Italian Market Tour: Philly's Culinary Gem

Indulge in an authentic Italian food tour in the heart of Philadelphia’s market district. Sample local cheeses, balsamic vinegar, pasta, pizza, and finish off with a delicious cannoli. BYOB and leave with a full belly!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Italian Market - Enjoy sipping, shopping, strolling, and savoring food at America’s oldest continuously operating open-air market.
  • Di Bruno Bros - Iconic Cheese Shop - Discover delightful pairings and enjoy a shopping discount.
  • Fante’s Kitchen Shop - A favorite for every cook’s kitchenware needs - bring your list and enjoy a special…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the Italian Market)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Seeking the perfect blend of cuisine, taste, history, and local gems? Join neighborhood experts as they guide you through the streets of Philadelphia’s renowned Italian Market, home to some of the city’s most famous vendors. A genuine South Philly native will lead you on this memorable culinary and cultural journey.
Enjoy an Italian roast pork sandwich…

Location
Italian Market Visitor Center
South 9th Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rachel_b
Jul 2, 2026
Great experience - highly recommend! - Alma was a wonderful tour guide. She grew up in the neighborhood and her family owns many of the businesses, so she knows everyone and knows the history of the market very well. Plus she is super personable. Note: The name of the tour seems to be "Chef-led tour" - ALma isn't a chef but I believe another tour guide is a chef.
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Lorisg1974rg
Jun 29, 2026
Amazing food tour - Fantastic walking tour of Italian Market. The food was delicious, and each stop offered something unique. Our guide Alma was amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience fun with great stories about the local history and food. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area
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Markwaddell
Jun 28, 2026
What a wonderful time... - What a wonderful time with chef. Great history lesson of the neighborhood with someone who grew up there. Nice mix of foods and local merchants.
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Matt_m
Jun 28, 2026
Excellent - Wonderful tour - very informative and excellent tour guide - Jacquie clearly loves what she does and it shows. Thank you!
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Michelle_j
Jun 22, 2026
Highly recommend ! - Highly recommend this tour! We had a great time and learned so much. Chef Jacquie is a local celebrity :)- knew all the shop owners, and taught us so much about the history of the Italian Market. We tasted great food along the way and even bought some fun things to take home. This was such a unique and enjoyable experience, you won’t regret booking it!
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Samantha_m
Jun 20, 2026
A wonderful activity! - The tour was wonderful! The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was made better by all the locals who would stop by to say hi, giving an authentic community feel. The food was too notch! A great mix of history, eating, and culture.
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Adam_s
Jun 15, 2026
Amazing tour!!!!! - Alma was fantastic, and the whole tour and experience was fantastic! It was a great mix of food and an insider view of the market.
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743nancyl
Jun 15, 2026
Former Philadelphians see the Italian Market in a new light - We lived in Philadelphia many years ago and this tour was very informative about the history of the market and best places to shop. Food tastings were awesome from cheese to cannolis with everything in between. Alma was great! I wish I had done this tour years ago on my return visits to the area!
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Kathleen_r
May 25, 2026
A Stroll Down Memory Lane - We decided to take the Italian Market Tour with Chef Jaquie at the last minute. As locals we weren't sure what to expect, but Chef Jaquie represented our city and the Italian Market perfectly. It felt like a stroll out with family and friends, while eating some of the best food in the city. We learned a lot of history too. I definitely recommend taking the tour and enjoying everything the Italian Market has to offer.
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J1152thlauraw
May 25, 2026
Italian Market Food Tour on a Cloudy Day - Had a great time with Chef Jacquie learning about the history of the market and trying some fantastic food. It was a great way to spend a post rain cloudy Sunday afternoon. highly recommend.
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).