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)

jmcevoy8

Jul 2018

My wife and I recently moved to Philadelphia from Boston. While I've been impressed with all that this city has to offer, I have missed the "chowderhead' camaraderie that went along with being a Bostonian. It was not until the Italian Market Tour with Chuck that I felt as if we regained a semblance of what had been noticeably absent since our relocation. Not only was Chuck's obviously love and knowledge of South Philly contagious but it also resulted in probably the most authentic tour we have ever taken (and we are nerdy tour enthusiasts). Because of Chuck and the unique set of individuals we either encountered or learned about on the tour, we now believe that it may actually be possible embrace this "gritty city" - a notion I would have considered inconceivable just a week ago. Referencing the 76er's philosophy to our bumpy transition from Massachusetts, I know I am supposed to be patient and simply trust the process - this became a lot easier due to Chuck's great tour. Thank you for such a wonderful afternoon.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Thank you for such a wonderful review! Chuck'll be thrilled to hear you had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you in Philly again sometime, maybe with the amazing Chuck on our Philly on Tap beer + history tour!

Miles S

Jul 2018

My husband and three teens had the pleasure of having Annett lead us on the Italian Market tour. She provided a tour with a good balance of information, letting us explore/shop some of the stores on our own, introducing us to shop owners who then gave free samples and/or explained some of the shop's history. Although we ended up running over time (probably because of our taking our time shopping in certain shops) we didn't feel 'hurried on' by her.We were the only ones signed up for the tour at that time so it was a private tour. It was a really nice way to gain an introduction to that area of the city. Really worth the money, and, if you can, ask for Annett!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Miles, what a great day it sounds like you had with our guide Annett! We love being able to connect our travellers with the locals -- that's really what we're all about. Come back sometime to take our Beyond the Cheesesteak tour, and we'll introduce you to some of the best food trucks and locals of a very different part of our city!

MJ S

May 2018

OK, so I live two blocks from the Italian Market and I go there frequently. I booked this tour as an outing with my mother, who was visiting Philly for the first time. The tour was appropriate for both of us, giving my mom an orientation to the area and its culture and history, and offering me the chance to learn new things about my adopted hometown. Our guide Nina is a lifelong Philadelphian knowledgeable about local lore. The tour was well paced, informative, and fun. Sure, you could walk through the Italian market on your own and find some good food and interesting shops, but you'd miss Nina's insider info and the chance to taste some yummy treats.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Thanks for your feedback and rating! Nina's pretty much synonymous with the Italian Market, and we're glad she could share her passion and local knowledge on your tour. We especially love when other locals join our tours to learn more about their city. Feel free to join our other neighborhood tours -- Philly on Tap beer tour or our Beyond the Cheesesteak food tour -- to learn more!

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