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)

dwilsonwing80

Apr 2018

Actually, it was better than I imagined. I didn't realize the market tour would include samples from the various markets and personal interactions with the business operators.We had bread samples, cheese, tortilla chips, olive oils and vinegars. My tour guide, Chuck was supremely knowledgeable and personable. There was ample time to peruse the stores as well as learn about the historical aspects of the market and the neighborhood. I didn't know what to expect from "South Philly" but the mystique was dismissed and I felt very comfortable. I even went back to Ralph's for a spaghetti dinner later in the week. I stayed behind after the tour to shop at incredible Fante's kitchenware store and Molly's used books and records. I hit the Philly Aids Thrift store as well and would recommend it highly.

Response from Host

May 2018

Wow! We're so happy you took the time to tell us about your awesome experience. We love that neighborhood and we love our guide Chuck! There's so many other unique neighborhoods in Philly, so come back anytime and explore them with us!

Vicky C

Apr 2018

Even though I am a fequent shopper in the Italian Market, Josh managed to fill the tour with fun facts and information about the area and market that I had been unaware of. Delightful moring tour with my adult children.

Tempoman

Apr 2018

Ever since I took the walking tour of Boston I have been in love with this concept of getting to know the city I am visiting. I took the Italian Market Experience with the added part of visiting the works of Isaiah Zagar. Our tour guide was ALEX and he was very good. Alex took us through the Italian Area and what made it different was we stopped at different stores in the area to shop and get to know the area. We shopped for oil, bread, kitchenware and meat. The Zagar Mosaics are all over the area but we got to see his studio and the area beside his studio. I have never seen such a display of mosaic work. It made me feel that the artist was very troubled. The tour took about three hours and be prepared to do some walking. Great tour and great guide!!

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Iconic 9th Street Italian Market Experience with Food Tastings

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