Food, Wine & Nightlife in Palermo

Sample the best of Sicily's street food during a 3- or 4-hour walking tour of Palermo. This small-group food tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating culinary world of Sicily's capital. Visit the famous and bustling Vucciria and Mercato di Capo outdoor markets, tasting five different Sicilian treats along the way - including 'panelle' (chickpea fritters) and 'arancine' (deep-fried rice balls). Pass major Palermo monuments during the tour, like the imposing Teatro Massimo, and round out your tour with some local sweet wine and a seasonal dessert. This food walking tour is limited to 12 people, making sure you get a more personal experience.

Exclusive Private Tour with a licensed Local Guide and Top Class Mercedes Minivan. Sicily has more vineyards than any other Italian regions competing for first place as the largest wine producer. The island is renowned for the many outstanding wines, some of them produced in the wine capital of Marsala, which gives the name to the world-famous wine. The nearby Salt Pans with its characteristic old windmills, are inside a beautiful area protected by the WWF, right on the coast between Trapani and Marsala. The salt produced in this area is part of Slow Food Italian Presidia. Erice, with its unique location, just about 2500 feet above sea level, it overlooks nearby Trapani and the salt flats, and is surrounded by a lush park and hilltop castles, which offer charming old stone streets to stroll and several medieval churches to investigate.

Go off the beaten tourist trail in Palermo and discover the city's cuisine and wine as you go. With a guide, you'll discover traditional eateries where samples of food and wine await. Sip on prosecco, chow down on Sicilian pastries, and admire several Palermo landmarks including the Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Numbers are limited to 15 people for a small-group experience.