Philadelphia Italian Market Walking Tour

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Philadelphia Italian Market Walking Tour

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Earliest available date: August 22, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Philadelphia's Italian Market, savoring exquisite cheeses, gourmet vinegar, fresh bread, and more. A mix of history and flavor in one of the city's vibrant neighborhoods awaits.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Expert Local Guide
Food and Drink
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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Italian Market

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.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Sarcone's Bakery

Arguably the best bakery in all of Philadelphia. Famous for their seeded Italian bread and tomato pie.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom

Sample oil and vinegar in a unique tasting tap room
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Di Bruno Bros

A 3rd generation owned cheese shop that has led the way in Philadelphia culinary traditions
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Paesano's

Philadelphia's most unique sandwich shop. Like nowhere else in the city!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

801 S 9th St, South 9th Street, Philadelphia County Pennsylvania, United States, US, 19147

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Your guide will meet you in the parking lot of Rite Aid next to the Rite Aid Sign and a green sign that says "Palumbo's." They will be holding a white flag with our logo on it.
End Point

Geno's Steaks, South 9th Street, Philadelphia County Pennsylvania, United States, US, 19147

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The tour ends right next to 2 of Philly's famous eateries, Pat's and Geno's!

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.7
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South Philly food tour
December 12, 2025

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).

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Informative and Enjoyable
December 01, 2025

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. (Th...read more

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Great Tour!
November 25, 2025

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.

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A Fun, interesting, friendly, yummy tour.
November 03, 2024

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...read more

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Ok tour
September 23, 2024

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 abou...read more

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