Philadelphia Italian Market Walking Tour
Description
Discover the flavors, stories, and traditions of one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods on this delicious walking tour of the Italian Market. For more than 150 years, this lively open-air market has been the heart of the city’s Italian community—and today it remains one of the most exciting food destinations in Philadelphia. As you stroll through bustling market stalls and family-run shops, you’ll experience the neighborhood through its food. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked Italian bread, sample rich gourmet vinegars, and taste some of the finest cheeses and specialty products the market has to offer. Along the way, your guide will share the stories of the immigrant families who built the market and shaped the neighborhood’s unique character. Whether you’re a food lover, history enthusiast, or curious traveler, this flavorful tour offers a true taste of Philadelphia.
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Itinerary
The tour explores South Philly's Italian Market, home to some of the best Italian food in the city. Learn about the immigrants who founded the are and the newer businesses that have made their mark.
Arguably the best bakery in all of Philadelphia. Famous for their seeded Italian bread and tomato pie.
Sample oil and vinegar in a unique tasting tap room
A 3rd generation owned cheese shop that has led the way in Philadelphia culinary traditions
Philadelphia's most unique sandwich shop. Like nowhere else in the city!
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Important Information
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Nice sites selected to visit Nice general interest shared about the sites Pleasant/fridnely guide Would have liked if sites gave small free samples (a single cookie, for example).
Our guide for the tour was Kenzie. He arrived early to meet us and was well prepared. He had a binder with images for the different stops. You decide what food you want to purchase on the tour. (This worked well for the picky eater in the family.) I felt that we definitely learned about the history of both the area and the individual establishments.
The tour was wonderful. We got great insight into the history of the area, and the spots that were highlighted were wonderful and delicious. Our guide was really knowledgeable and awesome.
Our tour leader was great, so friendly and so knowledgeable about the area. We liked the many pictures he had of the people who owned some of the well known places. We never felt rushed and liked the way we went into different places. It was a fun interesting tour and We look forward to more tours in the Philadelphia area.
The walking tour was interesting. We had difficulty determining the meeting spot for the tour. We really wanted to experience samples, not buy things at the spots we visited. If I’d known more about this tour, I’d have selected a different tour where you eat.
This was a good time! I enjoyed walking through the Italian neighborhoods and learning the history of the area as well as some of the iconic businesses. I was given opportunities to purchase yummy treats like tomato pie and cannoli cookies. My tour guide did a great job giving me a lot of interesting information. I would recommend bringing cash because not all places might take cards.
Tour was very informative ! We had a nice time learning about the history of the Italian market and sampling the amazing food.
Our guide was knowledgeable about the atea and patient as we purchased food items along the way. He knew all the right places to go! Although we had visited the Italian Market previously , many in our family group of 8 had not been to the Market. Great tour… highly recommend!
Great tour! Good food! Great history lesson! There qas so much to learn! So knowledgeable of the local area!
I absolutely loved this tour!! I've been in Philly for the last 5 years and l've never gotten a chance to come down to this area and explore. Our tour guide, Theresa, was so kind and knowledgeable about all things in the Italian market. Ileft with a wealth of new knowledge and a full belly of food to match. Would HIGHLY recommend!!
