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)

Sarah F

May 2018

It was my first time in Philadelphia and this tour was so neat! Chuck was the tour guide and he knew so much about the city and shared some his own stories which made it seem very personal. I was alone on this tour and Chuck made sure to make me feel very welcome. It was such a fun way to see the city and the samples we received down in the Italian Market were great! Cannot recommend enough. He was kind enough to recommend other places as we all parted ways. Awesome city. Awesome tour!

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Sarah, thanks a lot for leaving your feedback and sharing with the rest of the world how amazing our guide Chuck is (and he really is, we agree)! Hope to see you in Philly again sometime.

Andrew P

May 2018

We did the tour with Chuck as our guide. He was great! Knowledgeable, genial, and a Philly native. See if you can request him if you do this tour. He seems to know everyone in the Market. We visited a butcher shop, and the owner showed us the ovens where everything was roasted as well as a ginormous freezer for the various meats. Visited a phenomenal cheese shop, an old time kitchen shop, and an olive oil shop. Again, Chuck pretty much new everyone. You also get a 10% discount on services. We were visiting from Seattle and this tour was the highlight of our five day stay. Well done!

Response from Host

May 2018

Hey Andrew! Well. Said. And we couldn't have put it any better: Chuck is an excellent guide, and we're happy he made your Philly experience such a fun and interesting one. The Italian Market makes our mouth water, but next time you come back, try our Beyond the Cheesesteak tour or even a private tour with more foodie spots to experience!

Dave R

May 2018

Guide Josh S. was a great guide. So friendly, helpful and knowledgable. We even bumped into a well known local and Josh asked him to share - which he did. We were also guided to a few places ordinary tourists would never see. Best part was tasting little snacks at different quaint delis food places. Lovely and insightful. Thanks Josh.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Dave, thanks so much for your feedback on our Italian Market tour and for the shout-out to our amazing local guide, Josh. We're glad he could give you an insight on and tastes of one of our favorite places in Philly! Happy to show you even more on your next trip to our city!

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Iconic 9th Street Italian Market Experience with Food Tastings

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