Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe

Name: Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe
Brand: Viator
Price: 74.37 USD
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Rating: 5 (139 reviews)

5.0(139)3 hoursEnglishBook 2 hours aheadPalermo, Italy

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Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district. Wander through the lively Ballarò Market with your local guide, where centuries-old traditions meet bold Sicilian flavors and sizzling street food.

Along the way, taste your way through a delicious line-up of Palermo's street food royalty: crispy arancine, crocchè, and soft sfincione pizza.

Visit a hidden monastery-turned-bakery for divine pastries crafted from age-old recipes, sample sun-drenched tomatoes and “cheese on horseback,” and sip espresso from one of Italy’s top independent roasters. With each stop, you'll uncover stories of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring pride of Palermo’s food-loving locals.

Included

Local English-speaking guide
Fall in love with the most famous street food, like Arancina, Sfincione, and more!
Sip on espresso from a century-old roastery, and try sinfully good pastries
Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks
Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Not included

Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks

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What you'll do

Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried specialties
Taste panelle (chickpea fritters) and crocchè (mashed potato croquettes), classic local snacks; a true Sicilian street food experience.
20 min
The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th century
It is part of the Palazzo Cutò and it's one of the main entrances of Ballarò Market.
Visit a beloved Palermo bakery, running for 56 years and celebrated even by the NY Times!
The chef will prepare two types of sfincione: the Palermitano with tomatoes and caciocavallo cheese, and the Bagherese with tuna, cheese and onions.
35 min
Arancina is the most famous street food in Palermo
In this old pharmacy, Anna has opened a small bistrò where the food is prepared fresh everyday and arancine are nice and round, as they should be!
30 min
One of Palermo’s most striking historic squares, just steps from Quattro Canti
At its center stands the Fontana Pretoria, a 16th-century Renaissance fountain originally made in Florence and later transported to Palermo in 644 individual pieces.
Enjoy a cannolo espresso at a hidden pastry stop inside a former monastery
Watch as one of Palermo’s best cannoli is filled fresh on the spot with creamy ricotta and finished with pistachio, chocolate chips, and candied fruit.
20 min
Piazza Bellini
Palermo, Italy
This square is a unique intersection of history and it's most famous for housing two UNESCO World Heritage churches side-by-side, each representing the city's Arab-Norman heritage.
We will end our tour with a coffee stop, in this 100 years old roastery
Casa Stagnitta is a reference to locals when it comes to good coffee and pastries.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

1 location

Pickup details

Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

Good to know

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!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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