--- title: Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe lang: en type: tour city: Palermo country: Italy price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 150 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Small or private? rank_in_category: 2 of 14 (Street Food & Market Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-ballaro-market-street-food-tour-by-eating-europe/ --- # Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe **Guidekin's take:** A walk through Ballaro market in the Albergheria quarter with arancine, sfincione and pastries from a monastery turned bakery, six tastings and four drinks in all. The group is capped at twelve, the guide works in English only, there is no hotel pickup and booking needs a minimum of two. 4.97 from 150 reviews at €48 per person for 3h. **Small or private?:** Choose Small-group Food Tour: six tastings, four drinks, max twelve guests, minimum two; 4.97 from 150 reviews at €48 per person. Trade-off: Minimum two guests required. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Step into the soul of Palermo on this immersive street food adventure through the historic Albergheria district on a small-group tour. Wander through the lively Ballarò Market with your local guide, where centuries-old traditions meet bold Sicilian flavors and sizzling street food. Along the way, taste your way through a delicious line-up of Palermo's street food royalty: crispy arancine, crocchè, soft sfincione pizza, and more! Visit a hidden monastery-turned-bakery for divine pastries crafted from age-old recipes, sample sun-drenched tomatoes and “cheese on horseback,” and sip espresso from one of Italy’s top independent roasters. With each stop, you'll uncover stories of resilience, rebellion, and the enduring pride of Palermo’s food-loving locals. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting for you and… - Group size varies by option: small group from €48 · private from €99 - Starts 10:00, 10:30, 11:15: 3 departures a day - Food included: ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips - Children from €39: ages 4 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person for the Small-group Food Tour (12 pax) option; other options up to €99 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 150 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Eating Europe Food Tours Rome ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small-group Food Tour (12 pax) | €48 / person | English | Wander Ballarò Market on foot in a small group, tasting 6 street food bites and 4 local drinks in Palermo's oldest market. Duration: 3 hours | | Upgrade to a Private Food Tour | €99 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 3 hours Enjoy Ballarò Market: on a a private tour, tasting 6 street food bites and 4 local drinks at a pace set entirely by your group. | ## What's included - Local English-speaking guide - 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 - Enjoy 6 carefully selected street food tastings and 4 drinks on a small-group tour - ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Extra drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried ...** (20m) - Since 1947, this renowned Palermo eatery is famous for its traditional fried specialties. Taste panelle (chickpea fritters) and crocchè (mashed potato croquettes), classic local snacks; a true Sicilian street food experience. 2. **The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th c...** (pass by, no stop) - The Arch of Cutò is an ancient monument in Palermo, dating back to the 13th century. It is part of the Palazzo Cutò and it's one of the main entrances of Ballarò Market. 3. **Visit a beloved Palermo bakery, running for 56 years and celebrated even by t...** (35m) - Visit a beloved Palermo bakery, running for 56 years and celebrated even by the NY Times! The chef will prepare two types of sfincione: the Palermitano with tomatoes and caciocavallo cheese, and the Bagherese with tuna, cheese and onions. 4. **Arancina is the most famous street food in Palermo** (30m) - In this old pharmacy, Anna has opened a small bistrò where the food is prepared fresh everyday and arancine are nice and round, as they should be! 5. **One of Palermo’s most striking historic squares, just steps from Quattro Canti** (pass by, no stop) - At its center stands the Fontana Pretoria, a 16th-century Renaissance fountain originally made in Florence and later transported to Palermo in 644 individual pieces. 6. **Enjoy a cannolo espresso at a hidden pastry stop inside a former monastery** (20m) - Watch as one of Palermo’s best cannoli is filled fresh on the spot with creamy ricotta and finished with pistachio, chocolate chips, and candied fruit. 7. **Piazza Bellini** (pass by, no stop) - This square is a unique intersection of history and it's most famous for housing two UNESCO World Heritage churches side-by-side, each representing the city's Arab-Norman heritage. 8. **We will end our tour with a coffee stop, in this 100 years old roastery** (10m) - Casa Stagnitta is a reference to locals when it comes to good coffee and pastries. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 11:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-29 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJXcYbY47lGRMRgox1Ti_01v4 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. ## Compared with other Street Food & Market Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 14** | €48 | 3h | 4.97 (150) | varies by option | | [Palermo Food Tour: 10+ Tastings of Arancini, Cannoli, Wine & More](/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-food-tour-10-tastings-of-arancini-cannoli-wine-more/?format=md) | €76 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (831) | shared | | [Walking Tour and street food Tour Palermo / History and Food](/italy/palermo/tours/walking-tour-and-street-food-tour-palermo-history-and-food/?format=md) | €50 | 3h | 4.94 (402) | shared | | [Palermo on a plate: Traditional Food & Wine tour (All-Inclusive)](/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-on-a-plate-traditional-food-wine-tour-all-inclusive/?format=md) | €99 | 4h | 4.97 (125) | shared | Ranked #2 of 14 in Street Food & Market Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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