Inside Philadelphia's Italian Market: Chef-Led Tasting Journey with Lunch
by StrEATS of Philly Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$138Overview
This two-hour chef-led tasting journey in Philadelphia begins near the first Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The group then visits a bakery that was a 2024 James Beard Award semi-finalist, where participants taste cannoli and may purchase pastries to take home. Next, the tour stops at Di Bruno Bros., a renowned cheese shop, for artisan cheese tastings and a shopping discount. The main part of the journey takes place inside the Italian Market, America’s oldest continuously operating open-air market. Guests spend about one hour walking through the market’s food stalls, shops, and specialty vendors, tasting various foods, shopping for products, and learning about the vendors and the market’s history from the guide. The final stop is a popular kitchenware store favored by cooks, where guests receive a special shopping discount and are offered an espresso from the market by the chef. The tour includes food tastings, lunch, and a professional guide who speaks English and Italian. Alcoholic beverages, transportation to and from the market, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested when booking. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with rain ponchos provided if needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First Roman Catholic Church
Drive-by the first Roman Catholic Church in the country.
James Beard Award Bakery Semi-Finalist
Spend about 10 minutes at a bakery that was a 2024 James Beard Award semi-finalist in the Bakery division. Taste cannoli and have the option to purchase pastries to take home.
10 min
Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Shop
At this iconic cheese shop, enjoy artisan cheese pairings and receive a discount on purchases during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Italian Market Food Tastings and Shopping
Spend about an hour walking, shopping, and tasting foods throughout America’s oldest continuously running open-air market, guided by a South Philly native chef.
60 min
Kitchenware Shop and Espresso
End the tour with a 15-minute visit to a popular kitchenware store where guests get a shopping discount. The chef also treats guests to the best espresso available at the Italian Market.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Inside Philadelphia's Italian Market: Chef-Led Tasting Journey with Lunch
by StrEATS of Philly Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$138Overview
This two-hour chef-led tasting journey in Philadelphia begins near the first Roman Catholic Church in the United States. The group then visits a bakery that was a 2024 James Beard Award semi-finalist, where participants taste cannoli and may purchase pastries to take home. Next, the tour stops at Di Bruno Bros., a renowned cheese shop, for artisan cheese tastings and a shopping discount. The main part of the journey takes place inside the Italian Market, America’s oldest continuously operating open-air market. Guests spend about one hour walking through the market’s food stalls, shops, and specialty vendors, tasting various foods, shopping for products, and learning about the vendors and the market’s history from the guide. The final stop is a popular kitchenware store favored by cooks, where guests receive a special shopping discount and are offered an espresso from the market by the chef. The tour includes food tastings, lunch, and a professional guide who speaks English and Italian. Alcoholic beverages, transportation to and from the market, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested when booking. The tour operates in all weather conditions, with rain ponchos provided if needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First Roman Catholic Church
Drive-by the first Roman Catholic Church in the country.
James Beard Award Bakery Semi-Finalist
Spend about 10 minutes at a bakery that was a 2024 James Beard Award semi-finalist in the Bakery division. Taste cannoli and have the option to purchase pastries to take home.
10 min
Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Shop
At this iconic cheese shop, enjoy artisan cheese pairings and receive a discount on purchases during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Italian Market Food Tastings and Shopping
Spend about an hour walking, shopping, and tasting foods throughout America’s oldest continuously running open-air market, guided by a South Philly native chef.
60 min
Kitchenware Shop and Espresso
End the tour with a 15-minute visit to a popular kitchenware store where guests get a shopping discount. The chef also treats guests to the best espresso available at the Italian Market.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.