Behind The Scenes Food Tour: South Philly & Italian Market

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Our tours are limited to small groups so you have plenty of time to chat with your guide. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Tiny Table Tours was founded by a well-known local food journalist, and those relationships are at the core of our tours. We share stories gathered from one-on-one interviews with business owners and chefs that will give you a behind-the-scenes, personal view of South Philadelphia. Our tour guides are deeply immersed in Philly food and dining scene, giving you a deeply personal experience.

The tour includes six bites of food, including sweet treats, a Vietnamese sandwich, tacos and more. We'll talk about (but not eat) cheesesteaks, and introduce you multigenerational family businesses.

We’ll also share our cheat sheet: a list of recommendations for bars, restaurants, and other fun activities in the city.

All in all, we’ll walk about 1 mile over the course of 2.5 hours, so please come prepared.

We can easily accommodate vegetarians and pescatarians with advance notice. PLEASE let us know if you/anyone in your party has any dietary restrictions we should be aware of.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Tiny Table Philadelphia Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: guests 21 and up will sip wine. Younger guests and those who don't partake will have the option to try an N/A alternative
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min

Columbus Square Park is a neighborhood gathering spot in the Passyunk neighborhood in South Philly. We'll meet up and gather the group, then visit a bakery, talk about the hidden history of the invention of the Philly cheesesteak, discuss Philly's culture of public art, and get to know a lesser-known part of South Philly.
Stop 2

one hour

Once home to industrial warehouses, Washington Avenue has become a dividing line for the city and is home to some of our favorite restaurants in the city. We'll visit a legendary Vietnamese bakery and a longstanding Mexican restaurant with some of the best tacos in the city.
Italian Market

one hour

One of the longest continually operating outdoor markets in the United States, where locals still do their shopping and lots of restaurants source ingredient. You'll hear stories of the businesses in this area, and visit a fourth generation Italian bakery, a new-school Jewish appetizing store, and have a little time to shop in the market. We'll end with a glass of wine from a limited-edition series of wine made support from one of the Italian Market's oldest businesses.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet at the Southeast corner of the Columbus Square Park, next to the dog park.

End point

We'll wrap up the tour at the Piazza Di Bruno, perfectly located in the heart of the Italian Market. We'll give you a list of recommendations to check out in the city.

Using your ticket

Tours begin PROMPTLY at the start time. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so as not to hold up the group. Your tour guide will have a Tiny Table Tours tote bag so you can identify them.

Please note that if you are more than 15 minutes late for any reason, we will not be able to accommodate your arrival, and your booking will be considered cancelled and will not be refunded.

Please let us know if you have an SERIOUS allergies or dietary restrictions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.