Where to Shop and Eat: 9 Philadelphia Market Tours

1.Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Walk Center City Philadelphia with a local English-speaking guide, sampling five foods over 2.5 hours. Expect stops around Sansom Street, Center City, and Reading Terminal Market. Guides such as Barry, Alex, Nina, David, and Brittani add local history, architecture, and food tips, while the exact vendors can change.

“Good local foods and a side of history. Started with the insomnia cookie and ended at the Reading Market.”

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2.Inside Philadelphia’s Italian Market: Chef-Led Tasting Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours walking Philadelphia’s historic Italian Market with Chef Jacquie, a local chef and guide. Taste cannoli at Isgro Pastries, cheese at Di Bruno Bros, market specialties, and espresso at Fante’s. You’ll also hear stories about South Philly’s Italian community and receive shopping discounts at select stops.

“Chef Jacqie was marvelous. She’s eminently qualified to host such a tour. Her family has roots in the neighborhood,going back four or five generations. The food was incredible, the pork sandwich with long hots maybe the most interesting pork sandwich I’ve ever had. What how they recommend in this tour?”

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3.Philadelphia’s Italian Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Walk Philadelphia’s Italian Market with a local English-speaking guide, tasting about five foods over 2.5 hours. The 10-person cap keeps the route personal, and guides such as Chuck, Barry, Nina, and James add local stories. Expect Italian classics alongside Mexican, Vietnamese, and other South Philly flavors.

“It was great to tour the area with a Philadelphia native who grew up knowing the locals and the history of the neighborhood! The food ranged from authentic Italian tomato pie to banh mi to tacos. Everything we tried was excellent!!”

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4.Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about three hours walking through Center City with a small group of up to 12. Taste a pretzel cheesesteak, hot donut, Irish pierogis, Malaysian roti canai, and a surprise dish while your guide connects the food to Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and past. Arielle, Dom, Dominic, Sarah, and Rory have led recent tours.

“Rory is now dubbed ‘THE MOST INTERESTING WOMAN IN THE WORLD!’ Fantastic tour, knowledgeable and lovely tour guide- great places of interest, and most of all- Rory and fellow tour participants enhanced our first trip to the amazing city of Philadelphia!”

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5.Philadelphia: Italian Market Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59

Spend 150 minutes walking South Philadelphia’s Italian Market with an English-speaking local guide such as Chuck, Heather, or Barry. You’ll taste five foods equal to a full meal, meet long-standing shop owners, and learn how Italian, Mexican, and Vietnamese communities shaped the neighborhood. Stops can change, so arrive hungry and ready for surprises.

“Great tour, very informative and amazing food, Chuck was an incredible guide.”

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6.Philadelphia: Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 45 min · from $30Best value

Meet your guide near the Arch Street entrance for a 45-minute walk through Reading Terminal Market. You’ll hear market stories, learn about vendors, enjoy a Philly pretzel, and take home an Amish-inspired sweet. Guides such as Matt and former vendor Tootsie bring personal food knowledge to this small English-language group of up to 10 people.

“We really enjoyed this tour with Tootsie! She knows everything and everyone because she used to be a vendor at the market for 30 years! Tootsie was friendly and funny! We learned about the history of the market and about certain specific vendors. Also the tour included a couple of delicious treats. After the tour was over, we explored the market some more and had some food. The tour definitely enhanced our experience of the market. We love making real human connections when we travel.”

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7.Philadelphia: Inside the Italian Market: Tasting Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Spend two hours in Philadelphia’s Italian Market with Chef Jacquie, a market native who leads a small group of up to 10 through food tastings, snacks, samples, and a sit-down lunch. You’ll learn about the area’s Italian community, meet food sellers, and get shopping tips and discounts.

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8.Philadelphia: Italian Market Non-Touristy Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $95

Join Maddy and Tiny Table Tours for a 2.5-hour walk through Passyunk Square, Washington Avenue, and the Italian Market. You’ll sample six bites, including tacos, a Vietnamese sandwich, sweets, and wine, while hearing the stories behind family-run food businesses. The walk covers just under two miles and can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, and other dietary needs with advance notice.

“Maddy has curated an incredible lineup of restaurants and stops. You could be a lifelong Philadelphian and still learn something about South Philly! Totally worth the money.”

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9.South Philly Tour: Market, Cheesesteaks & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend two hours walking South Philadelphia with a live guide in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Trace cheesesteak lore, spot Rocky film locations, explore the Italian Market, see murals, and get time for food or shopping. Food and drinks cost extra, and the route begins at 13th and Reed Streets.

“Great tour highly recommend. excellent guide , knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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