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Palermo's secret sweets: between monasteries and ancient stores
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
piazza pretoria Palermo
Languages
English, French
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From €45.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Be captivated by the scents and tales of Palermo's most iconic desserts. The Palermo Dessert Tour is a unique experience that combines taste and culture, leading you through the city's most authentic alleys and its historic pastry shops, where tradition has been handed down for centuries. Accompanied by expert guides, you will discover the origins of Sicilian pastry making, from Arab and conventual influences to today's masters.
The first stop is the charming Monastery of Santa Caterina, a symbolic place of monastic pastry making, where you can taste cannolo, baked cassata and genovese, while listening to stories and recipes guarded by cloistered nuns.
The tour continues to the bustling Ballarò market, the beating heart of Palermo, with a visit to the historic Terranova store, famous for its candied fruits and artisanal carob and citrus confetti. Here you will discover the secrets of an ancient process and conclude with a delicious tasting.
An authentic experience for those who love the Sicilian dolce vita and want to savor its truest soul.
The first stop is the charming Monastery of Santa Caterina, a symbolic place of monastic pastry making, where you can taste cannolo, baked cassata and genovese, while listening to stories and recipes guarded by cloistered nuns.
The tour continues to the bustling Ballarò market, the beating heart of Palermo, with a visit to the historic Terranova store, famous for its candied fruits and artisanal carob and citrus confetti. Here you will discover the secrets of an ancient process and conclude with a delicious tasting.
An authentic experience for those who love the Sicilian dolce vita and want to savor its truest soul.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Monastero Santa Caterina
- Ballaro market
- Degustazione di 1 cannolo, 1 fetta di cassata a forno, mezza genovese e delle caramelle terranova
On arrival
Tours for those who love Sicilian sweets
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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