Philadelphia's Italian Market Food Tour
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Philadelphia, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Philadelphia's century-old Italian Market is home to dozens of Italian restaurants and delis, as well as newer eateries that serve its Mexican and Vietnamese communities. Avoid a bad bite and go with a guide to taste the best of the area, learn its history, and soak up its ambiance on this small-group tasting tour. Enjoy enough bites to equal a generous meal, from tacos and bahn mi to cannoli and more.
- A small-group tour to keep things personal
- Soak up the Italian Market’s history and ambiance on a walking tour
- Come hungry to enjoy an eclectic range of samples and bites
- Discover one of Philadelphia’s most historic, characterful areas
What's Included
- Local, English-speaking guide.
- Laid-back stroll through one of the largest and oldest outdoor food markets in the country
- Latin American flavors-spicy pollo pibil taco or freshest tortilla shells with bowl of guacamole
- 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
- LunchEnjoy 5 incredible and diverse dish tastings
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cianfrani Park721 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Meet your guide in the center of Cianfrani Park; 721 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
End point
- Italian Market 9th Street919 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
A central location in or near the Italian Market.
Start time.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
Cianfrani Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Italian Market 9th Street
2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sarcone's Bakery (Pass By)
Isgro Pastries (Pass By)
Blue Corn Restaurant and Bar (Pass By)
Talluto's - Philadelphia (Pass By)
Pop Up Café (Pass By)
Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom (Pass By)
Tortillería San Roman (Pass By)
Anthony's Italian Coffee & Chocolate House (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 331 reviews
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Yana_T, Aug 2026
Barry was the best tour guide..food was great and we loved hearing about the history from a local. Highly recommend!
katycroushore, Aug 2026
Extremely Disappointing — Not Worth the Money
This was hands down one of the most disappointing tours I have ever taken, and certainly the worst experience I have had booking through Viator.
I had a family of five visiting Philadelphia and was excited to take them on this tour to experience the Italian Market and learn about its history. The tour description outlined several stops and made it sound like we would actually learn about the history, culture, and significance of the Italian Market. Unfortunately, that is not at all what we received.
Our guide arrived approximately 20 minutes late and openly told us he had overslept. We were all left standing around waiting for him. When we finally got started, the first scheduled stop wasn’t even prepared for our group. He then attempted to take us somewhere that wasn’t part of the advertised tour and had nothing to do with the Italian Market, seemingly to fill time or make up for the fact that things weren’t ready.
About 45 minutes into the experience, we still had barely begun the actual tour. I finally had to point out that we hadn’t even made it through the scheduled stops. Another father and son in our group became so frustrated that they left the tour early.
Most disappointing of all, our guide provided virtually no meaningful history, facts, or information about the Italian Market. That was the entire reason I booked this experience. I live in Philadelphia and specifically wanted to share the history of this iconic neighborhood with my visiting family. Instead, we spent our time waiting, wandering, and wondering what exactly we had paid for.
This experience was completely unacceptable and absolutely not what was advertised. I would not recommend this tour to anyone, and I sincerely hope Viator reviews the quality of this particular offering.
I am requesting a full refund for our entire party. This tour was not worth the money we paid, and frankly, it was not worth a dollar. An incredibly disappointing experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello, thank you for posting this feedback. We apologize deeply for the negative experience you had on your tour. We always strive to give a stellar experience every time we lead a tour.
We have processed your full refund. If you wish to speak with us further about your tour, please feel free to call us at 215-280-3746.
Ebenezer_B, Jul 2026
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!
Orna_K, Jul 2026
Great stories about the area and lots of small stops to get yummy food. Left the your very full. Great guide!
Chuck_R, Jul 2026
excellent history and tasting. Tom L was very gracious and accommodating. he shared a lot of food knowledge and local history.
Julie_D, Jul 2026
Our tour guide, Heather was phenomenal and super knowledgeable. The tour was outstanding.
So glad we did it!
Nick_G, May 2026
The tasting were great and I liked that it included a Mexican and Vietnamese tasting experience in addition to traditional Italian delights. Learning the history of the market was fascinating.
