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Philadelphia Italian Market Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

New To The Site! Philadelphia, USA

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45 to 60 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Philly is all about the culture, the food and the people. I call this place home, and today I’m going to share with you my favorite neighborhood, the Old Italian Market. Go at your own pace, this tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. Stop anytime, and continue when you want. As you walk you'll hear the stories and history of the area and uncover what Philly is all about. You will see the most historic and local food spots. You’ll see the inventors of cheese steaks, the barbacoa king, pizza shops, the oldest Italian Market in the USA, restaurants, shops, murals, churches and so much more. Why choose this tour? It's the best deal in town and you'll hear the stories and history of the area. You'll be more Philly than a cheese steak when you are done.

What's Included

  • Listen to the tour anytime after you take the tour to relive the adventure.
  • Go at your own pace and go anytime, the tour never expires.
  • Walking tour on our walking tour app in Philadelphia.
  • No food, drink or human guide, the tour is all outside on our walking tour app

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pat's King of Steaks, 1237 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

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The tour starts at Pat's and Geno's. What's more Philly than a cheese steak? Learn the history of these two iconic spots and then explore the Italian Market on 9th Street.

End point

Santucci's Original Square Pizza - Italian Market, Philadelphia, PA, 901 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

The tour ends at Santucci's the original square pizza, and a local historic and delicious stop. You'll hear the history of the pizza joint and the tour ends here.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 11/14/2024 - 4/4/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM

What To Expect

Rocky Italian Market Run (Pass By)

Walk the streets that Rocky ran down and hear the story of the Italian and other immigrants that built this city.
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Italian Market 9th Street

You'll walk through the Italian market and hear the stories of many of the spots on the street. You'll learn the history of the immigrants, the people the built the city and how they made it here. You'll also learn about the food and history.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pat's King of Steaks (Pass By)

Learn how cheese steaks became a Philly thing. It all started right here at Pat and Genos. Hear their story then be guided into the Italian market.
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South Philly Barbacoa (Pass By)

This shop has amazing food and an amazing story of making it in the USA.
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P & F Giordano Fruit And Produce (Pass By)

This historic store you'll hear its story and step back in time entering the shop.
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Italian Market Visitor Center (Pass By)

See the murals, pop in to ask questions, and discover the area.
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St. Paul Roman Catholic Church (Pass By)

The tour walks by the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church and you'll hear the. history and it's involvement in the community.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P114


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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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