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Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe

4.98(167)Palermo· Markets · street foodEnglish2 options

Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district on a small-group tour. 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, soft sfincione pizza, and more! 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.

Languages
English

What's 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
Get lost in the best street market, Ballarò and its 1000-year history, trying pizza and beer
Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks on a small-group tour
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 2

2 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

Upgrade to a Private Food Tour
Duration: 3 hours Enjoy Ballarò Market: on a a private tour, tasting 6 street food bites and 4 local drinks at a pace set entirely by your group.
Small-group Food Tour (12 pax)
Wander Ballarò Market on foot in a small group, tasting 6 street food bites and 4 local drinks in Palermo's oldest market. Duration: 3 hours

Where you'll be

from€45/person
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Where this sits in Palermo

Palermo is about 34 min by road from Palermo Falcone Borsellino Airport. Sicily at full volume — Arab, Norman and Baroque layered in the same street, and street food that beats most restaurants. Rough around the edges, and the best market food in the country.

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