Philly Chef-led Italian Market Food Tour

Philly Chef-led Italian Market Food Tour

Sip, Shop, Savor, Stroll Through Philly’s Historic Italian Market

 

From the first bite, dive into our chef-led and chef-curated Italian Market Food Tours guided by locals who call this neighborhood home. We will eat our way through the market and shop to stock your pantry with laughs and stories along the way. Stroll the historic streets of South Philadelphia, shaped by generations of families, bakers, butchers, and shopkeepers who keep its traditions alive.

Square slice of pizza being lifted from a tray with a serving utensil during a guided food tour stop

Philly Italian Market Food Tour
Chef-Curated

$69

per person

Led by our local tour guides

Signature Square Pizza lunch included

Time: 10:30am

Duration 2 hours

Days: Saturday and Sunday

Location Italian Market – Philadelphia

For groups 10+ Contact Us
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What to Expect

Eat like a local.  Enjoy a slice of signature square pizza.

Say cheese!  Calling all cheese lovers! Di Bruno Bros. cheese mongers serve up their favorite cheese combos during our visit.

Everyone’s Favorite Taproom.  An interactive chance to sip and compare extra virgin olive oils and premium white and dark balsamic vinegars. 

Hot off the press.  Observe a 3rd generation family recipe come to life and taste fresh authentic corn tortillas and guacamole.

The best little cannoli.  A sweet ending at Isgro Bakery, a beloved fourth-generation, locally owned Italian bakery.

Man sitting at a table and taking a big bite out of a pulled pork sandwich during a food tour.

Philly Italian Market Food Tour
Chef-Led

$79

per person

Chef-Led Food Tour

Signature Italian Pork Sandwich and South Philly Barbacoa Taco lunch included

Time: 12:30 PM

Duration: 2.5 hours

Days: Wednesday-Sunday
Location:  Italian Market – Philadelphia 

For groups 10+ Contact Us

Jacquie in a store presenting a cheese board.

What to Expect

Big, generous tastings along the way! Enjoy a signature Philly Italian roast pork sandwich. You definitely won’t leave hungry.

Say cheese! Calling all cheese lovers! Di Bruno Bros. cheese mongers serve up their favorite cheese combos for you.

Barbacoa That Made Netflix: Sit down in the city’s most buzzed-about Mexican spots, featured on the Netflix series Chef’s Table, and savor an award-winning barbacoa taco. 

Time to shop! Enjoy our exclusive shopping discount. Feel free to bring a shopping bag and/or cooler.

Insider stories, gossip, and local history! These are woven naturally throughout the food tour.

I cannoli say! A sweet ending at Isgro Bakery, a beloved fourth-generation, locally owned Italian bakery.

Where to Meet

Walking tour starts at the Italian Market Visitors Center:

Italian Market Visitor Center
919 S 9th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147

Parking:
Official Italian Market parking lot:
900 block of Carpenter Street – $12/day
2 hour street parking available (free) – Free street parking on Saturdays and Sundays

That's the difference.
You don't just taste Philly’s Italian Market. You feel it.

Attractive young couple smiling and holding a wooden platter with cheese and deli meats.
Happy guest showing off his Fante's espresso.
Happy couple looking at the camera and giving a thumbs up at Paesano's.

We had an amazing tour with Chef Jacquie! She was delightful, knowledgeable, and very kind. We ate so much delicious food and learned the history of the market and about the eateries and shops we stopped at. It was a hit for our tweens and adults and I highly recommend this food tour!

Shannon S.

Chef jacquie sharing cannolis on italian market food tour.

Meet Chef Jacquie

I am committed to sharing culinary knowledge and expertise so that people who enjoy food can take their senses to new heights by simply tasting food around Philadelphia.

With more than 35 years in hospitality and 16 years in business, I share the best foods, chef pairings and tips, coupled with fun and true Philly-style flair. My friendships with shop owners, restaurateurs, and culinary colleagues enhance the experience for my guests.

When you come on our food tours, you’ll see Philly in a way that’s authentic and full of our favorite F-words, food and fun.

All of my knowledge is passed onto my team, who are authentic born and raised in the Italian market with family-run businesses and understand the history and traditions. Our award-winning team is here to make sure you have a great time, walk away with great food memories and stories of your own.

Let’s go eat,

Chef Jacquie
Founder, StrEATS of Philly

Couple laughing and holding up their drinks and food during a food tour.

Join Our Italian Market Food Tour Today

 Our Tasting & Shopping Food Tours run Friday – Sunday and welcomes visitors and locals alike. Taste the tradition that makes the Italian Market unforgettable.

Come hungry. Come curious. And come ready to fall in love with the Italian Market.