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Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets

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Overview

We will explore and introduce you to the historic center of Palermo in a 3-hour walking tour, while you will taste the goodness of Palermo's street food, led by an expert and authorized guide.
- You will hear the millennial history of an extraordinary city that was the capital, with its mysteries and secrets, while admiring unique monuments such as the Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral, the Quattro Canti, the Fontana Pretoria.
- We will cross the ancient Arab market of the Cape and we will stop there and you will taste the famous Palermo street food, such as panelle (chickpea fritters), arancini (fried rice balls) and meusa (spleen sandwich);
- I will advise you and suggest the best places where you can continue to taste the best foods and drinks, the tastiest desserts that will make your vacation a unique experience.

What's Included

  • A drink of your choice between water, cola and beer is included
  • Tasting of Palermo street food: panelle, crocchè, sfincione, arancina and cannolo;
  • Meeting at the port at 10.00 with the cruise ship passengers.
  • Museum admission fees
  • Drop-off to the port for cruise passengers.
  • The place where the tour ends is just 20 minutes walking far from the port.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Olivella
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza Vigliena
90133 Palermo PA, Italy

In the historic center, a stone's throw from via Roma, the markets of Ballarò and Vucciria and much more

What To Expect

Capo Street Market

Ancient food market (and not only) of Arab origin, which takes place every day along via Porta Carini and via Bandiera. Unique, characteristic place, not to be missed
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dainotti's Cibo di Strada

Friggitoria Dainotti, the best fryer in Palermo, recently winner of the competition among the best street food in Palermo organized by the television program "Quattrorestaurants"
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Teatro Massimo (Pass By)

The largest opera house in Italy
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Cattedrale di Palermo

it is the main Catholic place of worship in the city and the archbishopric of the metropolitan archdiocese of the same name. Built in the 12th century, a few years after the foundation of the Kingdom of Sicily, it has been continuously enriched with extraordinary works of art. Together with the Cathedral of Monreale and that of Cefalù, since 2015, they are part of the World Heritage Site - Unesco (Arab-Norman itinerary)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quattro Canti

I Quattro Canti, piazza Villena, (also called Ottagono del Sole, or Teatro del Sole) is the name of an extraordinary and scenic octagonal square built in the early 1600s at the intersection of the two main roads of Palermo: via Maqueda and the Cassaro, (today Via Vittorio Emanuele) at about half of their length
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Olivella

The majestic and scenic church of Sant'Ignazio with the former Concento which houses the Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Italy.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi (Pass By)

Teatro dell'Opera dei Pupi by Mimmo Cuticchio, a typical show from Palermo dating back to 1800. Today Unesco Heritage
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Via Vittorio Emanuele

The ancient Cassaro, the oldest street in Palermo with its Palaces, Churches, Convents
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • A drink of your choice between water, cola and beer is included.
  • Tasting of Palermo street food: panelle, crocchè, sfincione, arancina and cannolo;.
  • Meeting at the port at 10.00 with the cruise ship passengers.
  • Visit to the Cathedral of Palermo.
  • Professional tour guides.
The following is NOT included:
  • Museum admission fees.
  • Drop-off to the port for cruise passengers.
  • The place where the tour ends is just 20 minutes walking far from the port.
  • Where the tour ends there is a parking of taxis to return to the port;.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 9..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Palermo Street Food tour: art, history and ancient markets will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • A drink of your choice between water, cola and beer is included
  • Tasting of Palermo street food: panelle, crocchè, sfincione, arancina and cannolo;
  • Meeting at the port at 10.00 with the cruise ship passengers.
  • Visit to the Cathedral of Palermo
  • Professional tour guides
  • Museum admission fees
  • Drop-off to the port for cruise passengers.
  • The place where the tour ends is just 20 minutes walking far from the port.
  • Where the tour ends there is a parking of taxis to return to the port;

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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