Italian Market 9th Street Food Tour
Taste your way through South Philadelphia’s historic Italian Market with a local guide
Duration
2.5 Hours
Includes
Guide, food samples
Highlights
Explore the sights, aromas, and flavors of Philadelphia’s Italian Market along 9th Street. Stroll past produce stands and bakeries, browse distinctive shops and street-art-covered alleys, and hear how this historic market has welcomed generations of vendors from around the world.
- Sample Philly tomato pie, handmade cannoli, and fresh tacos
- Discover Italian Market staples and immigrant-inspired flavors
- Chat with store owners and learn about their businesses
- Explore one of America’s oldest outdoor markets with a local English-speaking guide
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Food samples totaling a full meal
- Tomato pie, handmade cannoli, fresh tacos, and other market specialties
Important details
- Ages 6+ only for paid tickets
- This tour runs rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the start of your tour.
Product ID: ZVRHR3
FAQs
No. You can join without the voucher, but save the email on your phone or print it for the meeting location details.
The tour runs rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather.
Allow extra time to find parking.
Meeting details
Cianfrani Park, 721 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
More about Italian Market 9th Street
Italian Market 9th Street is the beating culinary heart of South Philadelphia, a working market where generations of Italian American families have sold produce, cured meats, fresh pasta, and pastries from the same storefronts for over a century. Stretching along South 9th Street, this stretch is one of the oldest continuously operating outdoor markets in the United States, and walking it feels like stepping into a living neighborhood rather than a tourist attraction. Smoke curls from sidewalk barrel fires in winter, vendors shout daily specials, and the aroma of aged provolone, fresh basil, and espresso drifts from open doorways. This Greetwell food walking tour uses Italian Market 9th Street as its anchor, guiding you through the shops, bakeries, and family-run delis that locals have trusted for decades.
Along Italian Market 9th Street, your guide leads you inside the kinds of spots most visitors walk right past, introducing you to shopkeepers and sharing the stories behind each stop. You will taste handmade Italian sandwiches stacked with imported meats and sharp cheeses, sample cannoli filled to order, and try slices that show off Philadelphia's distinct take on Italian cooking. Between bites, you will hear about the immigrant families who built this market, the film history tied to these blocks, and how Italian Market 9th Street has adapted as new generations of Mexican, Vietnamese, and other vendors have joined the original Italian merchants, adding their own flavors to the mix.
This tour is perfect for food lovers, history buffs, and travelers who would rather eat where Philadelphians eat than settle for a chain restaurant near their hotel. Couples looking for a relaxed afternoon, solo travelers wanting genuine local connection, and small groups celebrating a special trip will all find something to love. If you want to understand Philadelphia through its food, its families, and its everyday rhythms, a guided walk along Italian Market 9th Street is one of the most authentic and delicious ways to spend a few hours in the city.
