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The 15 Best Market Tours in Sicily

32 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Sicily rewards a plan. These 15 market tours in Sicily are priced and timed so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to arguing about where to eat.

Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour - Capo and Vucciria: More Than a Food Backdrop
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Palermo: Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

1.Street Food and Local Market Tasting Tour

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

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour walk through Palermo’s Capo and Vucciria markets, side streets and local food stops. Expect arancina, panelle, sfincione, a seasonal dessert and three drinks, plus Palermo stories and a stop at an old working-class bar. Groups are limited to 12; guides include Angelo, Simone and Vinz, though the guide varies.

“Angelo made the tour so fun and engaging. We loved his energy and information.”

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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments - Legends give the streets another layer
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Palermo: Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

2.Walking Tour of Historic Markets and Monuments

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 478 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk Palermo’s historic center with an Italian-speaking guide, visiting the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria, and Capo market. Hear tales of Santa Rosalia and the Beati Paoli, and look for Sicilian street food and pastries to sample. Claudio and Fabrizio are among the guides associated with recent tours, though your guide may differ.

“Grazie a Fabrizio abbiamo trascorso una bella mattinata in giro per Palermo, scoprendo storia e curiosità di una città che merita di essere conosciuta. Un’esperienza che consiglierei e che ci ha dato tanti spunti anche su cosa fare nei prossimi giorni di vacanza qui.”

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Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food - Hear the Florio story at Teatro Massimo
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Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food

3.Discover Palermo in 3 hours. Art, history, markets and street food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $34Top rated

Walk Palermo’s old center with a local Italian-speaking guide, passing the Capo market, cathedral, Teatro Massimo and Baroque squares. The route blends monuments with stories of the Florio family, Santuzza and the Beati Paoli, plus optional street-food tasting stops. Guides named in past tours include Maurizio and Fabrizio, but the guide is not guaranteed.

“Una bella visita ma soprattutto una guida davvero brava e preparata (Maurizio) con tante storie interessanti. Peccato il gruppo un po’ troppo numeroso, altrimenti le 5 stelle ci sarebbero state tutte”

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The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty - Arancini, street-food bites and a filling pace
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The Original Catania Street Food and Market Tour by Streaty

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

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

Follow a local guide through Catania’s fish market and historic center, tasting arancini, market fruit, Sicilian dessert and more. The three-hour walk includes two alcoholic drinks and fizzy fruit juice, with guides such as Allegra, Gisella and Davide. Expect local food stories, generous tastings and plenty of walking.

“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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Palermo: Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour - Inside Palermo Cathedral
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Palermo: Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour

5.Markets and Monuments City Center Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 238 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Follow guide Fabrizio through central Palermo, from Teatro Massimo and the Capo market to the 12th-century cathedral, Baroque squares and Norman churches. Cathedral entry is included; food and other monument fees are extra. Expect two to three hours on foot, with Italian or English commentary and a chance to buy local street food.

“Abbiamo apprezzato le spiegazioni ricche ma senza essere pesanti e la disponibilità per curiosità e consigli. Fabrizio molto gentile disponibile e preparato. grazie”

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Taormina: Sicilian Cooking Class & Market Tour - Snacks and wine make the morning social
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Taormina: Sicilian Cooking Class & Market Tour

6.Sicilian Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 212 reviews · from $107

Meet at Porta Messina at 10:00 AM for a chef-led tour of Taormina’s market, then cook Sicilian dishes at the restaurant. Expect hands-on pasta making, local ingredients, coffee and snacks, and a shared lunch with wine. Paolo is among the chefs who lead the class.

“the whole experience was great. We visited a market, prepared several dishes and then enjoyed eating it with nice wines. There was so much food and wine provided that we couldn't consume it all. This was an excellent outing.”

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Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour - Making Arancini, Pasta and Cannoli
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Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

7.Wanna be Sicilian: Palermo Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start at Palermo’s Mercato del Capo, where a chef helps you choose seasonal ingredients and sample local bites. Then make arancini, maccheroni alla Norma and cannoli in a professional kitchen, before sitting down to eat with wine. Chefs have included Lidia, Salvatore and Nadia, though your instructor may vary. The class is suitable for vegetarians with advance notice, but not for people with celiac disease.

“It was wonderful if I could give more stars I would. Enjoyed everything very much. Chef Salvo was very good and personable”

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Markets and monuments: walking tour and street food in Palermo - Tasting fried Sicilian street food
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Markets and monuments: walking tour and street food in Palermo

8.Markets and monuments: walking tour and street food in Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $52

Walk Palermo’s historic center with a small group of up to 16, stopping at Capo Market, the Cathedral, Quattro Canti, and more. Five street-food tastings, a drink, and cannolo dessert are included. Guides Fabrizio and Claudio are among those associated with the tour, but your guide is not guaranteed.

“Tour utile, guida preparata e simpatica. Il gruppo non era troppo numeroso quindi si riusciva a seguire bene le spiegazioni della guida”

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Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets - Teatro Massimo and the Florios
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Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets

9.Palermo, a tour of unique monuments and colorful markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $34

Start at Piazza Giuseppe Verdi at 10:30 am for a guided walk through central Palermo. Hear Florio family stories, visit the cathedral if religious services allow, and pause at the Capo market, where you can buy Sicilian street food. The tour covers ten stops and ends in the historic center.

