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Ready to taste the best food in Palermo? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Palermo.

Destination

Palermo, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español, Polski, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• After 15.00 the market will be closed

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Entrance of Bar Royal Bobbuccio - Palermo to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Palermo would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics cannoli and caponata and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Palermo picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Palermo. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Sascha🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Dario)

2 March 2025

We had an absolute great afternoon in beautiful (and delicious) Palermo. Dario really knows the good places to go, tells interesting stories about the city on the side and gives great recommendations. 10/10 can recommend!Absolutely great!

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

22 February 2025

Our family of 10 “foodies” unanimously rated this a top experience in Palermo! Dario opened our eyes to all the local favorites and we enjoyed his stories and humor all along the walking/tasting tour. We even went back to many of the places we tasted with Dario the next day on our own! Would highly recommend him and this tour to anyone stopping in Palermo! Delicious and Fun Palermo Tasting !

glenn

(About local Luca)

14 February 2025

Luca was such a great guy. So knowledgeable and very friendly. Very flexible on where to go and what to eat. Luca’s suggestions were perfect. We learnt so much and enjoyed it immensely. There is so much history to learn about, we will be back and embarking on another tour with Luca. Thank you. Most enjoyable day out! Absolutely brilliant

FREDERICK🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

25 January 2025

Dario did a great job of tasting the street foods of Palermo. He was very informative and was never in a hurry to explore. We would highly recommend doing a tour with Dario.Tasting with Dario

Isabela🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Karolina)

30 December 2024

Karolina war sehr aufmerksam und hat auf unsere Fragen und Wünsche Rücksicht genommen. Hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht!Tolles Erlebnis

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luca)

25 December 2024

Luca was incredible! Such a great tour, filled amazing food and a bit of history - which we greatly appreciated. Luca was knowledgeable, friendly and very kind. Amazing food tour through Palermo!

Pim

(About local Gaetano)

2 December 2024

Wir hatten eine Tolle Zeit! Gaetano und mit viel Herzblut, alles über seine wundervolle Stadt und den kulinarischen Highlights von Sizilien erzählt! Wir haben viele leckere Gerichte probiert, die wir alleine bestimmt nicht entdeckt hätten. Die Tour war ein voller Erfolg! Amazing Time

Patty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

30 November 2024

Dario is simply the best. I could go on and on and write about his kindness, his knowledge, his passion for food and his city, etc, etc... Instead, I'll just say that you, too, will make a loyal friend who really knows his stuff!Back with a new/old friend!

Ailsa & Austin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

22 November 2024

Dario was an amazing tour guide! We did the 10 Tastings tour along with our small baby, and he was super patient throughout. He showed us some real gems that we never would have found by ourselves. He explained a lot about Sicilian culture and customs that we found truly interesting. Thank you, Dario, for a wonderful tour!Fantastic experience

gazella

(About local Luca)

14 November 2024

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with Luca. Luca gave us an opportunity to try the different foods of Palermo, while providing us with some history of the area. He worked around our schedule and we were able to taste some of the best foods from reputable vendors. I would recommend Luca to everyone. A great experience in Palermo

Jeffry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karolina)

2 November 2024

Karolina shared many of the local foods. The cannolis were delicious. Tastes of Palermo

Marguerite 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gaetano)

12 October 2024

Gaetano is very knowledgeable about Palermo and its culture. My problem with the tour was the tastings. While the arance and cannoli were plentiful, the other tasting were less extensive than I’ve experienced in other food tours. For example, Gaetano took us to get a taste of almond milk. For a group of 4 we were given ONE glass of almond milk and ONE straw. Disappointed

Heidi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

10 October 2024

Had the absolute pleasure of experiencing the '10 Tastings of Palermo', guided by the incomparable Dario. From the markets to the hidden locations, this tour is as authentic as it gets. Dario’s passion for Sicilian culture and food shines through as he leads you through vibrant streets, sharing fascinating history and insights with every step. Indulging in the delightful flavors of arancini, canoli, gelato, caponata, grilled meat, pasta and much more, you truly get a taste of Sicily. A must-do for anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the heart and soul of Palermo. Highly recommended! 🇮🇹🍝🍦Excellent Walking Food Tour with Dario

Bridget 🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Dario)

9 October 2024

Dario was a great Guide who not only was knowledgeable about food and the city but also flexible with the path he took us on. When we needed a restaurant recommendation the night before he was also available to give us different levels of restaurants. The one we chose was awesome. I would have no hesitation on recommending Dario and hope to use he’s services again in the future. Exceptional guide

Philip🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dario)

8 October 2024

We had a fantastic food tour with Dario. He was very friendly and attentive, and had the knowledge to give us great insight in to a lot more than just the food. We did the food tour with our five months old daughter and Dario was really patient. We are also vegetarian and this was well catered for. We had a wonderful time, thanks Dario. An excellent locals guide to Palermo food

