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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Raphael_p
Mar 29, 2026
Great food tour - Great information and fantastic tour guide with Nina!!! The food and locations were authentic and loved that we stuck to the roots of the market.
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Valeria_b
Mar 27, 2026
Barry knows the best... - Barry knows the best places with great food and history! We had old favorites and the chance to try something new too. Would love to bring my family to this
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Noboundss
Mar 21, 2026
Fun food tour - Nina was great! Food tour was a great time with diverse foods
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S9205clmichelleh
Mar 14, 2026
Tasty & Fun - Nina was great! Delicious food and fun stories along the way.
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Williambh571fs
Mar 13, 2026
Great food and history tour! - Excellent tour, full of food and learning!
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Jebonette
Mar 12, 2026
Filling, Fun, and Informative - Heather was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. I was full halfway through!
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Lenore
Mar 10, 2026
A Rich Mixture - Our tour had a very conversational and relaxed tone for learning about the many highlights of this community including its evolvement over time, today’s culinary preference for local foods and dishes, and the mixing of ethnic foods offering locals many choices for good eating. The food samples were a comprehensive and delicious journey of all of the above highlights! And it was fun! Thank you Nina for taking me on a very “rich” stroll through your favourite neighborhood!
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Curiosity64535353663
Mar 8, 2026
Tour Experience - Heather did an amazing job with the tour! It was so well planned and she was so knowledgeable about the neighborhood and businesses in the area. The food was absolutely amazing and the tour was well worth the price that we paid. My friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how much fun we had and how it exceeded our expectations! Thank you Heather for a memorable experience!!!
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Lreednewnan_georgia
Feb 12, 2026
Just GREAT! - This was a fantastic tour. Loved every minute! Nina, the guide, was off-the-charts terrific--very informative from start to finish. The places we stopped at were all really cool. Wish I had had more luggage room. I would have bought a lot more stuff! I really want to come back because of all the many food tours I've taken, this was one of the best.
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Louise
Jan 11, 2026
Wonderful food tour! - Our tour guide Heather was wonderful. She was a lot of fun to be with and gave us so much history and information about the places we visited and the food we tasted. Together, we discovered so many special stores for all different kinds of food and now we have a much better understanding of this wonderful area of Philadelphia. Heather really made this tour top notch and I would highly recommend it to everyone!
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From $61
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).