South Philly Markets, Mosaics, and Magic Experience in Philadelphia booking from $51.40

South Philly Markets, Mosaics, and Magic Experience

Overview

Art, culture, diversity, and of course, the spirit of Rocky lives on in South Philly! Join this Philadelphia tour to see just how eclectic this gritty city is. From hidden alleyways to Italian markets, family-owned businesses, and public art, South Philly is a slice of the real Philly.

City: Philadelphia

Mon 24 Feb

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What's Included

Admire one-of-a-kind mosaics at Magic Gardens

Discover South Philly from a local perspective on 3 hours walking guided tour

Taste 3 food samples on 3 Food stops

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

Visit famous Italian Market

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 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 years in the 'special requirements' box on the checkout page
Maximum group size is 12
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
Guides required to regularly wash hands
All tours follow the latest local health authority advice, including mask usage and social distancing. Intrepid 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

Italian Market

You'll start out exploring the 9th Street Italian Market (aka South 9th Street Curb Market), considered to be America’s oldest open-air market. At this must-see attraction dating back to the 1880s, wander past an array of stores teeming with cheese, chocolate, spices and olive oils. With your knowledgeable guide, meet the butchers, bakers, spice merchants and produce vendors who provide food samples to whet your appetite. You’ll hear stories of the city's early immigrants and have a chance to recreate a famous scene from the 1970s blockbuster film Rocky.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Then head to Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a unique gallery and community art center that showcases more mosaic art from Isaiah Zagar. Meander through the indoor gallery, and be wowed by the massive outdoor mosaic structure while you hear city stories from your guide.

South Street

Throughout your tour, you'll pop on and off eclectic South Street, checking out shops, tattoo parlors, restaurants, and public art. Your tour concludes at the Magic Gardens. From here, your guide can give you recommendations on where to go to eat, drink, and shop along Philly’s eclectic and dynamic South Street. Now that you're a bona fide local, you may even want to make an appointment for your new Urban Adventures tattoo.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (172)

Douglas H

Nov 2016

Our tour guide, Arielle, was so knowledgeable about the South Philly area. Great tour and the Magic Gradens are amazing!

Katie_S

Oct 2016

This tour is a must! It was sooo much fun. I don't know if I would have made it a point to go to this part of town on our own without this tour. We met at a good location, near the Italian markets. We received so many food samples, from fresh cheeses, balsamic vinegars and olive oil infusions, house made tortillas, and gelato. The mosaic gardens was very interesting. We actually got to go in the museum, which was really impressive. Nina was our guide and she was fantastic! She took us around charming neighborhoods, down to Penn's Landing briefly, showed us her personal community garden, and gave interesting facts about the city. We ended the tour near Jim's steaks, which is a pretty popular cheesesteak place. I didn't realize how many things we would see or how many food samples we would get. Nina actually sold me on the historic tour offered by the same company that day, which we enjoyed also. This tour exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend.

Monica B

Oct 2016

This was our second tour with Ben. He was fantastic!!! His passion, knowledge, and love for Philly truly shows. The Italian market is so much fun...great people and fantastic food. Super rich in history.

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