Palermo Food & Wine Tours
Palermo has one of the great street-food cultures in Europe: arancine, panelle and sfincione from the stalls of Ballarò and the Capo, and cannoli filled to order. This is our Palermo hub. Below are the top-rated food and drink experiences in Palermo, then our pages for each kind of experience.
Top-rated food experiences in Palermo
The best food experiences to book in Palermo
The top-rated experience of each kind in Palermo, side by side: one pick per type, chosen by GetYourGuide reviews. Each links to our full comparison for that type.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,281) | Cooking Classes | Check availability |
| Street Food and History Walking Tour with 5 Tastings | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,712) | Street Food Tours | Check availability |
Our pick: the Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine, rated 4.9 from 1,281 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
Pick the kind of experience first. On a first visit, a guided food tour is the quickest way to taste Palermo; a hands-on class suits a free afternoon or evening; a tasting fits in between sights. For the full choice, see our pages for cooking classes and street food tours.
The food experiences to book in Palermo
Pick the kind of experience first, then compare the tours on each page. Every page shows the top-rated options with their ratings, length and what is included.
Eating on your own? Our guide What to Eat in Palermo: Local Dishes, Where Locals Eat & the Best Street Food Tours lists the places locals rate, what to order and what to drink.
How to choose in Palermo
On a first visit, a guided food tour is the quickest way to taste the city: it covers the dishes you would otherwise have to hunt down, in the places worth going to. If you have more time, add a hands-on class or a tasting, and keep one evening free to eat on your own.
Book a day or two ahead, more in high season and at weekends. Most experiences on GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before they start.
FAQ about Palermo Food & Wine Tours
Frequently asked questions
What food experiences can I book in Palermo?
The main ones are cooking classes and street food tours. Each has its own page with the top-rated options.
How far ahead should I book?
A day or two is usually enough; book further ahead for weekends and high season. Most experiences can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.
Where should I eat in Palermo on my own?
Our guide What to Eat in Palermo: Local Dishes, Where Locals Eat & the Best Street Food Tours names the places locals rate, with what to order and what to drink.
What is the best food experience in Palermo?
It depends on the kind you want. The most booked are the Pizza and Gelato Cooking Class with Dinner and Wine (cooking classes) and the Street Food and History Walking Tour with 5 Tastings (street food tours). The table above shows the top pick for each type, with ratings.