Palermo Street Food Legends & the Ballarò Market by Eating Europe
Overview
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, smoky stigghiola, 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.
What's Included
- Explore Palermo's historic Ballarò market and taste local cheese, olives and sundried tomatoes
- Taste traditional street foods like sfincione palermitano and crocchè and meet local artisans
- Sip on coffee and Step into a stunning monastery to discover sinfully good pastries
- Local English speaking guide
- Food lovers guide: a list of recommendations with our Palermo top picks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via Niccolò Palmeri
90123 Palermo PA, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza Vigliena
90133 Palermo PA, Italy
What To Expect
Antica Friggitoria Dal 1947
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stazione di Palermo Centrale (Pass By)
Arco di Cutò (Pass By)
Chiesa del Carmine Maggiore (Pass By)
Forno Storico Pietro Marino
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercato di Ballaro
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
V. Ballarò, 49
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Via Vittorio Emanuele (Pass By)
Caffè del Kassaro
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Quattro Canti (Pass By)
I Segreti del Chiostro
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa Stagnitta
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies can't participate in this activity for their safety.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5553P9
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