Italian Market Tour: Philly's Culinary Gem

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
  • Latin American flavors - spicy pollo pibil taco or freshest tortilla shells with bowl of guacamole
  • The Banh Mi Sandwich - complex blend of meats, sauces and pickled veggies on a fresh French baguette
  • Italian classics like the tomato pie (pizza, Philly style), cannoli or gelato
  • 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

Discover one of Philadelphia’s most lively, diverse, and delicious neighborhoods with our Italian Market Food Tour. This flavorful section of 9th Street has hosted a curbside market since the 1800s, serving as a community cornerstone for generations. Enjoy fascinating tales of the market’s history from your knowledgeable local guide while savoring five…

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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Julie_d
Jul 1, 2026
Awesome tour!! - Our tour guide, Heather was phenomenal and super knowledgeable. The tour was outstanding. So glad we did it!
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Fvguy72
Jun 22, 2026
A great stroll through the Italian Market neighborhood. - Nina, a Philly native, was friendly, knowledgeable, and talkative. I truly enjoyed the history lesson and different food choices: Italian, Vietnamese, and Mexican. The food was a great representation of Philadelphia’s diversity. Recommended.
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I3990junicolel
Jun 16, 2026
Great experience - Heather was great - knowledgeable and charming. Great tour!
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U9146pcginam
Jun 8, 2026
Chuck…Philadelphia Italian market food tour! - Everyone loved this tour. Chuck our tour guide was not only knowledgeable, he was fun and down to earth. He just guided us through all the great shops with ease and comfort. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone and absolutely request Chuck to be our tour guide
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Aliciarr9194mv
Jun 6, 2026
Great food! Great tour! - Our whole group really enjoyed this tour! Chuck was an excellent guide. He brought a great mix of knowledge and fun to the experience. We were also impressed by how much food was included. Highly recommend taking this tour!
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Nick_g
May 31, 2026
The tasting were great... - The tasting were great and I liked that it included a Mexican and Vietnamese tasting experience in addition to traditional Italian delights. Learning the history of the market was fascinating.
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Bnizzle76
May 30, 2026
Phenomenal Philly Italian Market Tour - My adult son and I toured with Jason- we only had 6 in our group. He was amazing telling stories and his food knowledge was fantastic. Photos of some of our stops- he also recommended Fiorella’s which was our favorite!
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Micheleer7830si
May 23, 2026
Italian Market Tour - This was a great tour! Barry was informative, knowledgeable and fun! He combined history and food with ease. A perfect balance. Would highly recommend this food tour.
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A8480rxjimp
May 20, 2026
Italian Market Food Tour - Fun experience. Our guide, Barry was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. The foods we sampled were all very tasty!
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Megan_u
May 11, 2026
Walking tour of Italian... - Walking tour of Italian market and Italian section of Philly. Food was brought to a central location and we sat and had a picnic style at the end. All delicious
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From $59
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).