Philadelphia's Italian Market Food Tour
Description
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.
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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.
Baking the city’s best bread since 1918, Sarcone’s is the perfect place to try Philly’s traditional pizza slice…the tomato pie
Making delectable Italian sweets since 1904, including an unforgettable cannoli
Delicious Mexican cuisine with a kick, like the tacos de pollo pibil
Melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella cheese knots, marinated in a light olive oil await you here
Two Vietnamese restaurants known for their tasty and flavorful spins on the traditional Banh Mi sandwich
Sip several varieties of olive oil and vinegar from around the world in this tasting room
Fresh, soft, hot-off-the-press tortilla shells paired with creamy homemade guacamole
Wonderful cafe serving espresso, chocolate truffles and homemade gelato
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(324)
This was a great tour. Heather who was our guide had much knowledge about the market’s rich history. The food items on the tour were varied, well thought out, delicious and all came with a bit of history. Props to Heather again, it was great!
Great stories about the area and lots of small stops to get yummy food. Left the your very full. Great guide!
excellent history and tasting. Tom L was very gracious and accommodating. he shared a lot of food knowledge and local history.
Excellent experience fun learned a lot new things
Awesome tour with Nina- great information and lovely guide - great food
This was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. It’s very walkable, the food is varied and delicious and we learned a lot about the history of the area. Our tour guide, Barry, was a terrific guide. He was knowledgable and friendly and engaging. And well organized. Take this tour!
Start your Philly trip with this tour. Experience foods from around the world while learning about Philly.
Our tour guide, Heather was phenomenal and super knowledgeable. The tour was outstanding. So glad we did it!
Nina, a Philly native, was friendly, knowledgeable, and talkative. I truly enjoyed the history lesson and different food choices: Italian, Vietnamese, and Mexican. The food was a great representation of Philadelphia’s diversity. Recommended.
Heather was great - knowledgeable and charming. Great tour!