“Abbiamo visto il centro di Palermo con spiegazioni molto esaustive, guida sempre disponibile a fornire consigli. Consigliato”

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Palermo in 2 hours Main monuments and historic markets - Crossing the Cape Market
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Palermo in 2 hours Main monuments and historic markets

10.Palermo in 2 hours Main monuments and historic markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · from $23Best value

Start near Via Cavour at 10:30 am and walk Palermo’s historic center with a licensed guide. The route links Teatro Massimo, Piazza Pretoria, the Cape Market and other landmarks, ending inside the Arab-Norman Cathedral. A short street-food tasting is included, but other food and monument admissions are not. Guides named on past outings include Maurizio and Fabrizio.

“Maurizio is a Fabulous tour guide. A walking tour of the city is a fantastic way to start to understand the history and culture, as well as a source of information for your visit”

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Palermo : Historic Markets & monuments Walking Tour - Starting on Via Ruggiero Settimo
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Palermo : Historic Markets & monuments Walking Tour

11.Historic Markets & monuments Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 129 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Walk central Palermo with a local guide, from the Cathedral and Teatro Massimo to Quattro Canti, Fontana Pretoria and Capo Market. The three-hour route includes Sicilian street-food sampling, though food and drinks are listed as not included. Guides speak English, French, Italian or Spanish; private tours are available.

“Very enjoyable afternoon, Martina was warm and welcoming and shared with us her knowledge of the city.”

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Catania: Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market - Four pours, four food pairings
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Catania: Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market

12.Volcanic Wine Tasting in a Metropolitan Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 119 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $53

At Catania’s Piazza Scammacca, a sommelier introduces four Sicilian wines shaped by volcanic soils, pairing each glass with food prepared by local chefs. Expect a 90-minute tasting with insights into Etna, local grapes, and the market’s setting. Hosts have included Luca, Andrea, and Frederico.

“We had a most interesting and very knowledge host. Very much enjoyed the sparkling wine and appetisers. I am gluten intolerant and special food was prepared for me, all absolutely delicious. The whole experience was great. Would recommend”

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From market to Table Cooking lesson with a local in Sicily - The meal is part of the lesson
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From market to Table Cooking lesson with a local in Sicily

13.From market to Table Cooking lesson with a local in Sicily

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163

Meet Letizia or Giuseppe near Syracuse’s Temple of Apollo at 10:30 am, then shop Ortigia’s market for seasonal ingredients before cooking and eating at a family country home. In this English-language class, you may make fresh pasta and other Sicilian dishes, with a maximum of seven people and a meal included.

“It was a fabulous day. We shopped at the Ortigia market for the ingredients for lunch and learned about the local produce and fish. Then we went to Guiseppe’s family home for a wonderful cooking experience. We had a fun time with two other couples learning to make pasta and caponata among other dishes. Would highly recommend.”

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Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre - Meeting the Pescheria in the morning
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Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre

14.Catania Street Food Tour: Fish Market & City Centre

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 104 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $55

Meet your English-speaking guide beside the Elephant Fountain for a 2.5-hour walk through central Catania, with stops for Sicilian street food and the morning Pescheria fish market. Expect local history alongside arancini, fried fish and sweets. Guides have included Dora, Luca and David. Vegetarian options can be arranged, but the tour is not suitable for vegans or people with gluten intolerance.

“awesome tour, great guide Dora. she was very sweet and kind. great food options. i will recommend this tour to people.”

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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo - Palermo Cathedral: Arab-Norman detail and UNESCO context
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Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

15.Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk central Palermo with a local English-speaking guide, from Capo food market to Teatro Massimo, the Cathedral, and Baroque landmarks. The route also includes churches, with some entrance fees extra. Guides named in feedback include Fabrizio, Paulo, Corina, and Manuela. Allow three hours, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water.

“Despite a rainy day in Palermo, we had a truly awesome tour and would never have experienced the city this way had we just went out on our own. Fabrizio was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable in all things historical. This is a tour packed with information and we learned a ton about the history, foods and culture in Palermo. I would highly recommend this specific walking tour!”

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New in Market Tours in Sicily

★ 4.0Cesarine: Market Tour & Home Cooking Class in CataniaFrom $2186 reviews
★ 4.9Syracuse Tour with lunch in Food MarketFrom $25912 reviews
★ 4.2Guided tour of Ortigia with Fish Street Food at the marketFrom $5727 reviews
★ 5.0Street Food Tour in Ballarò and Vucciria MarketsFrom $9417 reviews
★ 4.9Half-Day Cooking Class & Market TourFrom $20360 reviews
★ 5.0Market Tour & Meal at a Local’s HomeFrom $1575 reviews
★ 5.0Cooking class, visit to the Catania market and light lunchFrom $947 reviews
★ 4.8Market Tour and Meal at a Local’s HomeFrom $1575 reviews
★ 4.7Market & Private Cooking Class at a Local’s HomeFrom $2146 reviews
★ 4.8The Original Fish Market and Street Food Tour of CataniaFrom $8136 reviews
★ 5.0Market Tour and Cooking Class with Chef RiccardoFrom $16940 reviews

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