Chef's Tour of the Italian Market

Chef's Walking Tour of the Italian Market

The Chef's Tour of Philadelphia's historic Italian Market is a two-hour walking tour of the country's oldest outdoor ethnic market.

The tour is given by Louise Cianfero Simpson, the historian for the Market and the author of two cookbooks. "Italian Food & Folklore" and "101 Desserts from Philadelphia's Italian Market". In her book, she provides many traditional recipes, with histories and backgrounds on ingredients and the folklore that produced them. Lots of little tidbits and folklore make for interesting reading.

Chef's Tour of the Italian Market

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Guests visit an authentic Italian salumeria (Italian deli), cheese shops, a place where Italian pasta is made, and an authentic Sicilian pasticceria. (Pasta shop), and a kitchen equipment shop where you may see a famous chef shopping!

Guests learn the secrets of Balsam vinegar, hear why southern Italians cook "red" and Northern Italians cook 'white' and some of the stories and legends behind some of Italy's most famous dishes and all the while sampling from almost a dozen different shops.

Guests receive authentic Italian recipes, discount cards for shopping but best of all get to sample Italian delicacies.

Let us take you behind the scenes that most people are not privy to, and be provided you with truly interesting information.

Chef's Tour of the Italian Market
January - December: Tuesday - Saturday at 10:00am

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Departure Point:

Northwest Corner of 9th Street and Washington Avenue. Detailed Meeting Location will be provided upon confirmation.

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

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Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher and present signed voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge 100% for No Shows. If the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

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