Top Palermo Walking Tours

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Palermo is a city rich in culture and art with eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But, if you don’t know where to go, there’s a risk you might leave with the wrong impression. So opt for a Palermo walking tour with a passionate local guide, and orient yourself around the city’s historical attractions such as La Martorana church and Palermo Cathedral. Even better: a Sicilian cannolo or granita is included.

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Snack your way through the streets of Palermo on this Sicilian food tour. Explore backstreet markets and food stalls specializing in local delicacies such as stuffed rice balls and chickpea fritters as your guide fills you in on local history and culture. Find eateries you’d probably miss going alone. Plus, this small-group tour has a limited number of participants for a more personalized experience.

The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)

The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)

Palermo’s lively streets and rich Sicilian heritage can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour reveals Palermo’s hidden gems and traditions.

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

Immerse yourself in the sites, smells and tastes of Palermo on this foodie walking tour. Navigate the maze of streets with your local guide, hear stories of its history and heritage, and sample traditional flavours at some of the city's hidden gems. End your trip on a high with a visit to the bustling Ballarò food market to savor some Sicilian delicacies shoulder to shoulder with the locals.

Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Palermo, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Palermo! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Palermo Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Palermo’s lively dining scene after dark when the temps drop, and the crowd thins with this evening street food tour led by a passionate foodie guide. Stroll through the city’s old town to take in the sights and discover the most beloved eateries and street vendors. Stop to feast on authentic Palermitano specialties and learn about their history and significance in the local culinary culture.

Challenging travelers' palate with the top spleen burger of Palermo

Small-Group Night Street Food Tour of Palermo (All-Inclusive)

Agrigento : Valley of the Temples Day Trip from Palermo

Indulge all your senses on a walking tour of Palermo's rich street food traditions. Join a knowledgeable guide for a walk through the historic part of the city and its vibrant outdoor markets. Start at one of Palermo's puppet theaters and visit a street market, a street food shop, and landmarks in the historic center. Watch the lively scenes around you, observing what seems like another time.

Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

Palermo’s old town is known for its splendid architecture and fabulous food scene. Experience both in a single tour with this foodie stroll that takes in the A-list sights plus the city’s liveliest market. Join your guide on a walk through the historic center to marvel at its sumptuous churches, palaces, and squares. Then head to the landmark Ballarò market, stopping for a number of tastings at the busy stalls.

Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

Discover the magical city of Palermo at your own pace with this guided tour With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as the Duomo, Piazza Pretoria or Palazzo Comitini. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

TOP Palermo : Private guided tour with your mobile

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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The 3 hours walking tour will be an eye-opening experience to discover a different face of Palermo, a city which is rebelling against the Mafia.Guided by locals, you will deepen your knowledge of the notorious Sicilian mob and learn about the anti-mafia movement. The Teatro Massimo, the open-air market "Il Capo", the Memorial dedicated to prosecutors and judges killed by the Mafia), the Cathedral, the City Hall and Piazza Pretoria: every stop is a cause for reflection, a chance to mull over the realities of the Mafia and consider the civic movement against Mafioso power.

Palermo: Anti-Mafia 3-Hour Walking Tour

Palermo's street food scene is hard to navigate without knowing which stalls serve authentic dishes. On this small-group tour, journey through the Albergheria district and Ballarò Market, sampling 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks along the way. Try arancine (fried rice balls), crocchè (potato croquettes), sfincione (Sicilian-style pizza), and more, with a stop at a former monastery for pastries.

Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe

Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Palermo's cathedral started as a church, became an Arab mosque, then returned to a cathedral — and a Quranic verse carved into one of its columns survived the Inquisition untouched. This self-guided audio walking tour takes you along the Cassaro, one of Europe's oldest streets, from the Teatro Massimo opera house to the sea. You'll hear how a Caravaggio was stolen by the Mafia and possibly eaten by pigs, taste street food with thousand-year-old Arab roots, and stand inside a chapel where three civilisations built a single ceiling together. Start whenever suits you, pause for markets and sfincione, resume when you're ready — no group, no schedule. Works offline. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means no risk. If you want a Palermo walking tour that lets you go at your own pace and actually understand what you're looking at, this is it.

Arabs, Normans and Mafia Self Guided Tour of Palermo

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Palermo is a fascinating city with almost 3,000 years of history. Explore its glorious past and delve into its vibrant present with this walking tour that takes in the city’s sumptuous churches and squares, as well as the bustling landmark markets where locals still shop today. Admire A-list sights like the Teatro Massimo, cathedral, and Piazza Pretorio and stroll down lively Via Vittorio Emanuele and through Mercato del Capo.

