Discover all the incredible things to do in Palermo! From the gorgeous Quattro Canti to the gigantic Massimo Theater, and the beautiful Church of San Cataldo. Take in all the amazing highlights & hidden gems of the city with your favorite local host.
Discover all the incredible things to do in Palermo! From the gorgeous Quattro Canti to the gigantic Massimo Theater, and the beautiful Church of San Cataldo. Take in all the amazing highlights & hidden gems of the city with your favorite local host.
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The 10 Tastings of Palermo
257 reviews
3 hours | Food tours | Palermo
Ready to taste the best food in Palermo? Join your foodie host for a food tour in Palermo and satisfy your cravings for local food and culture. Enjoy 10 delicious tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Palermo.
Want to see the best of Palermo? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Palermo!
Picture this, a night out in Palermo hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Palermo.
"We had a fantastic time on our food tour with Dario! He’s a great guy who can banter with the best of them, so we all had a lot of fun. The food was great, as was his explanations of the neighborhood, the food culture, and Italian rivalries. It was the perfect way to spend the afternoon and we left completely stuffed. Dario also was very flexible with ensuring that our one non-seafood-eating friend had plenty to taste too. We highly recommend choosing Dario! "
"We had Gaetano as our tour guide. He is knowledgeable on all topics about Palermo and Italy. He told us a lot more than just about the food. We got to taste all the special foods of the area and learned the difference of some of it between Palermo and Catania."
GunnarAbout local GaetanoPalermo, November 20, 2025
5.0
Wonderful Palermo Tour
"The tour was amazing! Salvatore has so much love for his city and he loves sharing it with you! I highly recommend this tour! "
Kelsie About local SalvatorePalermo, November 18, 2025
5.0
Passionate tour guide
"Salvatore was exceptional! He listened so carefully to our interests and customized the tour especially for us. When we travel we often use Withlocals because we have always been extremely satisfied with our tour guides. Salvatore became an additional to our superb team of guides. We were especially touched by the passion for his Palermo and would highly recommend Salvo as your future guide. Grazi Mille. "
CarolAbout local SalvatorePalermo, November 17, 2025
Explore Palermo with our incredible locals
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Explore all the fantastic things to do in Palermo! From beautiful architecture to vibrant food markets, enjoy all the wonderful activities the city has to offer. Gorgeous Churches The streets of Palermo are filled with many splendid churches! The Palermo Cathedral will certainly be first on the list with its brilliant design and rich history. The equally as alluring Cappella Palatina and Cathedral of Monreale provide views of beautiful mosaics and paintings. Don’t forget to witness the Arabic influence of Palermo and the red-domed Church of San Cataldo. Picturesque Palaces The elegant palaces of Palermo are sure to take your breath away! The neoclassical Norman Palace is the most historic of the city’s palaces once being the seat of former Kings of Sicily. Next, visit Castello della Zisa for a detailed look into Islamic art and architecture. Step foot into a different time period of Palermo’s history at Palazzo Abatellis and its fabulous Renaissance artwork. Dinner & Show Combo If you need help finding what to do in Palermo, look no further than its food markets! Head to Ballaro Market to spot many locals shopping for the most delicious produce and sweets you can find in town. The Vucciria Market is particularly known for its lively atmosphere providing shoppers with produce, seafood, handmade crafts and more. After your shopping is complete, sit back and relax at the Massimo Theater for an evening opera performance. Customize Your Day Just rely on your private guide to show you all the top things to do in Palermo! Personalize the list of places you see and have a fun-filled day you will never forget. Simply inform your local host of your preferences and they got you covered!
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5.0
A perfect afternoon with Ambra!
"We initially booked the tour with Valeria but she wasn’t available finally, so we had the tour with her friend, Ambra. Ambra was so nice and interesting and as a bonus, she spoke a very good French! We saw so many beautiful places and learned a lot of things about Palermo and Sicily! We recommend this tour without hesitation!
Grazie mille for everything Ambra!! ☺️"
RosalieAbout local Valeria Palermo, November 14, 2025
5.0
Salvatore is highly recommended!
"Wow! You will love touring with Salvatore! He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Palermo in great detail. He knows the ins and outs of the area off the beaten path that you will only find with him to describe every element. He is friendly and charming and will also recommend good restaurants if you wish. Best experience in Palermo!"
ClaireAbout local SalvatorePalermo, October 27, 2025
5.0
Completely Wonderful Tour
"Salvatore took us on a terrific trip around the Kalsa area of Palermo in October 2025. We had asked him beforehand to give us a quick guide to the best things to see in Palermo, and he kindly spent some time before the tour doing just that. The tour itself was really interesting and showed us parts of the city we would never have stumbled upon if left to our own devices. On subsequent days, we went back to the area to revisit sites in more depth.
Salvatore was simply the best guide. He has friendly, helpful, informative and generous with his time. We can't recommend him highly enough."
DeboraAbout local SalvatorePalermo, October 24, 2025
5.0
Liviana was fabulous
"Liviana was so knowledgeable and shared information in a fun way for the whole tour. We really enjoyed learning about Palermo’s history. Thankyou so much"
KarenAbout local Valeria Palermo, October 18, 2025
5.0
Excellent tour
"We had a tour in Italian with Dario. We enjoyed it very much. He was extremely friendly and provided us with many delicacies and stories. Highly recommended. "
"Valeria couldn’t make our tour, however Elena was fantastic. Great insight to Polermo.
Many thanks Elena for suggesting a fabulous restaurant close to our hotel, great food and amazing wine."
Terry and GrahamAbout local Valeria Palermo, October 17, 2025
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