Description
On this street food walking tour in Palermo you learn the city the way its residents do, one bite at a time. A food-loving local guide leads you through the historic center, and between stops talks about Palermo's past, including Garibaldi and the unification of Italy.
The route passes landmarks you would want to see anyway: Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral and the Quattro Canti crossroads. In the morning departure it also goes through Capo Market, where colours, aromas and local voices set a real Sicilian scene. The market is only open in the morning, so only the morning tour visits it.
The tasting is the heart of the walk. Expect the classics of the city's street stalls:
- sfincione, soft pizza with oregano, tomato, onion and breadcrumbs
- crocché, potato croquettes
- panelle, fried chickpea fritters
- arancine, rice balls filled with meat or butter, or the spleen sandwich for the curious
The last stop is a Sicilian dessert. The exact tastings can change with the season. Tell the organiser about allergies or diets in advance: vegetarian options are possible, but the tour is not suited to vegans or to people avoiding gluten or lactose. The walk lasts about two and a half hours, and tips and drinks are not included.