Behind The Scenes Food Tour: South Philly & Italian Market

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Philadelphia, USA

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Renee_B ·

Sep 2025

Great walk around south Philly. We appreciated it included the Italian Market and other areas. The food tasting was large and very unique.

· Hazel_G ·

May 2025

Jackie was fantastic! She delivered a fun and engaging experience, blending the rich history of the Italian Market with delicious food. Definitely make time for this tour!

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Overview

Explore the Philadelphia food scene with a guide to show you some of the best spots and introduce you to local businesses. Let a foodie tour leader share stories taken from interviews with business owners and chefs, and learn more about South Philly’s culinary culture. Walk away with a full belly and your guide’s top tips on bars, restaurants, and fun activities to try during the rest of your trip.

Eat like a local: A Philadelphia walking food tour with tastings
Sample six items, from tacos to sweet treats
Vegetarians and pescatarians welcome—just give advanced notice
Hear all about the area’s food scene from a local foodie

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Guests 21 and up will sip wine. Younger guests and those who don't partake will have the option to try an N/A alternative
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Lunch

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Columbus Square Park
1200 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
We'll meet at the Southeast corner of the Columbus Square Park, next to the dog park.

End point

Piazza DiBruno
914 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
We'll wrap up the tour at the Piazza Di Bruno, perfectly located in the heart of the Italian Market. We'll give you a list of recommendations to check out in the city.

Itinerary

Columbus Square Park

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Washington Avenue

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Italian Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Featured review

Hazel_G

Jackie was fantastic! She delivered a fun and engaging experience, blending the rich history of the Italian Market with delicious food. Definitely make time for this tour!

Reviews

5.0

based on 80 reviews

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Excellent!

Marisa_R, Oct 2025

There is A LOT of walking on this tour- we clocked over 3 miles. Worth the walking though! Great selections

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks so much for joining us! We build in lots of breaks and opportunities to sit in between walking, plus beverages, and of course tons of snacks.

Excellent

stephanie_g, Sep 2025

Walking Tour. Jackie and Alessandra were engaging, knowledgeable and fun! Wear comfortable shoes! Layer accordingly to the temperature.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

thanks so much!

Fun but 3hrs of walking!...

Christine_S, Sep 2025

Fun but 3hrs of walking! Maybe have a few more times/places to sit. Food was good - loved the cannolis.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks so much! One of my favorite parts of the tour is the restaurant where we stop halfway through, where guests can relax, hydrate, and even have a cocktail if they want!

Very fun!

Renee_B, Sep 2025

Great walk around south Philly. We appreciated it included the Italian Market and other areas. The food tasting was large and very unique.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

thanks so much!

Jackie was awesome! She...

Hazel_G, May 2025

Jackie was fantastic! She delivered a fun and engaging experience, blending the rich history of the Italian Market with delicious food. Definitely make time for this tour!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks so much!

Fun, Informational & Tasty.

Lyndee_L, May 2025

Great experience if you want to hear about the history of the city and understand the communities that live there. The food was a great representation of what makes Philly the city it is today.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

thanks so much for joining us!

Knowledgeable Guide

Jessica_W, Dec 2024

Lots of delicious food and opportunities to make purchases. I love that the tour didn’t go to Reading Terminal Market- so it made the tour unique.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

thanks so much!

Philly Amore!

dana_t, Sep 2024

Danny was fabulous and the best history teacher, tour guide and food afficionado! I was solo amongst the couples and had a ball! Do the tour you will not be disappointed!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

thanks so much for joining us! I love that you noted that you were a solo traveler - as a solo traveler myself I try to make sure the tour is super fun for individuals as well as groups. Thanks so much!

A little different, but good.

Brenda_L, Jun 2024

Maddie was engaging and knowledgeable about the food and the neighborhood. The food was not quite what I expected, but there was a wide variety of flavors.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Hey Brenda! Thanks so much for coming on the tour - I had such a nice time with you and your friends. On the tour we eat a wide variety of foods, and all of the stops are mentioned in the tour description. I hope you enjoyed the experience of stepping a little outside your comfort zone. I love surprising people with dishes that are unexpected and delicious.

Nice walking tour of Italian Market

Daniel_L, Jun 2024

Great tour with a lot of cool history of the South Philadelphia food scene and the Italian Market. All food pairings were unique and good. Highly recommend if you have been to the Italian Market before. Guide was extremely knowledable.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thanks so much for coming!

Great experience!

Marissa_D, May 2024

Delicious, diverse, and informative. We enjoyed ourselves even in the rain! Would recommend to visitors and locals too.

Response from Host, May 2024

thanks so much!

Great intro to South Philly and Italian Market.

thomasbice, Feb 2024

Ate a lot, learned a lot! Good variety, excellent choice of food culture. A little history, a little gossip, a little future plans. A spectacular experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

thanks so much!

Delicious, informative and worth the price

Christopher_P, Sep 2023

This tour was amazing. Great food and Maddy is very knowledgeable. Seamless experience and well worth the cost. I’d definitely do it again and take friends and family on it. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

thanks so much for coming!

Great local food tour

Mary_M, Jul 2023

Maddie led us on such a great foodie adventure today! Just the right amount of local history and such adventurous food tastings. The pairings were all great. Maddie widened our food horizons and showed us places we never would have found on our own. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

thanks so much! I had such a great time with you and your daughters!

Long time college friends take the South Philly neighborhood

Karen_I, Jul 2023

The experience was great from start to finish. Maddie, the tour guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and well organized. We had small bites pre ordered we enjoyed along the way. She’s a great storyteller.