Top Palermo Dining Experiences - page 2

Get hands-on practice making Sicilian cuisine during this small-group cooking class in Palermo. See local life during visits to a market and artisan shops, use fresh ingredients, and learn Sicilian cooking techniques directly from your host. Make an authentic Palermo dish, such as pasta con le sarde, panelle, or caponata.

This tour stands out by pairing a short sightseeing walk through central Palermo with a private wine and cheese tasting session in a wine bar. Meet your guide near Piazza Ruggero Settimo, take a 30–45-minute walking tour visiting some of Palermo’s main monuments, and sit down for your tastings: 5 Sicilian cheeses, almond cookies, and 6 local wines such as Nero d’Avola and Catarratto.

Get ready for a unique experience in Monreale and Palermo, where you will feel part of the rich tapestry of history and culture of this extraordinary land.

A fun tour for foodies and home cooks, this tour takes you into a local’s home for a traditional Italian meal. Meet your host at a nearby market where you’ll shop for ingredients together. Back at the caserina’s home, help prepare the meal while enjoying a glass (or two) of Sicilian wine. Enjoy a four-course meal including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, and dessert—topped off with an espresso.

Learn the secrets of Sicilian cuisine under the guidance of a local chef at the family-run Mamma Corleone in the heart of Palermo. Take part in a small-group class and create a selection of traditional Sicilian dishes such as pasta Alla Norma, meatballs with tomato sauce, and biancomangiare dessert. Get hands-on in the kitchen, pick up plenty of cooking tips and tricks, then sit down to enjoy your delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Discover the ancient origins of Sicily during this private sightseeing tour from the Palermo region. Visit the town of Erice, famous for its sweet confections and for being associated with the goddess of fertility. Then, explore Marsala’s historic center and the archaeological treasures of Mozia, an island rich with Phoenician, Greek, and Roman heritage. This is not a guided tour but a private, English-speaking driver is included.

Discover two of Palermo’s most distinctive landmarks on this immersive, private tour. Set off from your accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included—and venture first to the Capuchin Catacombs: a macabre destination home to thousands of mummified bodies, many of them priests. Next, discover the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its fusion of Norman and Arabic architecture. A break for Sicilian coffee and nibbles is also included. **ATTENTION: Due to renovation works throughout 2024, the cathedral (not the cloister) will only remain partially open to visitors.**

An enogastronomic journey immersed in the splendid Baglio, which would become, in 1857, the headquarters of the Cantine Duca di Salaparuta of Casteldaccia. A complete experience that will move you through landscapes, wines, and the stories of those who have a deep love for this land. The tasting will be accompanied by an appetizer made with simple, high-quality ingredients sourced from our territory. The Alliata di Villafranca family, Dukes of Salaparuta, helped lay the foundations of modern Sicilian winemaking, and beyond. Lovers of the arts and culture, the Alliata family has played a key role in the island's history, helping to introduce and make Sicilian grape varieties known and loved around the world.

Palermo is famous for its street fare, but only locals know the best places to sample the city’s on-the-go specialties. With this small-group tour, discover the top market stalls, gourmet shops, and eateries and sample three different savory and sweet delights. Learn about the city’s culinary history and note your favorite dishes and where to sample them for a second visit on your own.