Cynthia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

6 October 2024

Started with a beautiful day! Dario met us at predetermined location. We started out promptly with our first tasting, sfincionello from a street vendor. Toured the market with all the fresh produce, seafood and more. Had tastings of potato dumpling, arancini with meat and cheese, panelle and more!A palermo tasting

Ashleigh

(About local Dario)

5 October 2024

We were a little down on Palermo until we met Dario. He completely changed our impression, fabulous food knowledge and historical information on Palermo. Highlighted the subtle differences between foods from either coast. Dario is simply the best

Robyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

2 October 2024

We had a nice time on our food walking tour with Dario. The variety of foods was plentiful, and we got to see a lot of the city. Would’ve liked a little more time at the market to shop, as we didn’t see anywhere else to shop after that. Luckily I was able to quickly grab some spices and sun-dried tomatoes! We found souvenirs and food related items were incredibly inexpensive in Palermo versus other stops on our cruise. Dario was very friendly and showed us lots of yummy new things! Thank you!Tasty Palermo with Dario

Daniela

(About local Michelangelo)

29 September 2024

The culinary tour with Michelangelo was definitely the highlight of our stay in Palermo. It felt like a relaxed walk with a friend. Michelangelo showed us many traditional and very delicious dishes and was attentive to our wishes. At the same time, we learned many interesting facts about the city. We would book the tour again and can recommend it without any doubt. Thank you, Michelangelo!Our highlight in Palermo

Tina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karolina)

28 September 2024

The Tastings of Palermo tour with Karolina was a highlight of our Mediterranean cruise. We enjoyed walking through the city’s neighborhoods, eating caponata, pasta, and pizza in the marketplace, then having fresh squeezed pomegranate juice, arancini, and finally the best connoli we ever had. Karolina was fun, personable, patient, and informative. She loves Palermo and it shows! I feel like we made a friend!! Don’t hesitate to book with her - just do it. The way to go in Palermo!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelangelo)

22 September 2024

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To say that Michelangelo was an excellent would be such an understatement it would be insulting. Booking this tour with him was by far the best decision I could have made for my single day in Palermo (and I deeply regret only giving myself one day here). I had the joy of booking Michelangelo all to myself and it truly felt like I’d hired a friend for the day to show me around rather than a stranger. He read my adventurous vibe right out of the gate, always discussed the ingredients and my thoughts about trying something new, gave me the opportunity to have small portions so I could try as many things as possible before feeling so full I was going to burst, and was conscious of my desire not to waste food where possible. He gave great recommendations but also let me pursue food interests outside those recommendations and he pushed me to try new things in a friendly, no-pressure way. He took more circuitous routes when I expressed an interest in history and architecture, and never rushed me to eat faster or made me feel awkward about eating while someone watched you lol. We spent an amazing afternoon having out, eating great food, talking about travel, recommendations, culture, language, and whatever else came to mind. I had time after the tour to explore more of the city and by that point I felt like I had so much more context for the people and sights, and was so comfortable, that I was dancing around the city (sometimes literally - no regrets!) jamming out on my AirPods and taking photos for several hours while I walked off all the food. I could not recommend spending an afternoon with Michelangelo highly enough! Come with an open mind for new food and an about stomach and you will have a brilliant and unique experience in this gorgeous city. Thank you so much Michelangelo for spending such an amazing day with me! I loved every moment of it! (Even that really weird kinda-gross soda that you like. Upon further reflection, I stand by my assessment that it’s not awful, it is drinkable, but man is it a weird-bitter-sweet flavor!) Until we meet again, ciao!The Best Decision I Could Have Made

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Dario)

11 September 2024

Dario was a perfect companion with whom to explore Palermo,- funny, interesting, passionate and knowledgeable. Our time together sped past as we learnt not only about local food specialities but also about Sicilian wines, history, religion, culture etc. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would highly recommend Dario as a guide.A must for foodies in Palermo.

Holly🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Michelangelo)

8 September 2024

We loved our time with Michelangelo. He was fun, relaxed, flexible and informative. I think he would have liked us to eat even more. We tried may things and nothing too extreme. He clearly loved Sicilian food and had good information He was also happy to answer lots of off topic questions about Palermo. It was a great way to spend three hours. Relaxed and fun

Lisa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luca)

7 September 2024

Luca was more than happy to let us try some amazing foods. We mentioned we hadn't tried prickly pears so he made sure we were able to taste some (they are really delicious). He explained the areas we walked through and their history and how Palermo has really morphed over the last 15 years. We all had a better appreciation for the food and culture of this really diverse city.Insightful and delicious street food tour

Claire

(About local Gaetano)

