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Food Tours in Sicily — 15 That Justify the Detour

24 tours  ·  from $46

Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 food tours in Sicily earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting - The ride from Catania to 2,000 meters
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Catania: Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

1.Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a comfortable minivan with a local guide such as Leonardo, Daphne, or Emilia. Walk around ancient craters at up to 2,100 meters, enter a lava cave with helmet and flashlight, taste cantucci and zibibbo, and finish at Monte Pomiciaro, with a sunset option available.

“We really enjoyed this experience. Our guide, Daphine, was spectacular. She provided a very safe and peaceful trip from Catania to Etna. She was super attentive and has spectacular knowledge about the region. We highly recommend this attraction!!!”

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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty - Capo Market: Palermo on a food stall scale
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Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

2.Palermo Original Street Food Walking Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Meet near Teatro Massimo for a three-hour, small-group walk through Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets. Guides such as Angelo, Alessandro, Vinz, and Simona pair local stories with panelle, arancine, cheese, olives, drinks, and a seasonal dessert. Come hungry, wear good walking shoes, and mention dietary needs when booking.

“Great your guide., wonderful food. Vinz made it all worth while and taught us all so much. Everyone should do this tour with him.”

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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour - Starting near Teatro Massimo and the puppet theater
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Palermo: Street Food and History Walking Tour

3.Street Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,294 reviews · from $54

Join Fabrizio for a three-hour walking tour through Palermo’s old town and Capo Market. Taste sfincione, panelle, crocché, arancine, cannolo, and one drink while learning about Sicilian food, architecture, and local life. The route includes the Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Pretoria Fountain, and traditional puppet theater.

“The tour itself was the perfect mix of some historic locations and tasty street food. Fabrizio was an enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. Glad we booked.”

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From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave - Entering the lava cave near the 1792 eruption
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From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

4.From Catania: Mount Etna Sunset Tour with Tasting and Cave

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,119 reviews · from $45Best value

From Catania, explore Mount Etna by van and on foot with a multilingual guide. Taste honey, olive oil, jams, and wine at Enoteca dell’Etna, visit a lava cave when included, then watch sunset near the Silvestri craters. Guides such as Alessandro, Carmelo, and Giuseppe are praised for clear explanations and friendly care.

“simply fun and entertaining. Valentina showed great knowledge and took us to amazing sights”

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Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup - Walking the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters
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Catania: Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

5.Etna Morning Excursion with Tasting and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 820 reviews · from $67

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a small group of up to eight. Walk the Silvestri Craters at 2,000 meters, enter an ancient lava cave with a helmet and flashlight, see the 1991 lava flow, and taste honey, olive oil, pesto, and wine near Zafferana Etnea. Guides may include Simone, Zelia, Alessio, or Constanza.

“Nice trip for half a day. You get to see some of Etnas craters, hear some history, go through a cave and taste some local products. Our guide Constanza was great - laid back and knowledgeable”

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Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting - Walking past Palermo’s major sights
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Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting

6.Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 632 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Meet your English-speaking guide by Teatro Massimo for a 2.5-hour walk through central Palermo. Visit Capo Market, sample sfincione, crocché, panelle, arancine, and a Sicilian dessert, and hear stories about the city, its food, and its traditions. Guides may include Francesco, Silvia, Alessandra, or Alessandro.

“Fantastic tour. Our guide was local and scared his own experiences growing up in Palermo, which only added to the experience. The food is incredible and the atmosphere in the market is so much fun. This is not to be missed.”

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Palermo: Small Group Night Street Food Tour - Vucciria’s Fried Classics and Everyday Snacks
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Palermo: Small Group Night Street Food Tour

7.Small Group Night Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 589 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet at Teatro Massimo for a three-hour English-language walk through Palermo’s backstreets, Vucciria market area, and old port. Guides such as Simona, Alessandro, Raffaella, and Vinz lead tastings of arancini, panelle, croquettes, focaccia, spleen sandwiches, ravazzata, Sicilian beer or wine, and a seasonal dessert.

“Incredible experience - only second to my own home country India’s street food delights!”

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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour - The Secret Arancina Stop
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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

8.Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 540 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet your English-speaking guide at Teatro Massimo for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets. Taste arancina, panelle, cazzilli, sfincione, pani ca’ meusa, local drinks, and a seasonal dessert. Guides such as Angelo, Simona, Vinz, and Salvo bring food, history, and local characters into the story.

