Iconic 9th Street Italian Market Experience with Food Tastings in Philadelphia booking from $36.16

Iconic 9th Street Italian Market Experience with Food Tastings

Overview

Stroll for two hours with an informative guide through the labyrinth of food stalls at Philadelphia’s 9th Street Italian Market, considered to be the oldest and largest open-air market in the country. Search for authentic Philadelphia foods, and shop to your heart’s content amid a plethora of cheeses, chocolates, deli items and baked goods. You’ll have a chance to chat with local vendors and view mosaic art in South Philly’s characteristic neighborhoods. For a personalized experience, this small-group tour is limited to 12 people.

City: Philadelphia

Tue 25 Feb

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What's Included

Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Visit famous 9th Street Italian Market

Taste 3 food samples on 3 food stops

Discover Philly’s famous landmarks and historical background on 2 hours walking guided tour

Friendly Local, English-speaking guide

Additional Info

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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Attire: A good pair of comfortable walking shoes is recommended; make sure to check the weather report for rain!
Child policy : This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge; at the time of booking, please advise if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day
All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.

What To Expect

Philadelphia Urban Adventures

Known for historic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Philadelphia is also home to another must-see treasure: the 9th Street Italian Market, where butchers, spice merchants and chocolatiers have carried on their families' food traditions since the 1880s.

Italian Market

With your guide leading the way, peruse the array of shops, many of Italian heritage. Wander past cheeses, chocolates, spices and olive oils that tempt your taste buds, and discover myriad produce stalls, as well as a kitchen store. Along the way, stop to talk to market vendors and hear fascinating tales about the development of South Philly over the decades. Your guide can help you find a bargain with special discounts. Continue on toward a variety of Mexican stores in an area where the boxer Rocky Balboa (famously played by Sylvester Stallone) ran through the streets on one of his training runs. Nearby, you’ll find a selection of Vietnamese, Cambodian and Chinese shops. Your 2-hour tour ends around noon — the perfect time to purchase a Philly cheesesteak for lunch!

South Street

Meet your local guide at South Street and walk through the Bella Vista neighborhood in South Philly. Peek down narrow streets where you’ll see mosaic art from a local artist, and then stop by a delectable deli and bakery. Meander along Christian Street before arriving at the Italian Market with its historic marker. Your tour concludes in the heart of the Italian Market in the Bella Vista neighborhood, with easy access to public transportation.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (202)

micshell66

Aug 2018

Chuck is the best tour guide that we have had and he catered perfectly to this Italian chef husband and history/culture-loving wife. We learned more about Philadelphia than we could have from any guide book. From insights into the life of William Penn to the colorful Magic Gardens' artist Isaiah Zagar, Chuck weaved the history of Philadelphia into wonderful stories and allowed us to see exactly what he was talking about. We then walked down 9th Street going into bakeries, cheese shops, olive oil shops, butchers, tortilla shops, gelato shops, spice store, and a kitchen store learning about the history and getting little tastes of all the wonderful food. We then ended at the Cheesesteak Corner (between Geno's and Pat's) with more colorful history and insight into one of Philly's most famous food. Thank you Urban Adventures and Chuck for a wonderful morning exploring South Philly, and your lunch recommendation was spot on - those really were the best meatballs! We will be back to Philadelphia and will request Chuck for other tours.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

We love, love, love the Italian Market. And Chuck! We've got a whole network of food-loving guides from here to Maryland down to New Orleans, so be sure to check those out as well, and thanks for your review!

Konstantin S

Aug 2018

We were in Philadelphia for college tours and stayed for an extra day for this tour. I'm glad we did. Having visited Italy last year, we had an opportunity to compare Philadelphia Italian Market with the real thing. I can say - it's pretty close. Little shops with cheese, meat or other specialties, people speaking Italian, meats and cheeses handing from the ceiling, even August heat - all looked and felt pretty authentic. Our guide Chuck knew a lot and showed us a lot - including things that one won't be able to see strolling these streets by him/herself with a book or a tablet. If you are in Philadelphia and have couple of hours to spend on it - you'd be glad you did. Strongly recommended.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

We're glad you stayed, too! Isn't that market (and Chuck) the best? Thanks for your review and for toughing out the sauna here, and we hope you look into taking more of our really unique UA tours all over!

Angelina P

Aug 2018

Nina was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable of her hometown and did a great job of sharing her love for her city. The tour went very smoothly. It was engaging and interesting. Nina was so much fun and she seemed to know all of the store owners. Everyone was super friendly.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Nina loves her city and loves sharing it with all who come to Philly! We're so glad you got the full local treatment, and we hope you'll continue touring with our other local guides in other cities.

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Iconic 9th Street Italian Market Experience with Food Tastings

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