Megan_U, May 2026
Walking tour of Italian market and Italian section of Philly. Food was brought to a central location and we sat and had a picnic style at the end. All delicious
Danielle_F, Apr 2026
Jason Fried was a phenomenal guide. We saw and ate our way through the 9th Street market! This is a must do if you are in Philly and enjoy food!!!
James_D, Apr 2026
This tour of the Philadelphia "Italian" Market was eye-opening and wonderful. Our guide Barry was a fountain of information and led us through the streets explaining the deep history of the area, including the beautiful mosaics on so many buildings in the area created by a local artist. These were so breathtaking. Another fun fact was the amount of murals painted on the neighborhood buildings, all by local groups of citizens and youngsters. We learned so much about the culture of the area, and sampled many local delicious staples including Bin Mi pork and chicken sandwiches (Vietnamese) and tomato pie. Barry was a very good leader and teacher, and made this tour very enjoyable.
Beth_B, Apr 2026
This was a great tour of and around the Italian Market. We got to try food we definitely would have missed had we not done this tour. The guide was very fun and knowledgeable and made each person (of the 12 on it) feel special and more aware of what Philadelphia had to offer!
Raphael_P, Mar 2026
Great information and fantastic tour guide with Nina!!!
The food and locations were authentic and loved that we stuck to the roots of the market.
Valeria_B, Mar 2026
Barry knows the best places with great food and history! We had old favorites and the chance to try something new too. Would love to bring my family to this
A_S, Nov 2025
Our guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and entertaining. The tour covers a broad range of topics, provides several tasty treats (don’t eat before you go).
Morgan_E, Nov 2025
Had 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.
Mary_A, Nov 2025
This 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.
Laura_O, Nov 2025
Chuck 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!!!
Denver_H, Nov 2025
Great 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.
Christine_P, Oct 2025
Nina was great and knew I could not eat dairy so she adjusted the tour perfectly. I even picked up some great olive oils. The tomato pie was the best!!! Super yummy.
Jill_G, Sep 2025
James was an amazing tour guide. He was very personable and knowledgeable about history and food in the Philly area. The food we ate was delicious! I highly recommend!
Frank_T, Sep 2025
An in-depth tour of the history, culture & food of the South Philly neighborhood. Lots of food tastings from welcoming shopkeepers and family owned restaurants.
Chuck was an excellent guide, born and raised right around the corner!
Audra_M, Sep 2025
My husband and I are local (south philly) and decided to take the tour for something to do. Chuck was really knowledgeable about south Philly and the market. We learned so much that we never knew before and ate lots of good food with variety from all over the world. Thanks Chuck!
Venell_J, Sep 2025
He is very knowledgeable and a great guide. He share some great information about the history of each place.
Joni_E, Sep 2025
It was a rainy Sunday, our tour guide told us it was just the 2 of us! It was wonderful! Chuck our guide was so knowledgeable and from our same home town and even went to the same high school! We ate so much, learned so much history! I will definitely do this tour again! Of course I will make sure Chuck will be our tour guide!
Kristen_G, Sep 2025
Chuck is great! Food tours are always worth it. Loved the variety in cuisine.
Thank you, thank you!!
Michele_E, Sep 2025
Nina was the best! So informative and such a wonderful demeanor. We are locals and can’t believe how many nuggets we learned. Tons of yummy food with such a wide selection. We have been on many food tours and Nina made it one of our favorites!!
Tom_M, Aug 2025
James gave us a wonderful perspective of the market, past and present!
A blend of History of the market, the families that bring life to the area! The tasting of food and seeing the shops added to the experience .
A small group experience that gave us a taste of the neighborhood
Worth it!
Margarita_C, Jul 2025
This was so much fun. Chuck was an awesome guide. We learned history, we enjoyed food and overall had amazing experience.
Dinah_K, Jun 2025
History of the area given by a local guide, Chuck. He showed us fun shops and we enjoyed great food from several places.
It is a gentle stroll with lots of stops through the 9th Street Market area.
Rosalind_O, Jun 2025
It was an awesome experience! Barry our tour guide was amazing very knowledgeable. It was more than a food tour it was history also. The food was so good
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