Discover Palermo's Culinary side: Food Tour & Pizza Making Class

Join Palermo’s food tour and pizza class. Craft pizza from scratch, explore Capo Market, and taste Sicilian delicacies. A culinary adventure awaits!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Towns of Italy School - Embark on an immersive Palermo journey, where art, history, and Sicilian cuisine intertwine. This unique experience blends hands-on exploration of iconic landmarks with a culinary adventure through the city’s rich heritage.

In the vibrant Sicilian capital, our newly opened Cooking School sets the stage. Here, you’ll craft pizza dough under the guidance of our skilled chef. With your dough ball ready, venture into Palermo, where a guided tour awaits.

While your dough rises, explore the Palermo Market, stopping at three tasting spots for a comprehensive Sicilian flavor experience. Indulge in street delights like arancini, deep-fried rice balls with ragu or spinach and ricotta fillings, and the famed cannoli—fried pastries with a creamy cheese filling. Refresh your palate with a Sicilian granita.

Return to the cooking school after the market tour. Flatten your dough, add toppings, and complete your pizza masterpiece. Enjoy a delightful lunch featuring your crafted pizza.

As a memento of your culinary journey, receive a graduation certificate showcasing your pizza-making skills. Additionally, get a digital recipe book to replicate the experience at home.

What's Included
  • Kitchen Utensils or Cooking Tools
  • All ingredients for your pizza
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Pizza lunch with wine or soft drinks
  • Short walking tour with an English speaking foodie expert
  • Pizza lesson with a local Chef
  • Digital Booklet with recipes
  • 3 Tasting stops & Food Market Visit
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Tips
Meal Options
  • Pizza Margherita
  • Extra Pizza Toppings - Friarielli
  • Extra Pizza Toppings - pickled onions -
  • Extra Pizza Toppings roasted cherry tomatoes
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary escapade in Palermo, where the tantalizing flavors of Sicily steal the spotlight. Your gastronomic journey kicks off at our warm and recently inaugurated Cooking School, where you’ll delve into the art of fashioning pizza dough from scratch under the expert guidance of our skilled chef. Our seasoned chef will walk you through each step of the dough-making process. Once your petite dough ball is primed, it’s time to step outside and explore the wonders of Sicily. While your dough rises, immerse yourself in the lively and historically rich Capo Market through a guided tour. This iconic market boasts a legacy spanning generations, renowned for its lively ambiance and kaleidoscope of goods. Wander through stalls teeming with fresh produce, local crafts, and an authentic atmosphere that encapsulates the essence of Palermo. As you traverse the market, savor authentic Sicilian delicacies while the producers divulge the secrets behind these delectable treats.

  • Pets are not allowed
  • Children/teens under 18 y.o. must always be accompanied by at least one adult. If this requirement is not met, we reserve the right to exclude the under age participant and no refund will be due
  • Please note that when the Market is closed (on Sundays and bank holidays) a special introduction and extra tastings at the cooking school will substitute instead
  • Please inform us of any food intolerance or allergy in advance
  • This activity is not suitable for people with celiac disease
Location
Towns of Italy School
Via Volturno
TOWNS OF ITALY TOURIST HUB & COOKING SCHOOL | PALERMO Located at Via Volturno, 44, 90138 Palermo. We kindly request your arrival at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. Regrettably, we cannot accommodate latecomers.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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57blaira
Jul 13, 2024
Fun and knowledgeable pizza and gelato making class - Lidia and Serena were amazing instructors. They were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience fun yet reasonably challenging. It was definitely a highlight of our time in Palermo and I highly recommend it.
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Q2490ybjuliac
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing Pizza/Gelato Cooking Class - We took a cooking class and made pizza and gelato and it was such an amazing experience! Lidia and Serena were so great at explaining the steps and were so friendly and informative. I’d highly recommend this class to anyone looking for an authentic Italian cooking experience!
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Beth_w
Jun 3, 2024
Great - The learning of pizza making and Lidia was great. Excellent English, great personality, clear and simple explanations. We truly enjoyed every moment with her.
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Delphinet639
May 27, 2024
Pizza in Palermo - A great Pizza and Chocolate Gelato cooking class with Philippo and Lidia! Very pleasant and fun! And we finish with a pizza tasting and a glass of wine! In short, I recommend. To do with family or as a couple!
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Wolfgang
May 15, 2024
Pizza and ice cream cooking class - Great event. Pizza and ice cream cooking class. Really well done by Filippo as the pizza chef. We had a really lovely and fun evening. We'd love to do it again. 🤩👍
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Aigor_f
Apr 22, 2024
Lot of fun and good food! - Amazing Experience! I've finally succeeded in preparing a good pizza, thanks to chef Serena's advices, plus it was a lot of fun! Also she gave us a lot of tips about restaurants and typical food of the area, during the food tour. Tastings were great too! Definitely recommended!!! I'll come back with my family for sure, to learn how to cook some typical Sicilian dishes we've tasted!
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Shivanip634
Apr 20, 2024
Great experience - Filipo was our chef and guide. He is very knowledgable about ingredients and techniques. He was very accomodating about our dietary requirements and provided suitable alternatives for toppings and the food tour as well. The market tour was fantastic and highly recommended, its not the same going on your own!
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