Perfect For the Foodies on Your List!
Duration: 2 Hours
Location: 9th StrEAT, Philadelphia's Historic Italian Market
Minimum - 2 Guests
Perfect For the Foodies on Your List!
•Michelin highlighted food tour company and tour guide who is native to the neighborhood.
Small group tour
Wednesday - Sunday Tour stops may be subject to change due to availability.
Moderate walking, wear comfy shoes and not wheelchair accessible
Rain, shine or snow. Please dress accordingly outdoors. If raining, we provide disposable ponchos.
Available in English and Italian.
We recommend bringing a bag or cooler if you plan to go shopping spree. You can purchase totes.
For groups bigger than 10 guests, call us at 610-506-6120.
Join the most-popular Food Tour for 13-years in a row. Where we will meet at the Italian Market Visitors Center and eat our way through 9th StrEAT, inside Philly’s historic Italian Market. Prepare to come hungry as we will explore up to 6 foodie hub locations. Including the opportunity to enjoy the best cannoli in the land from a James Beard semi-finalist, Isgro’s Bakery which is 120 years old.
Ja'eat?!
(That's "Did you eat?" in Philly speak!) Sit down at Paesano's to eat the best Roast Pork Sandwich in Philly. Don't believe us? He beat Bobby Flay!
Cheese the Day!
Indulge tasting cheeses from culinary pioneers. DiBruno Bros., since 1939. Step inside this original store and enjoy their best selling samples.
Olive You So Much!
Chef Jacquie picks up fresh bread from Sarcone's for you to dip in authentic Olive Oil and Vinegars.
Chop It Like It's Hot!
Shop like a chef at an eclectic kitchen wares store open since 1906. Our guests receive a special discount, bring your list!
Holy Cannoli!
The best cannoli you will ever eat at the legendary Isgro's Bakery, Semifinalist for this year's James Beard Awards. Come see what all the fuss is about.
It's Hip to Be Square
While you sit and savor a traditional South Philly square pizza, Chef Jacquie provides Italian Market food, pizza origins and cultural history.
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:
Carpenter St between 9th & 10th Streets - $8-12/day
2 hour street parking available (free) - Free street parking on Saturdays and Sundays
Additional parking:
Washington Avenue between 9th and 10th Streets. Free 2 hour street parking.
Parking is available at each tour’s location.
Please be sure and let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, dairy free, food allergy, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we can accommodate your needs.
Gratuities are greatly appreciated, although not mandatory. The standard gratuity in the service industry is 15%-20%.
Yes, although limited, bathrooms are available during the tour at selected locations.
Yes, advance ticket purchase is required. Our food tours typically sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the date, time, and number of tickets you prefer, please book well in advance.
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Kathy, Berwyn, PA"Chef Jacquie met our group in the heart of the Italian Market. We toured local gems unique to the area. Our tastings varied from delicious cheeses and meats to decadent desserts. She is a wealth of knowledge and her stories are priceless!"
Saturday evenings with Philly’s only nighttime Italian Market dinner tour. Eat and stroll the same street featured in Rocky.
