Italian Market Tour: Historic Culinary Journey

Embark on a private food tour through the historic Italian Market in South Philadelphia. Indulge in authentic culinary delights, explore unique shops, and discover hidden alleys adorned with street art.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Italian Market - Take in the sights, smells, and tastes of Philadelphia’s bustling 9th Street Italian Market.
    Enjoy the opportunity to chat with store owners and learn about how their business has grown over the years.
    Savor the sweet delights of a hand-made cannoli and the robust flavors of a fresh taco.
    Try a sample of a Philly classic: tomato…
What's Included
  • Inclusive lunch during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
Additional Information

Situated in the vibrant South Philadelphia, on 9th Street, you will find the Italian Market. This is one of the most aged and extensive open-air markets in the U.S. From butchers and bakers to specific stores and diners, this iconic assembly has been the pillar of this historic neighborhood ever since it was set up in the late 19th century. The Market…

Location
721 S 8th St
South 8th Street
Cianfrani Park (Meet your guide in the center of the park)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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496hunterd
Sep 27, 2025
Excellent, balanced experience - This food tour was excellent. It wasn't too much, or too little - and we learned tons of stuff about the market's history and got to taste amazing food along the way! Heather was an amazing guide and will be requesting her as our guide when we want to do another tour!
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Lisafs6749ci
Aug 31, 2025
Great tour. - Excellent food and history! We covered the market and had time to shop in the stores. Come with an empty stomach and enjoy the global foods.
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E7249qwkathyb
Aug 12, 2025
Italian Market Tour - Nina was an excellent guide. She is a native to the area and was very knowledgeable. The food was great. Nina made it fun and our group was great.
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Kct9865sm
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing! - Our tour guide Chuck was amazing, along with the tour itself. He shared history of the city, knew every vendor conducted himself professionally.
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981brendanl
Jul 25, 2025
- Nina was brilliant and showed us round some of the 'in the know' neighborhood foodie places that you wouldn't normally stumble across. Highly recommend.
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Jeanhu6491pv
Jul 5, 2025
Excellent experience. Nina is an excellent guide. - Nina is fabulous. Best tour guide I have had in a long time. Nina is so knowledgeable and entertaining. This was such a great experience.
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K2216vmvickij
Jun 28, 2025
Great job!! - We learned so much about the city that we never knew, had a taste of food from generations old families that are passionately running their businesses with their children...what is more is that we met some of them. They were all lovely! Chuck genuinely cared about our tastes, concerns, and had great recommendations for after our tour was over. It was all you'd look for and more from a guide.
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Dreyai2025
Jun 21, 2025
Thank you Nina! - We had the absolute pleasure of spending an afternoon in Philly with Nina as our private food tour guide, and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we met her, Nina was warm, kind, and incredibly generous with her time and knowledge. Her authenticity made the experience feel more like spending time with a friend than just taking a tour. She seamlessly blended delicious bites with fascinating historical facts, giving us a deeper appreciation for the city and its culture. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and we left feeling not only full and satisfied, but genuinely connected to Philadelphia. If you’re looking for a food tour that goes beyond the surface, Nina is the one. Highly recommend!
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Carinake4872mf
Jun 1, 2025
Great food! Better to experience the community, and a great tour guide! - We had such a great time on the tour! Chuck was so friendly, knowledgeable! He was a true local and it was really evident that he loves his community and wants to show it! The food was awesome, of course, and it makes me want to go back! I would highly recommend this tour!
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Ericct6317ng
Apr 22, 2025
James' veggie-friendly tour of the Italian Market - James was great! It was cool to dig into the variety of foods in one neighborhood of Philadelphia. He ably accommodated our vegetarian needs and it spanned not just Italian food, but Vietnamese and Mexican. The tour itself catered to our interests in food, art, history, and politics. Being from Boston, it was fun to see how our city compared and contrasted to Philadelphia. And James was friendly, not only to us, but to passersby along the tour! The next time we're in town, we may try one of the other tours!
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From $68
up to 12 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).