2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
Located on 9th Street in South Philadelphia, the century-old Italian Market is home to dozens of Italian restaurants and delis, as well as newer eateries that serve its Mexican and Vietnamese communities. Taste the best of the area, learn its history, and soak up its ambiance on this small-group walking and tasting tour. You’ll enjoy enough bites to add up to a generous meal, from tacos and bahn mi to cannoli and more.
Start your tour in one of the South Philly’s many wonderful public parks, where your local expert guide will introduce themselves and the discuss the culinary journey you’ll be embarking on.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Down these streets you’ll see stalls and stores of all kinds, as glorious scents and surprising sights surround you. There are many different breads, meats, produce, and cheeses to be enjoyed – along with classics such as cannoli and newer additions like fresh tortillas. You’ll get a chance to speak to some local shopkeepers and hear about their family’s experiences in the market. You’ll also hear about the evolution of this immigrant neighborhood and how foods, dishes, and cuisines from all over the world have found a home in South Philly.
2 hours 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Baking the city’s best bread since 1918, Sarcone’s is the perfect place to try Philly’s traditional pizza slice…the tomato pie
• Admission Ticket Free
Making delectable Italian sweets since 1904, including an unforgettable cannoli
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Delicious Mexican cuisine with a kick, like the tacos de pollo pibil
• Admission Ticket Free
Melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella cheese knots, marinated in a light olive oil await you here
• Admission Ticket Free
Two Vietnamese restaurants known for their tasty and flavorful spins on the traditional Banh Mi sandwich
• Admission Ticket Free
Sip several varieties of olive oil and vinegar from around the world in this tasting room
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Fresh, soft, hot-off-the-press tortilla shells paired with creamy homemade guacamole
• Admission Ticket Free
Wonderful cafe serving espresso, chocolate truffles and homemade gelato
• Admission Ticket Free