PALERMO
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The 6 most popular markets in Palermo. Who runs them, what they include, and what they actually cost.
Palermo street food and market tasting tour with a local guide, original arancini, Capo and Vucciria markets, beer tastings, and dessert.
“Liked the emphasis on street food and the local culture, not touristy.”
Palermo market tour and hands-on Sicilian cooking class. Shop Mercado del Capo, cook arancini, pasta alla norma, cannoli, and lunch.
“The cooking class was great! Our Chef Zena (I believe?) was so friendly and welcoming, keeping the energy up in the room. She explained the steps very thoroughly, both with what she did to prep certain foods and when we jumped in to make something. My family is really excited to make arancini for Thanksgiving…”
Shop Mercato del Capo with chefs, cook arancini and pasta alla Norma, and finish with cannoli plus Sicilian wine.
“Absolutely amazing! A very unique experience. Market tour was very interesting and informative! Our chef, Nadia, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. 10/10 would recommend if you want to learn about traditional Sicilian cooking.”
Palermo’s Capo market meets hands-on Sicilian cooking: shop with a chef, cook 4 courses, and pair lunch with local wines in a small group.
“Patricia was courteous, fun, patient and a great teacher. It felt like you were making dinner with a friend in their home.”
Shop Palermo’s Capo market, cook classic Sicilian dishes in a XVII-century home kitchen, and learn limoncello with a take-home bottle.
“Patricia was fabulous. Fun grocery shopping in the market, and then returning to her lovely home in the old part of Palermo. The food was delicious, and learning how to make limoncello was so interesting. Wine was good and conversation was stimulating!! Don’t miss taking the tour with Patrica”
Private Palermo market tour and hands-on cooking class in a historic palazzo, with a 4-course lunch, wine tasting, and unlimited drinks.
“One of the best experiences on our Sicily trip, hands down. Patrizia has been a very knowledgeable guide, authentic and passionate about the art of Sicilian cuisine. You will learn much more than just cooking a meal. Highly recommend it!”
