Italy · WALKING TOURS IN SICILY
The 15 best walking tours in Sicily you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason — start there.
A 3-hour Palermo walking tour on Mafia power and civic resistance, with stops like Teatro Massimo, Il Capo, and Piazza Della Memoria.
“Our tour guide Linda was exceptional. She was friendly and very well informed. She expressed passion about the subject and was overall a pleasure to spend more than 3 hours with. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Palermo Original Street Food walk by Streaty. 3 hours of Sicilian snacks at Capo and Vucciria markets, with 3 drinks included.
“This was a great tour, led by a local with a ton of history info. We had a lot of food and drink and was a great way to walk the markets/city.”
Palermo street food and Old Town landmarks in a 3-hour walk with market tastings, a cathedral visit, and five savory bites plus cannoli.
“I learned a lot about the history and food of Palermo and Sicily in a lighthearted and fun manner. Fabrizio was friendly and accommodating, and the tour was small enough to feel intimate.”
A 2-hour guided walk in Catania’s center, from Piazza Duomo to the fish market and Via Crociferi, with Ursino Castle views.
“Maria Louisa had and excellent pace, excellent knowledge and made the start of my 6 day stay so worthwhile. I am so grateful that I did that as one of my first things because it set me up for knowing which and where the ideal restaurants and sights to see. She also explained a lot about safety-having lived there for I think she said more than 40 years”
2-hour Catania walking tour with a local guide, $14. See Ursino Castle, Bellini Theatre, Duomo Square, and Pescheria.
Private Palermo walk with a local guide, custom route, ticket help, and food stops, 2 to 8 hours, from $53.
“We enjoyed seeing and hearing the highlights of Palermo. We especially enjoyed tasting the traditional foods at the market.”
Taste Palermo street food at Capo Market with an English guide, see Teatro Massimo and landmarks, then finish with Sicilian dessert.
“Alessandro was funny, engaging and interesting. He broke the tour up well with the eating experiences and also taught us a lot about the history of the city. There was not waiting for food, it was all ready when we arrived which was very helpful. Overall a fantastic experience.”
Palermo street food meets Arab-Norman history on a 3-hour guided walk with market tastings and Palermo Cathedral included.
“This was our second tour with Fabrizio! We liked his first tour so much in 2017 we rebooked with him for our family trip in 2025. It’s a small intimate group which we like better than big groups of 20 to 30 people. Frabrizio was born and raised in Palermo so very knowledgeable. The food selections are delicious and informative. He also accommodated gluten options for 2 people in our group! He is warm, inviting and funny. You will not be disappointed.”
Palermo UNESCO sites on foot: Martorana mosaics, Piazza Pretoria, Palermo Cathedral, and a Sicilian sweet, with a local guide.
“We liked the details and hidden places/stories, told by the guide. We wouldn't find that all just walking around and reading in Google. It was great! Only advice - to ask tourists for any questions, although with so much information provided it would be quite difficult to think of many :)”
Palermo sunset street-food walk with big tastings, classic Sicilian favorites, and landmark history by Quattro Canti and Fontana Pretoria.
“Our guide Federico took us on a culinary adventure worth every cent paid for. Not only explaining the traditional food tasted he also commentated on significant landmarks between the restaurants visited. There was no shortage of food which included Granite, Panelle, Caponata, Arancini, Spleen Sandwich and Cannoli just to name a few! This is tour is definitely not one to be missed.”
3-hour guided Palermo walk through UNESCO Palermo Cathedral, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Capo market street food, and local legends.
“Esperienza interessante e piena di fascino!!La nostra guida Claudio davvero professionale , piena di entusiasmo , ironica e divertente . Tre ore sono volate tra le strade e i monumenti principali di Palermo!! CONSIGLIATISSIMO!!”
Private guided Palermo walking tour with a local, customizable itinerary, plus practical tips on food, groceries, and getting around.
“Well worth the price. Our guide Syed was wonderful, went above and beyond in terms of time and effort. It's well worth giving your exsct request in advance to tailor make your tour, because Palermo is a bustling city and you need to be realistic for your time slot.”
A 3-hour Catania street food walk with five tastings, Cannoli and Granita, plus a drink and water, led by a local guide in English.
“This tour was well worth the money! Our tour guide Luka was AMAZING!!!! We sampled a wide cross section of Sicilian street foods, and learned about Sicilian history and culture along the way. I recommend you not having a meal before going! Luka was a wealth of knowledge! He truly loves his city, and it is reflected in his enthusiasm as he tells you stories along the way. He was warm and kind, and truly made this experience extra special. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Catania!”
Taste Catania street food on a guided 3-hour walk, from Pescheria fish-market bites to cannoli, granita, or cassatina.
“Good tour overall, wonderful host that touched on some points in the city and good food too. I do recommend it”
Ortigia street food in 3 hours: 5 tastings including arancini, impanate, granita or cannoli, and Sicilian liqueur.
“We really enjoyed tasting the different foods we had never had before. The food was of a high quality, the guide Guiseppe was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Overall a great experience.”
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