Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe

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Palermo, Italy

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3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Palermo's street food scene is hard to navigate without knowing which stalls serve authentic dishes. Join a local guide to journey through the Albergheria district and Ballarò Market, sampling multiple bites and 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.

Learn how Sicily's food, history, and culture influence one another
Venture off the usual tourist trail to visit spots loved by residents
Sample Palermo's specialities at traditional eateries
Benefit from the relaxed pace of a small-group tour

What's Included

Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks
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
Local English-speaking guide
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips

Gratuities / Tips for the guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Niccolò Palmeri, 4, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

End point

Casa Stagnitta - Caffetteria Gelateria Ristorante
Discesa dei Giudici, 46/50/52, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy

Itinerary

Via Niccolò Palmeri

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco di Cutò (Pass By)

Via Albergheria

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via Maqueda

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Pretoria (Pass By)

Piazza Bellini

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Bellini (Pass By)

Discesa dei Giudici

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

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.
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!
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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great food and an amazing market

Kenneth_W, May 2026

The food was great and the market we toured was amazing. Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. She chose great spots and provided excellent recommendations for other places to try. Definitely a high point during our visit to Palermo.

Response from Host, May 2026

Ciao Kennet, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review about our Palermo Street Food & Market Tour" ! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that the food tour was a high point of your visit to Palermo. Our markets are the beating heart of the city, and we are delighted that you enjoyed exploring them. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to your guide. She will be so happy to know that her knowledge, friendliness, and recommendations helped make your time here so special. We hope to have you soon for another foodie adventure across Europe!

Best street food tour in Palermo

Kimberly_M, Jul 2024

We had an amazing time on our Palermo Street Food & Market tour with Giusi as our guide. We were very impressed that she had such extensive knowledge about the history and ingredients of the food we were tasting. We did not leave hungry! These were full portions we got to try and it was all delicious! The market was busy and bustling and so fun to experience. Hands down the best tour we booked while in Palermo, highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Ciao Kimberly, thank you very much for this lovely review and for the recommendation. It was a great pleasure for me having you and your family on tour with me. I am glad you liked everything and you didn't leave on a empty stomach ( impossible on a EE tour!). We hope to see you again for another food adventure! Have a purple day!