SICILY
Sicily’s best days out.
The 15 most popular street food tours in Sicily, with what each costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it. The handful worth planning a whole day around.
Palermo street food walk through Capo and Vucciria with Sicilian classics, 3 drinks, and a sweet finale. Small group, English.
Most Popular“This sas so enjoyable. Allasandro gave us so much more than food tour. And the pacing was amazing. His local knowledge along with being a private chef truly was remarkable. A must do activity when visiting Palermo”
Walk Palermo’s old streets with Fabrizio, tasting classic Sicilian bites at Capo Market and seeing iconic landmarks plus Palermo Cathedral.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learning all about the history of Palermo and the Sicilian way of life from a local guide. Fabrizio was engaging, knowledgable and funny, and his tour was a fantastic way of seeing the city. The street food was delicious too! We’re so happy we did the tour - it…”
Walk Palermo’s top sights and eat Sicilian street food at Capo Market, with an English guide and a sweet dessert finish.
“Awesome. Totally recommend. Francesco walked our group of 10 all over and explained all the sites. Sooo much food. 3 different food stops. We are good eaters but I could not eat everything. Best to arrive hungry. We walked from the cruise port. Took about 25 minutes. At the meeting point there were very many…”
Palermo street food walk with Fabrizio: markets, puppet opera and Palermo Cathedral. Small group, English, $48.98.
“We were a group of 12 ranging from 8 to 74 years old. Fabrizio was amazing and truly knew Palermo inside and out. The added food tasting in the market was so fun! It was the best arincina I have ever had in my life. We learned so much about our Sicilian culture, and he…”
Palermo night street food tour with Sicilian backstreet bites, Vucciria stops, 3 drinks, and a cannoli finish in a small English group.
“Great first hand experience in Palermo. Visited many places, loved the historical connections we were taught about the food. Would recommend!”
Palermo market street-food walk with a local guide: secret original arancini, classic fried bites, beer, and a sweet finish in 3 hours.
“Our guide, Allesandra, was very informative, engaging and I enjoyed her great sense of humour!!”
Palermo street food at sunset with a guided walk past iconic squares, sampling classics like panelle, arancine, sfincione, and dessert.
“This was a great tour as a first introduction to Palermo. Our guide Alessandra was very knowledgeable and took us to a number of sites proving information and stories, in between tasting the delights of Palermo. The food was great and lots of it, don’t eat beforehand! Helped to set me up for my couple…”
Taste Palermo by night with a local-led street food walk: Teatro Massimo sights, crispy arancini, dessert, and Sicilian drinks.
“We did the street food tour our first night in Palermo and it was the perfect way to see and taste the city. Way too much food so be careful how much you eat at the start but it was a great experience even in the pouring rain.”
Palermo by bike with Chiara: street food tasting, waterfront views, big architecture stories, and a 173-year-old Moreton Bay fig.
“Our guide Chiara was brilliant, she was so knowledgeable of the city and extremely friendly. The street food tasted was delicious and the bike ride was really enjoyable way to see all of the city. The roads and streets were busy, but Chiara and Daniele guided us safely throughout! Would definitely recommend this tour”
Palermo old town walk with Domenico: Quattro Canti, Martorana church, Ballarò market tastings like arancini and cannoli.
“Fun tour with an excellent tour guide, Dominic, with a great sense of humor. Good food selections. Walked through the Ballaro Market. Loved the arancine, the pecorino cheese with pistachios, the fresh squeezed juices, and the OLIVES! They Read more”
Three-hour Italian guide to Palermo’s markets, Norman cathedral, baroque squares, Teatro Massimo stories, and street food tastings.
“Guida molto preparata e simpatica. Bel percorso fattibile anche con bambini Sosta strett food very good”
Half-day Catania street food walk with a local guide, fish market stops, arancini, fruit, dessert, and drinks in English.
“Gisella was our local guide and she was professional, funny and made the tour very enjoyable. It was a wonderful way to wonder around Catania and learn about the local street food. We enjoyed a range of local dishes, all which were delicious! I recommend this tour for anyone visiting Catania and the surrounding areas.”
Taste Catania in 3 hours on a street food walk: five stops, cannoli and granita, caponata, seafood bites, and Roman sights from $56.
“Great tour! not only full of great tasty food but also full of interesting stories - of both food and the locations - history and traditions (and legends). Our guide Kate was great! full of positivity and a joy to be around. She gave us a lot of useful tips for our stay here.”
3-hour Catania street food walk with market bites, fried fish or horse-meat meatballs, arancini, and cannoli plus Baroque sights.
“Alexandra was absolutely amazing! Lots of insights regarding the history of the city as well and trying various local specialties.”
Sample Syracuse street food in Ortigia with guided tastings, local liqueur, and sweet stops like cannoli or granita for $77.
“All the food was wonderful and well paced. Giuseppe was an excellent guide, his passion for food and people really shown through. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk and food of Ortigia. I would highly recommend.”
From Mount Etna to the Valley of the Temples, the markets of Palermo to the islands offshore. Every way to spend a day on the island.