6 September 2024

A delightful gastronomic and cultural tour of Palermo, visiting gems we wouldn’t have found on our own. A thoroughly enjoyable day and highly recommended. Gaetano was knowledgeable and entertaining, and great company. Walking tour

william🇺🇸 United States

(About local Luca)

4 September 2024

We had a great tour with Luca who is knowledgeable and passionate about his city sharing the history, culture and dynamics of the people. He adjusted the tour to our interest, was personable, considerate, and informative. The tour took us to several active markets with a lot of options and a good variety as well. We had some tasty local street foods and desserts in a church with interesting history. Overall really enjoyed our experience - thank you Luca.Passion for the city and food

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gaetano)

3 September 2024

I had the best food tasting tour that I've ever been on with Gaetano. He took me on a tasting adventure thru the market and then into the town. Gaetano carefully explained the cultural aspects of the food and how they were to be eaten. By the end of the tour I was too full to eat the "cannolo" and brought it back to the cruise ship. It was the biggest and best cannoli I'd ever had. Grazie mille!Best Food Tour of Palermo

Lauren 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gaetano)

25 August 2024

We loved our tour with Gaetano! He’s very knowledgeable of the history and shared amazing food with us. We learned a lot about the history of Palermo as well as visited many gorgeous sites we would have otherwise not seen. Gaetano also gave us amazing recommendations for our trip. It was a great first thing to do to understand the culture at the start of the trip - highly recommended! Great Experience! Food and History!!

Tina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelangelo)

20 August 2024

We only had one day in Palermo and this tour satisfied our desire to efficiently see the city through the eyes of a local. Michelangelo was knowledgeable, funny, kind, and took us to the best spots in the city. He was able to adjust to our needs and gave a fully customized tour. We really enjoyed our time with him and would recommend to any first time or long time visitor to this beautiful and historic city! Great tour of Palermo!

Layla🇫🇷 France

(About local Gaetano)

16 August 2024

Gaetano a été adorable avec nous. A privilégié cependant pour les personnes parlant anglais ou italien, car son français est assez limité

Mark 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Luca)

31 July 2024

Luca was awesome. He showed us great sites and had us tasting great flavours of Sicily! Thank you for a wonderful tour. 10 out of 10!Great way to taste and see Palermo!

Suzanne

(About local Dario)

30 July 2024

We met with Dario in a central spot, and immediately were immersed in the sounds and aromas of the market! He not only provided us with great Palermo specialities from multiple markets, but he explained the dish and what made it special to the location. A very easy going person, friendly, funny, and with enough sass for our family! Loved our day!Fun day in Palermo markets

Toni

(About local Dario)

29 July 2024

Dario was awesome, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide for our street food tour. His passion for the food and history of his city added to the experience. The food tastings were delicious & Dario switched things up for us when he realised we had a few seafood lovers in our group! Dario’s english was exceptional and was happy to answer all of our questions and give us tips for the remainder of our stay. This was the perfect start to our Palermo/Sicily trip.Fantastic start to our Palermo trip!

Jason

(About local Dario)

29 July 2024

My family and I had an incredible afternoon with Dario touring the streets of Palermo, visiting numerous spots and trying dishes that we would not have found on our own. In addition to sharing his love for the food and his hometown, he would provide tips on how to cook something similar at home. Our conversations were engaging, educational and entertaining. Along with the many stories about Palermo, its past and present, we also spoke about Dario's time in the UK working in Michelin star kitchens for 11 years. His passion for food and Palermo was palpable, and I strongly recommend booking with him. Take a food tour with a former chef!

maartje

(About local Michelangelo)

17 July 2024

Really nice evening Really nice guy. Really nice foodPerfect lot of knowledge

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelangelo)

14 July 2024

We had the best afternoon with Michelangelo. We ate lots of great food and saw all the highlights of the city. Would recommend! Highly recommend!

Kay🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Gaetano)

13 July 2024

The Food Tour Gaetano was great. He shows is Not only a lots of delicious Dishes and Drinks from Palermo, although he told us a lot from History and other interresting facts. He is very friendly und nice tourgide. 10 from 10 points!Great Tour with Gaetano!

Jacqueline🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Luca)

11 July 2024

I landed in Palermo after a 24 hr flight from Melbourne, Australia. It was my first time in Europe as a whole and I must say, arriving here was a huge culture shock. The locals spoke limited English, the taxi driver drove like a maniac and ripped me off (demanded €70 cash from airport to city without a taxi meter), and as I was walking around I felt locals staring at me which made me anxious about a potential robbery (especially as a 25 y.o female solo traveller). Upon landing in the morning and checking into my stay, I met up with Luca. Luca immediately put me at ease and I felt so much better being beside a local who understood where I was coming from. We walked around the town, trying all sorts of dishes. From the iconic grilled intestines to cannoli at the monastery, it was a real delight to have Luca accompany me. We made jokes, spoke about life, and all in all it was a nice experience. After my experience, I felt more at ease exploring Palermo on my own. Luca gave me recommendations about where and where not to go, as safety is compromised in certain areas and at certain hours of the day. This is information that only a local would know, and it’s well worth having a local guardian advise you. Grazie mille, Luca! Luca - The Local Guardian

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michelangelo)

24 June 2024

Michelangelo was absolutely fantastic as our private guide for a food tour of Palermo. He was knowledgeable, accommodating (our flight was 3 hours late and we are lactose-intolerant) and fun to be around. We highly recommend this tour with Michelangelo.

