Palermo's Secret Bites: Art, History & Market Magic
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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.
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anthonycoyne, 9/2/2025 3:45:22 AM
A very informative and interesting tour of Palermo. The guide was very good at describing the history and culture of Sicily.
B8470ZGpaulw, 7/9/2025 2:12:33 PM
Fabrizzo was an excellent guide great knowledge of Palermo & took us to some amazing street food stalls to sample local cuisine. Highly recommended even if you are travelling solo. Great experience
kathyhQ4448GF, 3/28/2025 12:34:37 PM
Fabrizio, a true Palermitani, was our excellent guide for the tour. He started us with some history and then we hit the Capo street market where Fabrizio had arranged for us to taste many local specialties, enough to fill us up (served as lunch), and we learned about ingredients and the history of some of the dishes, which I found particularly fascinating. We also stopped at the Cathedral and the Massimo Theater, both of which Fabrizio was very knowledgeable about.
337PaulH337, 4/13/2023 5:19:56 AM
Excellent food and history tour. Fabrizio was very knowledgeable, friendly and learnt all our names very quickly. Lots of history - you don't actually need entrance fee to the cathedral. Food was great although a tasting platter of more of the amazing food types in the market would have been fun. Not a huge amount to eat overall on the tour. There were 14 people on the tour which is more than the 12 max but it didn't detract and everyone was very friendly and chatty.
G7626QPlouisd, 3/27/2023 7:55:46 AM
The guide was extremely informative and answered all of our questions. He was very friendly and funny and helped provide a local insight on Palermo. Very interesting and delicious tour! Would recommend.
PaolaG2398, 1/26/2024 2:24:05 AM
The second time with Maurizio and he confirmed his professionalism and passion for his work! Fully satisfied!!!! There will be no shortage of opportunities to introduce you to other tourists!
Francyfre, 4/14/2023 5:23:20 PM
Maurizio was a fantastic guide, very prepared and really passionate. The tour took us to discover the main points of Palermo, all contextualized in the local history and culture. Maurizio has also made himself available to offer us advice on further places to visit in Palermo and its surroundings and on places where to taste the culinary delicacies of this city. I really recommend a tour with Maurizio!
V5746BDfrancescam, 4/14/2023 5:19:48 PM
Maurizio was an excellent guide: accurate explanations, interesting anecdotes and lots of sympathy. Engaging tour and lots of useful tips for places to eat and places to visit.
Beatrice M, 4/14/2023 5:11:13 PM
Maurizio in our opinion is a very prepared guide, nice and very helpful. Helped a foreign tourist solve a problem related to her apartment so she wouldn't miss a visit to the city
172pietroc, 4/9/2023 1:39:00 PM
The only advice: let Maurizio accompany you on your tour! He loves the history of his city, the city itself and Sicily as a whole. It manages to convey what is a passion and not a job. Thank you, Maurizio!!! You made us love Palermo and the Palermtani even more.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point
In front of the National Museum ("A. Salinas" Archaeological Museum)Return details
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.No redemption information available
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