--- title: Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better lang: en type: tour city: Palermo country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 206 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 14 (Street Food & Market Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-29 data_updated: 2026-09-29 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-taste-the-tradition-on-a-food-tour-by-do-eat-better/ --- # Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better **Guidekin's take:** A longer walk of the historic centre and its markets that puts the Sicilian sweets alongside the savoury street food, eating at trusted vendors until the stops add up to a full meal. Water and one alcoholic drink for adults are in the price, tips are not, and severe food allergies rule you out. 4.91 from 206 reviews at €69 per person for 3h 30m. ## Overview Discover Palermo through its flavors on our Palermo Street Food Tour, a walk through the historic center of one of Italy’s most vibrant cities. Stroll along lively streets and markets while tasting the dishes Palermitans truly love, from bold traditional street food to iconic Sicilian sweets. Each stop is carefully selected to introduce you to authentic local traditions and trusted vendors for a truly memorable food experience. Your guide is a passionate local Foodie who shares insider tips, explains each dish, and tells the stories behind every bite. Do Eat Better Experience tours combine high quality gastronomy with an immersive cultural walk, offering a real taste of everyday Sicilian life. Tours run in small groups to ensure a personal and authentic experience. Please note the tour is always run in English and Italian. Other languages are available upon request. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:30, 18:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €49: ages 6 to 10 ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 206 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Do Eat Better Experience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Palermo: Taste the Tradition on a Food Tour by Do Eat Better | €69 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | - | | Florence Food Tour+ Drink Card | €69 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Italian | Special Drink Card: (18+ Only) You will enjoy a total of least 3 alcoholic drinks along your tour. Wine, Beer or Spirits will be offered. | ## What's included - English-speaking local tour guide - Water - At least one alcoholic drink is included (only for over 18-year-old guests) - This is an itinerant full meal. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal in at least 4 stops ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Do Eat Better Experience - Palermo Food Tours** (pass by, no stop) - This Palermo food tour takes you to a variety of stops where you can savor both iconic street food and authentic, homemade dishes, offering a true taste of the city’s rich culinary tradition. 2. **Basilica di San Francesco d'Assisi** (45m) - You’ll stop to taste the iconic panino con la milza, one of Palermo’s most traditional and daring street food specialties, offering a deep dive into the city’s bold culinary soul. This experience takes place in the evocative area around the Basilica of San Francesco d’Assisi,... 3. **Via Maqueda** (45m) - You’ll enjoy a classic serving of panelle, Palermo’s beloved chickpea fritters, a simple yet iconic taste of the city’s street-food tradition. This stop comes alive along one of Palermo’s most dynamic streets, where historic buildings, lively crowds, and street performers... 4. **Fontana della Vergogna - The Praetorian Fountain** (45m) - You cannot claim to have been in Palermo without having tried the iconic Pasta alla Norma, a true celebration of Sicilian flavors. This classic dish is enjoyed in the stunning setting of Piazza Pretoria, where elegant palaces and the famous Fountain of Shame frame the... 5. **To end on a high note, enjoy a colorful and sweet explosion of taste with Sic...** (30m) - To end on a high note, enjoy a colorful and sweet explosion of taste with Sicilian cannoli, cassata, or granita, perfect for a warm summer afternoon. All of this takes place along one of Palermo’s liveliest streets, where the buzz of local life, historic buildings, and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 18:30 - 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 Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Palermo Food Tour in front of the Church 'Santa Maria della Catena' Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Ei9QaWF6emV0dGEgZGVsbGUgRG9nYW5lLCA5MDEzMyBQYWxlcm1vIFBBLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCWV3HWLy5RkTEfE9SYCVLlnAEhQKEgnbZ3NG9eUZExH_TsmbgTbO5w ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Please be aware that the guide may speak both in English and Italian during the tour - For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience. ## Compared with other Street Food & Market Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 14** | €69 | 3h 30m | 4.91 (206) | shared | | [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 | | [Palermo Ballaro Market & Street Food Tour by Eating Europe](/italy/palermo/tours/palermo-ballaro-market-street-food-tour-by-eating-europe/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 4.97 (150) | 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 | Ranked #8 of 14 in Street Food & Market Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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