgraded drinks package that gives you 2 drinks!

 

Where is the meeting spot?

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You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

We begin our tours at 10:30am and suggest you arrive 5 minutes earlier. The meeting spot is in Porta Nuova, Palermo. We meet right in front of the Arch, on the Corso Calatafimi side. The tour guide will be there with an orange umbrella and a big smile!

Where the tour will end?

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The tour will end next to Porta Nuova, on Corso Calatafimi.

 

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

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Please note that we are not able to offer any gluten-free or vegan option yet. Please inform us in advance of any other food allergies or special dietary requirements in order to give us time to adapt the menu and make you enjoy the tour! If you have any doubt or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking.

 

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

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Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under, but their presence MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING OF THE TOUR at [email protected]! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

 

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

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This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like!

 

Is there enough food during your tour?

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We give enough food to all our customers. Trust us, you will not need to go to any restaurant after the food tour!

 

Where do I add my discount voucher?

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I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.

 

Is there a lot of walking?

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To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be approximately 33 minutes of walking, but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. During the duration of the tour we will walk about a mile and a half.

Our guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed, but if you are on a wheelchair, write to us before booking.

How many people max are on this tour?

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We take 10 people maximum. If you are more than 10 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to accommodate you.

 

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

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You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

 

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

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All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

 

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and he will do his best to make you happy.

 

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Rome. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions.

Can I pay the tour in cash?

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You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for a booking fee?

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The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

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A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

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