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Palermo is an urban melting pot characterized by history and culture so diverse that it often feels conflicted. Discover an intriguing range of architectural styles, from Arabian domes to baroque buildings, and enjoy delicious cuisine that spans a variety of origins. Be sure to visit the Palace of the Normans, the Palatine Chapel and the church of St. John of the Hermits. Art and music lovers won’t want to miss the Galleria d’Arte Moderna (the “GAM”), the Salinas or an opera or ballet at the Teatro Massimo.
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1. Private Palermo street food tour with Chef Fulvio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Taste the culinary gems of Palermo that only a local can find! Enjoy a pleasant walk through the city, going from one tasting of traditional Sicilian foods to another. The tour will last about 3 hours and evening food walk are available upon request. • You'll taste: Arancina Palermitana (fried rice balls stuffed with a meat sauce), Sfincione (the famous pizza in Palermo), Panelle (deep-fried chickpeas), Crocchè or Cazzilli (soft potato bites), Bread with Milza (the sandwich king of street food), and a few other surprises that you'll find along the way! • Wine and beer are included • Stops at historical places of interest • Fulvio is a professional chef • This experience is bookable as a private event only *Eatwith is the world’s largest community for culinary experiences with locals. Enjoy local food and browse dinner parties, cooking classes and more in beautiful homes and exclusive venues.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Small group tour with a personal guide, Insider tips and recommendations from your local host, The chance to try and buy local specialties, Meet other people from around the world
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By clareo856
I recently had the pleadure of attending one of Fulvio's fabulous lunches here in the heart of Palermo. A glorious day spent exploring the markets for local healthy delicious food. Fulvio knew all the best places to buy the finest cheese. The finest vegetables, meat and wines. Once we had finished af the market we brought all the ingredients back to his welcoming and comfortable home and began cooking lunch. Fulvio is a fantastic guide and cook and under his supervision we prepared a starter of stuffed artichoke filled with garlic and a wonderful local green vegetable similar to spinach. Oil and lemon on top. Delicious. We cooked frittata and ate some perfectly cooked cauliflower. We then prepared a very sicilian pasta dish with cauliflower, raisins and breadcrumbs. Then we ate fish with a chilli garlic and lemon dressing. Divine.. we finished our meal off with tiramisu and some fine italian liquers and coffee. There was an abundance of wine and a delightful group of tourists from berlin, australia and siberia. The day was relaxed and sociable and very enjoyable. We were regaled with tales of sicilian life and Fulvio was the perfect host keeping us entertained and well fed and our wine glasses topped up. Highly recommend this course as a great introduction to sicilian cooking and getting to know a little more about the culture of this amazing city. Thank you Fulvio
2. Hald Day Walking Tour Palermo Combining Art And Food
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
UNESCO PALERMO : this 4hours walking tour includes the visit inside the Royal Norman Palace (12 century) to admire the Palatina Chapel and its Byzantine mosaics , the main monument to represent the wealth and political and cultural power of the Norman kingdom. San Giovanni Eremiti church which show the persistence of Arab influences in Sicily (outside) Walking tour in the old city to admire the Cathedral, Quattro Canti and Fountain Pretoria, Bellini square (Martorana and San Cataldo churches) Proceeding to the historical market Ballarò we stop to experience the street food ( arancine, panelle, sfincione, milza etc..) as you learn abut Sicilian gastronomy, recipes, sweets and wines, the perception of its intensity can be altered by smell and tasting :Sicily is a land with an extraordinary food tradition.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By jstjames1961
My wife and I were planning a trip to Italy. My wife decided to setup a 3 day tour of Sicily where her family came from. She contacted Roberta and shared some family information with her. The idea was to visit Erice area and a little town of Valerice where my wife's family came from. Roberta picked us up at our hotel in Palermo and our way to Erice area she did a great job telling us about the region and the history. During time from when my wife initially contacted Roberta, she took it upon herself to do some research about my wife's family to the point of making contact with some of my wife's relatives. During the ride from Palermo to Erice area Roberta announced that she had made contact with the family and we were to meet them that day. Needless to say my wife and I were very excited to hear this news. We drove to my wife's relatives home in Valerice and they welcomed us in with open arms. Never meeting these people before and not being able to speak their language was a little intimidating. Roberta to the rescue, she was able to act as our translator and we had a terrific visit. My wife's relatives then took us to the church Santuario Maria S.S. della Misericordia in Valerice which all of family attended and were baptized in. The church was built in 1637 and is still in terrific shape. Roberta then took us on a tour of Erice and Trapani. She did an excellent job and I would recommend her services highly. Roberta acted as our tour guide, helped with genealogy, acted as a translator, and even a doctor when my wife started feeling ill when we rode the tram up to Erice. My wife and I can't say enough good things about Roberta Teresi.
3. Food and culture in Palermo!
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Walking tour of good food, art and culture, explaining everything from the birth of the city step by step to today's markets, in a simple but passionate way ... with excellent street food.
Inclusions: Street Food tasting: sfincione, panelle, crocchè and arancine. Water included.
