Join our Palermo evening tour: make pizza with a local, taste decadent cannoli, street foods, and sip wines while exploring the culture-rich La Kalsa neighborhood!
Eating Palermo Evening Food & Wine Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Engage with a local pizzaiolo and learn how to make the perfect Sicilian-style pizza in a palazzo from the 1300s
- Taste classic ‘caponata‘ at a truly unique restaurant housed in a building from the 15th-century
- Indulge in the best of Sicilian desserts like cannoli at ‘Bar Costa’, synonym of excellence in Palermo
- Enjoy traditional ‘cunzata’ (Sicilian bruschetta) and street food. Find true happiness while snacking on ‘panelle’ and ‘crocchè’
- We never forget the drinks. We’ve got you well covered with a selection of the best Sicilian wines
Description
Indulge in the best Sicilian cuisine with our complete dinner journey. Jump with us into the heart of Palermo, Sicily’s capital, and discover how centuries-old recipes have shaped Italian cuisine worldwide.
Together, we’ll delve into the historical city center and La Kalsa, one of its most ancient neighborhoods, echoing the era of Arabic rule. We’ll introduce you to the artisans behind Palermo’s rich flavors, uncover the exotic and Middle Eastern influences in Sicilian food‘s history, and experience breathtaking views.
Trust us: cannolo do taste better when you’re admiring Belle Epoque architecture under the southern Italian sunset!
Included / Excluded
- Bruschetta cunzata (Sicilian style)
- Traditional Sicilian style pizza
- Panelle (chickpea fritters)
- Caponata (eggplant stew with olives and capers)
- Arancine (traditional deep fried rice ball)
- Cannolo (iconic Sicilian dessert)
- Italian wines, Sicilian beer & Water
- Local English-speaking guide
- ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
- Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Extra drinks
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, P.za Giuseppe Verdi, 90138 Palermo PA, Italy
Start Location Notes: Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag right in front of the stairs of teatro Massimo! Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early, so the tour can start on time. You do not need to print out a page to join the tour - showing us the confirmation email you will receive on your phone is fine!
End Location: Via Maqueda, 174, 90133 Palermo, PA, Italy
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
- 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.
- Wear flat shoes – it is, after all, a walking tour, so be comfortable.
- Please bring a bottle of water – although we do have drinks stops throughout the tour, walking can be thirsty work.
- Come hungry. You’ll be tasting lots of food!
- 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!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: A public tour can be cancelled with a full refund up to 24 hours before tour departure. A private tour can be cancelled and fully refunded up to 7 days before tour departure
Options and Pricing
| Eating Palermo Evening Food & Wine Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (4 - 12 years) | N/A |
| Youth (13 - 17 years) | N/A |
Points of interest
- Piazza Bellini, Via Maqueda, 189, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
- Quattro Canti, Piazza Vigliena, Palermo, PA, Italy
- Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Pretoria, Palermo, PA, Italy
- Teatro Massimo di Palermo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, Palermo, PA, Italy
- Kalsa, Palermo, PA, Italy
- Piazza Borsa, Via dei Cartari, Palermo, PA, Italy
Additional Information
- Contact information: +1 917 909 6432 or +44 7723 497280.
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible.
- Near public transportation.
- This tour operates rain or shine
Redemption Information
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Eating Europe is the largest tour operator specializing in culinary tours and food-focused experiences across Europe. Founded in Rome in 2011, the company has since expanded to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Palermo, Bologna, Lisbon, Porto, London, Edinburgh, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, Berlin, Athens, Barcelona, Madrid, San Sebastián, and Seville. Since 2011, with 80,000 5* reviews, Eating Europe has shared an authentic taste of local life with more than 650,000 guests, offering insider perspectives on the cities we know and love.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3.5 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 12
- Category: Food & Drink
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