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

7 June 2024

Dario was great fun and had a lot of great insight into delicacies local to Palermo, including some items we never expected to taste! Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a private introduction on how to eat well in Palermo. Discover the great tastes of Palermo!

Elisabeth🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Michelangelo)

25 May 2024

Amazing welcome to a new city. Mick was so friendly, knowledgeable and fun with the tour great way to immerse ourselves in a brand new culture. Mick’s recommendations not only on Palermo but on our entire trip will ensure we will have an amazing experience. Would highly recommend Mick’s tours to any new visitor to Palermo as a must do. Must do tour !

Clemens🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Dario)

22 May 2024

Dario ist ein ausgesprochen freundlicher Palermitano, der an vielen Ecken Leute kannte und grüßte. Neben den Hintergründen zu den Gerichten gab er uns auch immer wieder Infos zum historischen Kontext und dessen Beziehung zu den lokalen Spezialitäten (bspw. Arancina / Arancino). Wir haben uns mit Dario von Anfang an sehr wohl gefühlt und gerne alles ausprobiert, was er uns angeboten hat. Bei einigen Streetfoods (bspw. Panelle), die wir zuvor bereits probiert hatten, konnte er uns noch besser schmeckende und tatsächlich frischer zubereitete Alternativen zeigen. Insgesamt war es von der Menge sehr viel und mehr als eine Mahlzeit pro Person, aber wer mit leerem Magen und offenem Herzen kommt, wird mit Dario eine fantastische Zeit haben. Grazie Mille, Dario!Toller Guide, viel Essen

Dario🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Dario)

18 May 2024

Dario is a very good guy. Choslioli had e beautiful pleasure. Molto bene

Shelagh🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Gaetano)

18 May 2024

Very nice tour guide who was very informative and interesting. We were pleased to try the ‘tasting tour’ on the first day of our stay in Palermo. Shelagh

Edan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

16 May 2024

We had a great food tour experience with Dario - he took us to all the authentic spots in Palmero and the food was 10/10! Would definitely recommend using Dario to get a well rounded taste of the best foods in Palermo. Amazing Food Tour with Dario

Christoffer 🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Dario)

3 May 2024

"Vi havde en fantastisk oplevelse med Dario i Palermo. Han var virkelig god til at tilpasse turen efter vores ønsker, hvilket gjorde det hele meget mere behageligt. Maden var virkelig lækker, men det var især Dario og hans selskab, der gjorde turen helt speciel. Det var virkelig interessant at få en lokal vinkel på tingene og høre historier, som man ikke får som almindelig turist. Byen er virkelig spændende, og det var rart at have en guide som Dario, der kendte de bedste steder og kunne tilpasse turen efter forholdene på dagen. Vi kan varmt anbefale en tur med Dario i Palermo."Vi kan varmt anbefale Palermo med Dario

Bay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

3 May 2024

Took my foodie family on this tour with Dario, and it was such a wonderful day. Dario brought us to some really great places, and had us try authentic Sicilian dishes. He gave us education on the dishes and the neighborhoods. Additionally, he gave us great recommendations on things to do in Sicily for the rest of our visit. I would do this time and time again. Thank you, Dario! Best food tour ever!

Angelique

(About local Dario)

21 April 2024

Dario en Palermo hebben ons prettig verrast! Een zeer smaakvolle middag in Palermo met een fijne, ter zake kundige en enthousiaste gids Dario! Wat een leuke manier om Palermo te ontdekken. Wij raden het iedereen aan die van steden en lekker eten houdt! Dario bedankt!Een geweldige middag

Gordon🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Karolina)

13 April 2024

Karolina was very personable and very well informed about both the food and history of Palermo. We thoroughly enjoyed a casual relaxed walking tour that took us from delightful food markets and stalls to various restaurants ending at a renowned nunnery with the most exceptional dessert cannoli treats. We had the opportunity to sample a wide range of cuisines including meat, fish and vegetable based along with fresh squeezed (in front of you) pomegranate and other juices. We were all four of us, well and deliciously fed! Food tour

Urvish🇺🇸 United States

(About local Dario)

10 April 2024

The exp with Dario was the best and highly recommend to anyone. Very easy to talk to and very patience. Gave us a great tour of the city with food along the way. Food Food Food