Exclusions: Soda/Pop, Alcoholic Beverages, Coffee and/or Tea
4. Agrigento Tour The Valley of the Temples
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
the tour was organized to admire the archaeological and landscape beauties of the Valley of the Temples
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By E9924IFnataliae
Excellent! 5 stars. Very comfortable journey. Would definitely use again. Arrived on time. Thank you
5. Wine Tour Cantine Florio and the Island of Mozia
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
the tour was organized to visit the renowned florio marsala wineries with tasting included and the wonderful stagnone reserve
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Cantine Florio entrance with tasting, tasting at Cantine Florio (Marsala), Parking Fees
Exclusions: Lunch, boat ticket for mozia
Reviewed By E9924IFnataliae
Excellent! 5 stars. Very comfortable journey. Would definitely use again. Arrived on time. Thank you
6. A walk among the monuments and markets of Palermo
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The tour explores both the historical, architectural and cultural aspects of the city. Through the visit of the main monuments and tastings of typical local products (street food) you will be able to grasp the essence of the city.
Inclusions: Certified guide, Pick up service
Exclusions:
Reviewed By davek430
Cetty is a true professional that makes Palermo a pleasure to visit. 1st class tour all the way. Highly recommended.
7. Sicily UNESCO Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy the best of South Italy in our private tour. All you can see and enjoy in a fantastic week full of freedom, Sicilian authentic spirit, hearty locals, cooking class experience, wine tasting, lunch in a small country side trattoria, knowledgeable guides, breath-taking panoramas, elegance and comfort.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, Hotel 3/4 ** BB
Exclusions: Gratuities
8. Monreale, Cefalù and Castelbuono from Palermo, Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this tour from Palermo. Meet your driver at any address in Palermo and leave for a unique experience. The tour starts with Monreale, the famous Arab-Norman village. Located on the Rocca Di Monreale, from here you can also admire the entire Conca d'Oro. The main attraction is its Cathedral, built by William II of Altavilla. The driver will provide you with information on Cefalù during the 60-minute journey to the city. Visit the historic city of Cefalù and stroll through its narrow, typically medieval streets. Visit local attractions such as the Mandralisca Museum, the Duomo, the Lavatoio and more. Then we will head to Castelbuono, a small but beautiful village set in a wooded landscape. Entering the old center you can breathe the air of a past time, with the fourteenth century castle that dominates the city and the typical flavors of the place, such as the manna and the delicious Panettone of Fiasconaro, famous all over the world.
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Pick-up service from the hotel / port, Bilingual Italian-English driver, Child seats (on request)
Exclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Tourist guide, Gratuities
Reviewed By Atara R
My husband and i returned from Sicily and used Panormus on several occasions to help us explore the island. Our driver was Mimmo and he was an absolute delight...he was so accomodating, pleasant, interesting and spoke very good English! We loved being with him and would recommend anyone ask to have him as your driver! Panormus is an excellent company...they respond quickly to inquiries and make the process of arrangements flawless...don't consider using any other company. Their prices are comparable with everyone else so you are not overpaying when using them. We felt completely taken care of and we are so happy that they were the company we used! And, as an extra bonus, Mimmo and Marcus went to the trouble of picking up some magnets that I wanted and did not buy enough of in the market in Palermo and gave them to me as a parting gift...it doesn't get better than that!!
9. Private 4-hour Walking Tour of Palermo with official tour guide
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy Palermo’s great architecture and wonderful sights during this walking private tour with your own private official tour guide. Your official tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby, in front of your apartment building or in a fixed encounter point. Palermo is known as the city of delights, for it’s beautiful mosques, palaces and gardens. The city has been home of many different cultures during all it’s history. Palermo is Sicily’s touristic and economic capital, offers beautiful weather all year round and a fantastic gastronomy. During this private walking tour you will get to know the most emblematic sites of the city. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know during this private tour of Palermo: Quattro Canti Historical Market of Palermo Teatro Massimo Church “Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana” Norman Palace Duomo (Cathedral of Palermo) San Giovanni degli Eremiti Church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio Martorana - SAVE COVID-19 SAFE
Inclusions: Private official tour guide for 4 hours, Hotel/apartment pick-up and drop-off (if hotel is centrally located), Private Tour, Local Taxes, SAVE COVID-19 SAFE
Exclusions: Private vehicle for transportation during the tour, Entrances Fees, Food and Drinks
Reviewed By Fady1958
We booked the Santa Margherita and Portofino tour during the same cruise where we also booked Roma, Marseilles and Palermo. We have decided to do that at that time because we wanted to take advantage of the opportunities a cruise can give you, which is having dinner and sleep on the boat then wake up the next day in a different city and discover that city, and boy we were right: Especially that we were advised and served by Tour Travel and More, which have been proving, once again to us, that they are so passionate about their business that they oversees your expectations. The tour was excellent and our guide again was very passionate and knowledgeable together with the comfort and cleanliness of the car. Inclusive at a point in time, the road was closed because of a small landslide, and the driver together with our guide proposed a different activity in order not having to wait. We had a wonderful time and felt at all times overwhelmed by all the attention and the kindness of the staff. Thank you again
10. Palermo 2-Hour Private Guided Tour
Explore Palermo, an authentic gem of Sicily on a 2-hour private guided walking tour. Discover the monuments, the buildings and the stories that made of Catania one of the most important and beautiful Italian cities in the past and today.
Inclusions: Private tour led by an expert guide
Exclusions: Food & drinks, Tickets to enter churches/monuments/attractions (in case you want to visit the interiors)
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