“Vinz Was the most informed vibrant tour guy that have ever had in any country. Always smiling making fun, telling you tips, stories. Was impressed how he presented the story of end of mafia , he was living this ! He is just amazing the only reason to do another tour is he !”

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From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings - Rifugio Sapienza and the extinct craters
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From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

9.From Taormina: Etna Tour with Hiking, Cave Visit, & Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

Travel from Taormina or Giardini Naxos to Mount Etna with a guide such as Salvatore, Alessandro, or Giuseppe. Walk extinct craters, enter a lava cave with a helmet and headlamp, then taste honey, olive oil, wine, and other Etna products. The small group is limited to eight people.

“our driver and guide, Florence, was teriffic. Her driving skills were very good. Navigating the winding road, through villages was easy for her. Her knowledge of the arra and of Etna was very comprehensive and she guided our group of 5 with ease.”

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Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset - Quattro Canti and the political story of Palermo
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Palermo: Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset

10.Street Food Walking Tour at Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 492 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52

Meet your English-speaking guide by San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini near Quattro Canti for 2.5 hours of Palermo history and generous street-food tastings. Expect panelle, arancine, sfincione, crocché, caponata, a possible spleen sandwich, granita, and a sweet finish. Vegetarian options are available, but the tour is not suitable for vegans or people with gluten intolerance.

“This was a fantastic tour and a great way to orientate yourself to Palermo. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the city’s history and food culture. The sunset timing made it even more special, with beautiful light over the bustling streets and markets. We sampled delicious local street foods and learned so much about Sicilian traditions. Highly recommend this tour at the start of your stay in Palermo!”

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Palermo: Guided Bike Tour with Street Food Tasting - Starting near Palermo’s central sights
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Palermo: Guided Bike Tour with Street Food Tasting

11.Guided Bike Tour with Street Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 479 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Ride through Palermo with Chiara and her team on a relaxed three-hour tour covering Piazza Bellini, Piazza Pretoria, San Francesco Church, Piazza Marina, the harbor, and a huge Moreton Bay fig. You’ll use a bike, helmet, and radio guide, with stops for Sicilian street food and cannoli.

“The tour was very informative, the local food was great. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Palermo and wanting to see key sights with the best tour guide. Grazie mille Chiara and Daniele for your kind hospitality!”

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The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty - Arancini, fried staples, and a full Sicilian meal
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The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty

12.The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

Spend about three hours walking central Catania with a local Streaty guide such as Gisella, Allegra, Davide, Barbara, or Luca. Visit A’ Piscaria fish market, taste arancini and other Sicilian staples, enjoy fruit, dessert, and three drinks, and finish near Via Etnea.

“We had a top notch tour guide, who knew a lot of history, but also about the food of Sicily and was engaging and this was well worth it!”

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Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour - Starting at the Fountain of the Elephant
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Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour

13.Street Food Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 326 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Spend three hours walking central Catania with a local guide such as Luca, Allegra, Giuseppe, or Kate. Stop at five food spots for arancini, caponata, fried fish, pastries, cannoli, and granita, with water and one alcoholic drink included. Expect generous portions, city history, and a very full stomach.

“Loved the trip. HIGHLY recommend, especially if new to Sicily!!”

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Tour Etna & Wine Tasting - Piano Provenzana and the northern side of Etna
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Tour Etna & Wine Tasting

14.Tour Etna & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 317 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend about eight hours exploring Mount Etna with guides such as Alex, Andrea, or Luca. Walk around the Monti Sartorius craters, enter a lava tunnel with a helmet and flashlight, then finish with a generous Sicilian lunch and Etna wine tasting at Gambino Winery. Pickup from Taormina-area accommodation is included.

“Amazing day, Vittorio and our Etna guides Andrea and Alex were amazing. So much fun - thank you! Great lunch and wine tasting too”

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Catania: Guided Street Food Walking Tour - Via Crociferi and Catania’s Baroque center
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Catania: Guided Street Food Walking Tour

15.Guided Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 300 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Spend three hours walking Catania’s Old Town with a local guide such as Alessandra, Anna, or Serena, stopping for arancini, fried fish or horse-meat meatballs, cipollina, selz, and dessert. Morning tours include the fish and food markets. Evening tours replace those stops with bruschette, local wine, and the Benedictine Monastery.

“the guide was knowledgeable about her city and the food was excellent”

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