Philadelphia’s Italian Market Food Tour
from $61.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
2 hours 30 minutes
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
Meet your guide in the center of Cianfrani Park; 721 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Itinerary
- 1Cianfrani Park
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.
- 2Stop
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.
- 3Stop
Baking the city’s best bread since 1918, Sarcone’s is the perfect place to try Philly’s traditional pizza slice…the tomato pie
- 4Stop
Making delectable Italian sweets since 1904, including an unforgettable cannoli
- 5Stop
Delicious Mexican cuisine with a kick, like the tacos de pollo pibil
- 6Stop
Melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella cheese knots, marinated in a light olive oil await you here
- 7Stop
Two Vietnamese restaurants known for their tasty and flavorful spins on the traditional Banh Mi sandwich
- 8Cardenas Oil & Vinegar Taproom
Sip several varieties of olive oil and vinegar from around the world in this tasting room
- 9Stop
Fresh, soft, hot-off-the-press tortilla shells paired with creamy homemade guacamole
- 10Stop
Wonderful cafe serving espresso, chocolate truffles and homemade gelato
What's included
- Enjoy 5 incredible and diverse dish tastings
- 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
- Laid-back stroll through one of the largest and oldest outdoor food markets in the country
- Local, English-speaking guide.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Good to know
- 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
