Palermo: Mafia history and present, Street Food Walking Tour

Explore Palermo’s historic center on a walking tour. Learn about the Sicilian Mafia, enjoy a pizzo-free aperitivo, and savor iconic street food.

Meet your guide, a Law graduate with experience at the Italian Supreme Court, and begin your journey through the heart of Palermo’s historic center. Discover the history of the Sicilian Mafia, from its origins to today’s criminal organizations, and hear the stories of those who had the courage to say no.

Every food stop is hosted in a pizzo-free establishment, a symbol of civic resistance and Palermo’s pride. Each bite is not only a taste of Sicily, but also a connection to the people keeping it free from the racket.

Enjoy a true Sicilian pizzo-free aperitivo, with four iconic tastings: sfincione and pani câ meusa in an iconic Palermo street food spot, traditional fried treats (panelle, crocchè, arancine), Sicilian craft beer, and a typical Sicilian dessert.

End with a reflection on how the Mafia has evolved and how everyday choices can help in its defeat.

Know before you go

1. The tour involves walking through the city, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
2. The tour includes tastings of local foods, which may not be suitable for those with specific dietary restrictions.

Highlights

⭐ Savor a Sicilian aperitivo with 4 tasting stops

⭐ Learn about the history and present of the Mafia in pizzo-free venues

⭐ Hear true stories from a law expert guide who worked in the Supreme Court

⭐ Enjoy an evening tour in the historic city center

📍 Meeting point

Epic Sicily home is our tour operator base in the heart of vucciria. Info point, lagguage locker, start and end point of our tours.

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