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Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tour
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Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tour
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Few Philadelphia neighborhoods can rival the Italian Market when it comes to culinary heritage—and on this small-group tour, visit a number of the area’s most delicious highlights. In the company of your chef guide, venture to a beloved local cheese shop, a Mexican tortilla maker, a classic South Philadelphia pizzeria, and more, enjoying generous samples and shopping discounts along the way.
- Beat the crowds on a relaxed-pace, small-group tour
- Discover the culinary heritage of the Italian Market with your chef guide
- Enjoy generous samples that add up to a hearty meal
- A small group ensures a personalized experience
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What's Included
Food tasting
Lunch
Professional guide
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at the Italian Market)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure & Return
Italian Market Visitor Center , 919 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Anthony's Italian Coffee & Chocolate House , 903 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USAAdditional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Multi-lingual guide - English and Italian
- Each child must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - rain ponchos will be provided when raining
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- OPERATED BY StrEATS of Philly Food Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tour?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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What is the social distancing policy during Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Chef-Led Taste of the Italian Market Food Tour?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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- "What a delightful way to make our way through the very authentic Italian market!" See review
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Great experience!
Julie_R
, Aug 2022
This was a great tour - fun, interesting and delicious! I definitely plan on doing another tour with Chef Jacquie soon.
That's Amore!
Carolyn_F
, Jul 2022
It was wonderful to tour this great neighborhood and enjoy wonderful pizza, coffee, cannoli, candies, balsamic vinegar, and other specialties of the Italian market area of Philadelphia! Everything was SO delicious! You can tell that everything was made with a lot of love and focus on quality ingredients. Our tour guide, Chef Jacquie, was very knowledgeable and fun!
Chef Jackie is the Best!
Patty_B
, Jul 2022
Being with Chef Jackie again and visiting all her Market friends. Also her grasp of the history of the Market and its people is extraordinary.
Response from Host , Aug 2022
Outstanding food tour with Chef Jackie!!
Tina_F
, Jul 2022
Chef Jackie was amazing. She is very knowledgeable about the area and took us to some of the best places in the Italian market. This tour was fun and everything we tasted was delicious. I would definitely recommend doing this with a group of friends, as a couple or even alone. You will have a great time!
Best food tour ever!
Leonard_F
, Jul 2022
Chef Jacquie was delightful! She was friendly, engaging and most importantly knowledgeable about food history and culture. We enjoyed every minute.
Fun food tour
Wendy_C
, Jun 2022
Great tour, very informative and fun! We enjoyed all the food! And the history! Chef Jacquie was awesome!
Chef Jacquie and the tour...
Kayleigh_V
, Jun 2022
Chef Jacquie and the tour of the Italian Market was wonderful! The food was amazing and Chef Jacquie taught us so much about the history of the market. Anyone who enjoys food and/or history this tour would be for you!
A memorable journey through South Philly’s Italian Market and food culture
Barbara_B
, May 2022
As foodies, we were seeking an authentic experience of the Italian Market and Philadelphia’s Italian-American food culture. We are so grateful we chose Jacquie over some of her more cookie-cutter competitors, as she delivered just that.
Jacquie was informed and personable; she introduced us to many of the market’s incredible sites, smells, and flavors. She shared stories of her life between Philadelphia and Bologna, Italy, and tales of her immigrant ancestors.
A former chef, Jacquie enjoys lifelong friendships with some of the restauranteurs and shopkeepers she introduced us to. We felt almost like locals as we chatted with these generous folks about olive oil, cheeses, and more.
Jacquie offers an authentic and unforgettable journey through the Italian Market.
Barbara and Elizabeth
Loving my roots.
Melanie_S
, Apr 2022
What an enjoyable day. I love learning the history of my heritage and some interesting facts I wouldn’t have thought of.
The businesses that we visited were happy to see us and assist us with our questions and purchases. Cookie and Lisa were fun too at the visitor center. Jackie was a wonderful tour guide who really knew her history. I highly recommend this tour whether you are Italian or not.
Taste of the Italian Market
Guy_M
, Apr 2022
Chef Jacque added so much to the tour with her personal insights about the people and the history of the neighborhood. It seemed everyone who worked in this area knew her.
Fantastic food tour!
Anhvinh_W
, Apr 2022
Chef Jacquie was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable and made the entire tour so interesting! The kids also enjoyed the tour and the food so much!!! We’d definitely recommend this tour!
Amazing
gary_m
, Apr 2022
Amazing food, stories, history and guide. Thank you for such an amazing experience! I would highly recommend this tour.
Amazing tour!! Highly recommend!
Colleen_F
, Apr 2022
We had the best time on our tour! We enjoyed delicious food and Chef Jacquie is so knowledgeable. I left and immediately told a bunch of friends and family to sign up for a tour!
Italian market place tour with Chef Jacquie
Lee_C
, Mar 2022
This was such an incredible tour. Chef Jacquie was amazing! She provided a wealth of information on both Philadelphia and Italy along with the history of others that had immigrated to the area. We were given a broad range of food during our tastings that was delicious and fulfilling. The shops were lovely and it was obvious Jacquie has made some great relationships with the owners.
This is a tour you do not want to miss! The only thing we would have changed was to schedule it at the beginning of our trip as Jacquie offered up her favorite restaurants and there was not enough time to visit them all!
Informative and Delicious
Scott_G
, Feb 2022
The Italian Market tour was informative and delicious
Our tour guide Jackie was great
She knew a lot of history about Italian immigration to Philly which added to the experience
Fun way to spend a few hours
David_D
, Jan 2022
Chef Jackie was terrific and we had a great experience. We sampled lots of yummy treats and bought some too.
We had such a great time...
Lauren_M
, Jan 2022
We had such a great time with Jackie! She was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood, Italian culture and history, and of course food! Her passion for Italians and food came out in her cooking suggestions, personal anecdotes, and wonderful travel recommendations. You will have a wonderful tour and very yummy afternoon with Jackie!
Loved it!
Jimmie_P
, Nov 2021
We loved experiencing the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, history and charm of the Italian Market with Jacque as our guide. She was knowledgeable and most of all a lot of fun to spend our morning with. We would do it all over again in a heartbeat!
Had a great time with Jackie!
Eliza_S
, Oct 2021
It was awesome! Jackie showed us the best spots in the market and is obviously quite knowledgeable. She knows all the different business owners. It was great to get a guided tour of the market and the experience was a highlight of our trip. The food was delicious too.
Delicious and entertaining tour!
Marian_W
, Oct 2021
An excellent morning from start to finish! Our tour guide, Chef Jacquie, was wonderful. Having grown up in the neighborhood, she provided an entertaining and comprehensive history of the Italian Market and we enjoyed a nice variety of tastings from local shops and restaurants. Starting at Anthony’s with coffee and delicious biscotti, we moved onto DiBruno’s for a fabulous cheese and nut pairing. The olive oil and vinegar tasting at Cardena’s was next on the list where we purchased a number of gifts to take home. We strolled through Charlie’s Produce stand on our way to watch pasta making Talluto’s window and tortilla making at San Roman’s. We enjoyed a slice of Santucci’s original square pizza for lunch and finished our tour with a fabulous cannoli from Isgro’s bakery.
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