Chef's Tour of the Italian Market

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

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.

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Your GUIDE: Louise is the official historian of the Italian Market (which is older than the Liberty Bell). In addition, she has written two books, Italian Food & Folklore and 101 Desserts from Philadelphia's Italian Market.

Chef's Tour of the Italian Market - Chef's Tour
Tuesday thru Saturday; please see schedule

Departure Dates and Times:

Tuesday: 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Saturday:9:30 AM

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Departure Point:

Northwest Corner of 9th Street and Washington Avenue

No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

Tour concludes at the original departure point.

Confirmation Requirements:

Tours require a minimum of 4 people. In the event that the minimum capacity is NOT met, guests will be asked to reschedule.

Payment:

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

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This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12- 24 hours subject to availability.

Cancellation and No Show 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 for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended for all tours in Philadelphia: Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses.

Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions.

Meals, Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Absolutely Philadelphia and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

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