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Palermo

The Best Way to Discover Palermo: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a refreshing lemon granita or a savory arancina at a street food stall and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Cultural Context: Read the history and legends of each site as you explore. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel, Norman Palace, Cattedrale di Palermo, Chiesa del Gesù, Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, Church of Saint Domenico, Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, and Massimo Theater.

Palermo Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

On our Secret Food Tour: Palermo, you'll explore the best known sights in Palermo as well as some secret hidden gems providing a local's perspective on our food culture. Navigate the maze of historical streets filled with delicious sights and smells as your expert guide leads you through the beautiful chaos of Sicily's markets. Discover the best flavours of Sicily alongside other dishes many visitors would miss as you learn about the city's rich culinary history. From the hundreds of years of nfluence from around the world to how Sicilian food was brought to other countries around the world. By the end of your tour you will have tasted some of Palermo's most delectable dishes and gained a deeper appreciation of our culture and heritage. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered!

Palermo Private Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Wine & More

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience a fantastic photo walk & historical Guided Tour in the center of Palermo. You'll be photographed by a photographer during your tour, passing through palaces, gardens, rich and poor areas, an ancient food market, and a local bar. Throughout the tour, you'll immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the oldest food markets in Europe, passing through Ballarò market and hearing the lively shouts of the vendors. You'll be amazed by the grandeur of Palermo Cathedral's architecture and stroll through the residential streets. You'll also enjoy the splendor of the Norman Palace surrounded by splendid palms and see fantastic flamingos and exotic plants in Orleans Garden. You'll relax and taste fantastic local sweet or savory in a typical Palermo bar. Your experience will be captured in professional photos that you can share with friends, family, and on social media. These magnificent photographs taken under the sun of Palermo will forever remind you of your unique experience.

Private Palermo Photo & History Tour with Local Photographer

Private Palermo Photo & History Tour with Local Photographer

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Sicily is home to a unique cuisine, different from mainland Italy and often hard to access without the knowledge of a local. With this Sicilian cooking class, enjoy an exclusive glimpse into Palermo’s culinary traditions by exploring one of the city’s oldest markets with a local and then preparing classic dishes at a family-run cooking school. Make four courses and sample what you’ve created during a celebratory meal.

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sicilian Cooking Class

Embark on a culinary adventure through Palermo, starting at Teatro Massimo. Explore the vibrant Ballarò market with refreshing orange juice and traditional sfincione. Discover Sicilian street food in Piazza Kalsa, including arancine, panelle, and "pane ca meusa," paired with local wines or craft beers. Visit the oldest shop for handmade Sicilian coppole, and conclude at Vucciria market, enjoying a sweet cannolo and a glass of zibibbo wine at the city's oldest tavern. Experience the authentic flavors and rich cultural heritage of Palermo on this unforgettable tour.

Palermo Private Street Food Tour: A Culinary Journey with a Chef

Dig deep into Palermo’s history on this guided tour of Palermo Royal Palace (Palazzo dei Normanni) and its Palatine Chapel (Cappella Palatina). With a guide helping you navigate, you’ll enter one of Europe’s oldest royal residences, which was once home to the Kings of Sicily, and then explore the chapel with its mix of mosaics and architecture. Entry to the palace gardens is also included.

Palermo: Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel – Small Group or Private

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get hands-on instruction in preparing two kinds of Italian pasta and a tasty tiramisu during this half-day culinary workshop. Learn homemade, generations-old recipes in an intimate group setting, capped at only 12 participants. Small-group pasta-making workshops take place in the home of a local Palermo chef and include a welcome prosecco with snacks, plus a sampling of your culinary creations.

Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by Cesarine

Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by Cesarine

Palermo Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better

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What are people saying about Palermo

COLEEN_M, Nov 2026

Your Palermo, Sicily, Street food , November 3, 2026.@6:30 pm

It was a great tour with Karla. She was informative and an amazing communicator. We loved her! Please give Karla, (we believe that was her name), our contact information. Our tour had four people. We were the couple from Boston. We had another couple there from New Zealand. We have an opportunity for Karla to visit the U.S. , please have her contact us. She was very excited about the U.S. !

Palermo : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

788rahelb, Nov 2026

Great tour off the beaten path of tourist traps

We had a wonderful 3-hour tour with Felipe through Palermo. We got great insights into this vibrant city with its many facets and saw and heard things that we would not have noticed without Felipe and this tour. Thanks to Felipe, we did not move from major structure to major structure with a horde of other tourists, but navigated safely through the markets and the maze of alleys in Palermo and were able to see the city through the eyes of a local. That is exactly what we wanted as an introduction to Palermo. In addition, Felipe gave us great recommendations for restaurants, bars, and other sights according to our interests. The 3 hours flew by. Felipe was very friendly, well-informed, and patient. Walking through the city with someone who has their center of life there is something very special. Despite bad weather that day, we had a great time and Felipe kept adapting to the situation. Clear recommendation and thank you very much!

Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More

Heidi_V, Oct 2026

Emma…the perfect culinary tour guide

Excellent tour with Emma. She was both engaging and informative about all the sights along our culinary journey. The food on the the tour was all so authentic and delicious and there was A LOT to taste. We made many stops and had such a wide variety of foods. Everything on my taste list was actually checked off. Emma made sure we were all happy and satisfied.

Palermo: Sicilian Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Wine by Cesarine

Natalie_B, Oct 2026

Perfecto!!

Perfecto afternoon! Such a wonderful and simple experience making 2 pasta recipes and a classic tiramisu. Rosa taught us hands-on (English) and sent us home with the easy-to-follow recipes for what we made. She has a beautiful home and was so welcoming to us all. I would love to come back to try the other recipes!

Sicilian Cooking Class

CGribben, Oct 2026

Wonderful

A wonderful, and great opportunity to learn culinary techniques from a real chef. It’s a true hands-on experience, making several dishes from granita to pasta and a lot in between. Not only are you preparing several dishes, you also shop for the ingredients needed to create a true Sicilian meal. I highly recommend this tour, you won’t be disappointed.

Palermo No Mafia walking tour: discover the Anti-mafia culture in Sicily

Veronique_M, Oct 2026

Exciting.

Chloé is a guide involved in the subject, passionate about its importance, and fascinating. You come out of it changed. Far from the clichés, you are faced with the concrete reality for all Palermitans. The tour requires no special physical ability; it is a walk rich in places symbolizing the major events that took place around the fight against the mafia.

Small-Group Night Street Food Tour of Palermo (All-Inclusive)

MaryAnn_D, Oct 2026

Palermo Street Tour

This was an amazing food tour.! The meeting point was easy to find and so was our guide Vinz with his red umbrella. Vinz led us thru the streets of Palermo telling us the history and stories of Palermo that made it all come alive. He is smart, funny and he can sing and dance into your heart. The food was thoughtful, local and more than expected. I am a vegetarian and each stop had a delicious option for me! example bruschetta/aranchina/eggplant pizza to name a few! Be sure our meat eaters were very happy with their offerings as well. All stops were ready for us excellent seating and friendly. A number of stops offered beer and wine. Try not go eat much prior to the tour you are going to sample amazing local food and lots if it! The walk was casual and easily doable for all. Vinz made sure we all knew how to find our way back to our hotels before departing very caring. I am a solo traveller and felt very welcome and included in our group. lI have travelled extensively and this was the best food tour yet. Thank you Vinz for one of the best food tours!

Discover the Charm of Palermo: A 3-Hour UNESCO Sites Walking Tour

Deborah_M, Oct 2026

Laura was awesome and...

Laura was awesome and very knowledgeable about the history of Palermo. She combined her growing up in the area and now living there. Great humor, passion and fun made the tour even better. She got us around the student demonstration and adjusted the tour without missing a beat. One of the best guides we've had with Viator- She deserves to know that!

Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better

Varanda_P, Oct 2026

Excellent Food tour!!

This is a Fabulous tour!! Great food, Great fun, and our Fantastic guide Carlo. Carlo was so knowledgeable and kind and helpful. He attended to every need of the group, always with a smile. We learned a lot, saw exciting things and experienced delicious food. I highly recommend this tour!!!

Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food

Doris_W, Oct 2026

Great food tour with lots of added information and fun.

Gained a lot of information about Palermo. Guide provided recommendations for other sites restaurants and bars which was very helpful. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Palermo for the first time.

The Original Palermo Street Food & Market Tour (All-Inclusive!)

John_T, Oct 2026

Don't Eat Beforehand!!

Extremely informative and well thought out tour!! DO NOT EAT any breakfast before you go to the 9:30 am tour!! Made that mistake! Our tour guide, Simona, provided insight into why foods are prepared the way they are and the origins of how they came to be! Very enjoyable and filling tour!!

Palermo Walking Tour and Street Food

Debbie_W, Jun 2026

Great food/ history tour in Palermo

Very informative tour. Host Fabrizio was very generous, patient and knowledgeable. Our family group really enjoyed everything about this tour. Sample tastings of many street foods and opportunities (and time) to buy anything else you desire along the way. Fabrizio offered many recommendations and was happy to be contacted for further information etc before or after the tour. Highly recommend this tour.