Philadelphia's Italian Market Food Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Come and explore one of Philly's most vibrant, diverse and delicious neighborhoods during our Italian Market Food Tour. This tasty stretch of 9th Street has been home to a curbside market since the 1800's, and has served as a backbone of this community for generations. Listen as your expert local guide tells some amazing stories of the market's past while you delight in 5 delectable bites that show-off the local flavor.
This tour highlights Philly's wonderful diversity, and the amazing food scene that it has created. You will try Italian classics like the tomato pie and cannoli, Mexican delicacies like spicy chicken tacos and freshly-pressed tortillas, and Vietnamese bites like the banh mi sandwich.
Take a nice relaxing stroll with your guide as your senses are immersed in the sights and sounds of this iconic Philly market. In addition to the amazing food, you'll also enjoy some dazzling pieces of public art that can be found down many backstreets and alleys in the area.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Down these streets you'll see stalls and stores of all kinds, as glorious scents and surprising sights surround you. There are many different breads, meats, produce, and cheeses to be enjoyed - along with classics such as cannoli and newer additions like fresh tortillas. You'll get a chance to speak to some local shopkeepers and hear about their family's experiences in the market. You'll also hear about the evolution of this immigrant neighborhood and how foods, dishes, and cuisines from all over the world have found a home in South Philly.
What‘s Included
Enjoy 5 incredible and diverse dish tastings
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
Latin American flavors-spicy pollo pibil taco or freshest tortilla shells with bowl of guacamole
Laid-back stroll through one of the largest and oldest outdoor food markets in the country
Local, English-speaking guide.
Gratuities
Additional food and drink
Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Options
Private Walking Food Tour
Private Italian Market Tour: Enjoy the dazzling flavors of the Italian Market with your own tour guide on this private tour option.
Public Walking Food Tour
Reviews
289 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful food tour!
Louise K,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!
Fantastic South Philly Food Tour Experience
Y6930LVmichaelr,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I got this tour as a Christmas gift for my Dad and it did not disappoint. We went on the tour the day before New Year’s Eve so we were the only ones which was quite an amazing and intimate experience. James was our tour guide and was super professional and knowledgeable about all things South Philly from the food to the areas history and he alsoq had a great sense of humor. I won’t spoil the adventure for anyone reading this review, but what I will say is that the food we ate was fantastic. We also had the chance to go into some quaint local shops which was definitely an additional perk. All in all, if you enjoy food and history I would highly recommend that you go on this tour!
Great tour, good food, interesting history
A S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and entertaining. The tour covers a broad range of topics, provides several tasty treats (don’t eat before you go).
Great experience!
Morgan E,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time with Barry. He was knowledgeable and passionate about South Philly history and culture. We learned a lot and had fun! Great for locals and tourists alike.
This was a wonderful tour...
Mary A,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a wonderful tour with the appropriate time and food stops. Nina showed us a good time and gave us a lot of information about the area and the food we were eating.
Italian Markwt Tour with Chuck
Laura O,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chuck gave a great tour of the Italian Market. He was knowledgeable about the food scene as well as the local culture and history. Made for a great day. Time well spent. Thank you Chuck!!!
Great tour and tour guide
Denver H,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience didn’t know the market was down there. Also from not eating breakfast or lunch we were filled up by the end of it. Chick was awesome and very informative.
Delicious!
817kleina,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic and delicious tour - thanks Chuck!! So much food and great information. Would go again and recommend it to anyone.
windeeful Italian Market Tpur
patriciag84,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00wonderful food and tour with Nina… Delicious food and learned a lot about the history of Philadelphia… I'm a Philly local and truly enjoyed it! Nice job, Nina
Great food and even better stories - don't miss this tour!
victoriatG8956SV,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I attended the South Philly Italian Market Food tour with a group of friends and one additional solo traveler (10 people in total). Chuck Brutsche was our amazing tour guide - so knowledgeable about the area and its history, great storyteller, and just all-around very friendly and accommodating. The $59 fee was well worth it for the variety and VERY generous portions of the foods that we received. We assumed that we'd be sharing the portions amongst several people and ate a light breakfast that morning. Had we known that we'd each get our own giant slices of pizza, banh mi sandwiches, cannoli, gelato, and more....we would have stuck with just coffee for breakfast to save room. Saying we were full by the end of the tour would be a huge understatement. The one noticeable omission is a Philly cheesesteak since they have a separate tour for those. Otherwise, 10 out of 10 stars, definitely recommend and will seek Chuck out as a guide for future tours next time we're in Philly.
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