Italian Market Tour: Philly's Culinary Heart

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
  • St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi Church - The inaugural Roman Catholic Church in the nation.
  • Isgro Pastries - Reached the semi-finals in the Bakery category of the 2024 James Beard Award. Enjoy their cannoli and take home some delightful pastries.
  • Di Bruno Bros - Renowned Cheese Shop - indulge in pairings and enjoy a shopping discount.
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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

Discover the insider’s perspective from a chef who grew up in the area. Seeking the perfect blend of cuisine, taste, history, and local gems? Allow a genuine South Philly native to lead you through the streets of the Italian Market, home to some of Philadelphia’s most renowned vendors.
Enjoy an Italian roast pork sandwich at Paesano’s, crafted by the…

Location
Italian Market Visitor Center
South 9th Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Edske61
Jan 18, 2026
Awesome Philly Italian Market tasting - We had the great honor & pleasure to get a wonderfully informative and adventurous tour of the Italian Market neighborhood from Chef Jacquie. She had great stories and she knew the entire neighborhood and it's people and their stores.
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Debra_m
Jan 16, 2026
Great Tour! - We stopped at a wonderful sampling of places - each with their own story and authentic food. Our host Jackie was amazing - very knowledgeable and engaging!
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Jones18940
Jan 10, 2026
Fanatic way to spend the morning in Philly - Chef Jacquie made the day, so much passion about the food and people. Had cheese, oil/vinegar, pizza, sandwich, dessert, vino, and some beer, fantastic way to spend the morning while learning so much about the Italian Market.
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Kerry
Jan 7, 2026
Simply put, a FANTASTIC experience! - This was such a fantastic tour, I've already provided the link to 2 friends and 3 random people that I met on other tours (in Philly and our next stop). Jackie is knowledgeable, entertaining, and enthusiastic about her hometown. The stops she's selected were all so great, I'm paying for extra luggage. Don't miss this experience when you are in Philly, and if you live nearby, make a special trip!
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Larissa_j
Jan 4, 2026
A GREAT Taste of Italy - This was a great tour with fun tidbits on the Italian Market and the city - throw in delicious food and it was a winner!!
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K_d
Jan 3, 2026
Food frenzie - What a great time. We got to experience Italian food at local family owned stores. Learn some of the heritage of these local businesses.
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Volleygirl2015
Nov 16, 2025
Tasty and interesting couple hours. - Our tour guide, Jacquie, was personable, enthusiastic, and well-informed. It was a fun day with lots of delicious tastings.
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Jennifer_g
Nov 9, 2025
Come hungry! - Come hungry! Be prepared to have some amazing food and to be entertained by Chef Jacquie….she is absolutely adorable!
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R8396szfrankm
Nov 1, 2025
Frank M from Pittsburgh - Chef Jacquie was awesome and being a local girl, she really knows the history of Italian Village. The pizza, sandwiches, cannoli and vinegar tasting was out of this world. Most fun I ever had on a food tour. Highly recommend this when you are in Philadelphia.
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Jmcalabro
Jan 4, 2026
Great food, delivery not for everyone - My wife and I received a gift from our son to attend this tour. Jacquie was very nice and brought us to some great stops. There are a few reasons I rated this as just average. First and foremost, almost all of the market closed during or right after the tour. (Sunday 1:30) There was little to no time to shop elsewhere accept the stores she brought us to. If I knew this, we would have come earlier to shop. Second, we did not visit all the places on the tour. She brought pizza into the wine shop, and we were told to go across the street if we wanted to see the oil and vinegar store. A nice perk was that we were supposed to get 10% off our purchases at these stores. This was honored everywhere but the kitchen shop/coffee store where I was not given my discount despite letting the clerk know I was on the tour. Lastly, I felt a bit like I was in high school. Jacquie was a bit pushy requiring everyone to talk about themselves and even wanted us all to share our social media with one another. It was a bit much for me, but I am sure others were good with it. Overall, I thought the food stops were very good and was very happy with the quality of food. I just thought the delivery and planning were not great.
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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).