Philadelphia: Italian Market Food Tour

Embark on a captivating Italian Market tour in historic South Philadelphia. Discover the vibrant stalls, bakeries, shops, and street art while sampling delicious dishes and immersing yourself in the flavors of this iconic outdoor market.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cianfrani Park - Start your tour in one of the South Philly’s many wonderful public parks, where your local expert guide will introduce themselves and the discuss the culinary journey you’ll be embarking on.
  • Italian Market 9th Street - Down these streets you’ll see stalls and stores of all kinds, as glorious scents and surprising sights…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Banh Mi Sandwich: complex blend of meats, sauces, and pickled veggies on a fresh French baguette
  • Latin American flavors: spicy pollo pibil taco or freshest tortilla shells with bowl of guacamole
  • Tomato Pie: The quintessential Philly pizza
  • Laid-back stroll through one of the largest and oldest outdoor food markets in the country
  • Local, English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink
  • Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Additional Information

Situated on 9th Street in the vibrant South Philadelphia, you’ll find the Italian Market, one of the oldest and biggest open-air markets in the United States. This renowned hub of butchers, bakers, specialty retailers, and eateries has been the heart and soul of this historic district since it sprung into existence in the late 19th century. Join us in a…

Location
Cianfrani Park
South 8th Street
Meet your guide in the center of Cianfrani Park; 721 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael_s
Jan 5, 2025
Great way to spend the day - It was a great tour of the Italian Market. Meg made it so warm and inviting. She had great stories and history of the area and it was so fun to combine the history with food.
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Z457ujlukes
Jan 3, 2025
Tour with Barry - Great experience!! So unique!! Barry was great!!! Going around some great known spots and some lesser known places was super fun getting to know the area more.
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Kayladv5738cb
Jan 3, 2025
New Perspective on Philly:) - This has been one of the best experiences! Barry is such a lively and social guy who is super nice to talk too. I learned so much on this tour as someone who lives very close by it was so awesome to hear!
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270elmerp
Dec 31, 2024
Bella Vista - Barry was a delight, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the area. As a local I was pleasantly surprised at the many hidden gems that are right in front of me every day!
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791harperb
Dec 31, 2024
Great way to see Philly! - Barry was awesome! Super informative and fun tour. Lots of great stops with delicious food. Great tour for someone visiting or a good way to get to know your neighborhood
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Camper59254041102
Dec 31, 2024
Italian Market was delicious! - Delicious foods, wide array of cuisines and plenty of food for lunch! Barry was great and very knowledgeable with the neighborhood, history, and food!
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Williambh571fs
Dec 27, 2024
Full of flavor and history! - James was highly knowledgeable about the history of the Italian market and local arts scene. Great food locations, great walking route, great conversation. Finished the tour well-fed and well-educated! Recommended for both visitors and locals, alike.
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Jbcmsw
Dec 26, 2024
Great experience - Barry was a great tour guide! He was knowledgeable and entertaining. The food choices were different and delicious. We saw not only the Italian market but the art of the neighborhood. Highly recommend
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Marccq7069sa
Dec 26, 2024
Fun food tour - Great historical content combined with some fantastic food. Great quick trip to try some new dishes of ethnic foods to the Philly area.
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Pioneer67589044867
Dec 26, 2024
Italian Market Tour - Awesome tour! Really knowledgeable and engaging guide. Had a great time learning about city history even as a local / resident
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