My 10 year old grandson and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Chef Jacquie! She was very welcoming and made sure we both enjoyed the tour. I loved the stops and samples. She provided information for ordering from the stores we visited. We were welcome to ask questions. She was very kind to include my grandson in the conversation. If I return to Philly, I will sign up for another tour with Jacquie.

My daughter attends Temple University and we were looking for something fun to do on our visit. The Italian Market Tour was phenomenal. Chef Jacquie is wonderful. She grew up in the neighborhood and gives her unique perspective as well as a full history of the market. After the tour, we visited many of the shops to buy additional goodies to take home. We highly recommend the tour and will be visiting the market again on our next visit!

Took the tour of the Italian Market with Chef Jacquie Kelly this past weekend. I highly recommend it. Chef Jacquie grew up in the neighborhood and has stayed connected. It was more than a food tour but also an Italian-American Immigration history lesson. The stops along the way were all delicious. The only recommendation I have is to bring a shopping bag so you can buy from the local shopkeepers and food artisans along the way. A fun and scrumptious afternoon!

I brought my 12 year old son to the Italian Market food tour for a Mom and Me day. It was wonderful! Jacquie worked around some food intolerances without any trouble and kept my son engaged the whole time. She showed us the neighborhood and the Market in a way that we wouldnt have seen on our own. We came home with some new favorite foods and some great cooking tips. I would definitely recommend the Italian Market tour, and Ill be keeping an eye out for other tours by Jacquie.

I highly recommend the Italian Street Market tour for anyone who’s interested in learning more about Philadelphia’s Italian history and culture. I was amazed at how knowledgeable our tour guide Chef Jacquie was! She grew up in the area and knows many of the local business owners, so we were able to learn some really interesting “behind the scenes” facts and sample some delicious food. Her energy and passion really made it a great experience. 10/10!!!

Great food tour of the Italian Market. Chef Jackie was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!

What an amazing experience. Chef Jacquie took us for a historical and tasty exploration of all the Italian culture southern Philadelphia has to offer. It truly was such an intimate experience, Jacquie knows each and every detail about the places you will visit; I can tell she has developed sincere relationships over the years. I certainly recommend this food tour for anyone looking to try something out of the ordinary, the experience is truly extraordinary!

My Fiance and I had the absolute BEST time! We were a little unsure of what to expect because weve never done this before. Chef Jaquie made us feel very comfortable and welcome. She was very informative on both the food and history of the area, which we thought was very interesting. The itinerary and pace was flexible to our needs. I have a bad back and am unable to walk very far at one time. She was very observant to this and made sure we were both comfortable. Were looking forward to planning another adventure!

My daughters and I recently took Jacque’s food tour. I had never been on a food tour before. The tour was two hours and was just the right length of time. We toured the area where Jacque grew up so she knew the owners of the shops we visited and we were able to see their product and obtain information on the food available as well as a history of the area. We had some samples of cheese, nuts, canola, and coffee as well as lunch of pizza with a little wine. She was very friendly and made the experience enjoyable.

Chef Jacquie is AMAZING. She is a treasure trove of neighborhood and foodie knowledge. Jacquie is welcoming and warm to everyone. She is also hilarious! There is not a boring moment on this tour, I promise. Even my 17 year-old son, Nicholas, was impressed. It was his favorite part of our trip out East. Mine too!

Chef Jacquie was fantastic! Her knowledge of Italian and Italy-American history is amazing. She blends it seamlessly into Philadelphia history as well. The stops, the food and her personal touches made for a very special day. I would recommend this tour to anyone

Chef Jacquie was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the area (she grew up a few blocks away). She made us feel like we were meeting a friend/ family member, not a “tour guide”- it was personal and informative. Great way to spend a few hours sampling food and learning some history. My friend and I had a wonderful morning and can’t wait to schedule another tour with Jacquie. Definitely worth it!!!

Jacquie the guide was great! Fun, educational and delicious!!! What a great way to spend two hours. Well worth it.

Jacquie was wonderfully delightful. She shared lots of history about The Italian Market itself, the shops, restaurants and people. The tastes, smells, sips and smiles very much enjoyed. Will do again! Thank you for a great experience.

The tour was amazing! Jacquie chose great places to visit and all the food was delicious. The tour was also full of history and fun facts. I would definitely recommend the streets of philly tours with Chef Jacquie. A really fun time.

Our group of children (ages 12-14) enjoyed the tour with the wonderful Chef Jacquie! We got to sample foods from the businesses in the Italian Market and enjoyed some history about the area. The tour was about 2 hours which was just enough time for us and we got great weather! Many thanks for all the safety protocols in place which made the tour even more comfortable. Big thank you to Chef Jacquie who made our time even more enjoyable!Ingrid Scott Donnelly

My husband and I had a great time on the Italian Market tour with Chef Jacquie! I grew up not far from Philly so Ive been there many times but I didnt know any of the great history she taught us and had never been to the Italian Market before. All the stops and snacks were great and Jacquie was an awesome tour guide. Definitely recommend!

We had an amazing experience celebrating my sisters birthday with Jacquie on the East Passyunk food tour. Everything we tasted was delicious, and Jacquies knowledge about both the neighborhood history and the food was really impressive. All 5 of us in our group had a really fun time and would recommend StrEATS of Philly food tours to everyone, whether youre a tourist or a local!

I booked this tour as an anniversary gift for me and my boyfriend (and also as a little goodbye to philly before we both move) and we could not have had a better time! Jacquie was so fun and personable. She shared so much information and had wonderful stories to tell about the neighborhood and the food we were eating. We learned so much without even realizing because we were just having the best time feeling like we were strolling the street with a friend. My only regret is we didnt get to have this experience sooner! We absolutely loved it. :)

We had a great tour with Chef Jacqui. We were driving in from DC and hit traffic and were late. We met the group after they had started but Jacqui stayed after to make sure we had the same experience as the rest of the group. She was very knowledgeable about the italian market and regaled us with a ton of information. She made the tour very fun and of course we ate very well. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Philly area.

Our tour with Chef Jacquie was impeccable!!! I am a retired chef and my wife and I and friends Sue and Gabe were so impressed with Jacquies knowledge of the history of the area. Every stop we made was memorable and we will definitely recommend her tour to all our friends. A 5 star rating all around!!! Magnifique!!

What a fabulous experience with chef Jacquie. We took a private tour of the Italian Market and learned SO much, about the market, Italy and Philadelphia that we would never have known on our own. We also got to safely experience a big variety of stores, owners and flavors. Jacquie is an absolute delight and a wealth of knowledge. Truly a one-of-a-kind experience because of her personal history with the neighborhood. I dont think there is anyone else out there that could offer a tour that would compare. Highly recommend to anyone.

My friends and I had a great time on the East Passyunk Avenue comfort foods tour. Chef Jacquie was very personable and professional, and her wealth of knowledge of the neighborhood brought a personal touch I haven’t experienced on any other walking food tour. The food was delicious — fried chicken, arancini, homemade bolognese, and ice cream — oh my! The only bit of feedback I had, while reflecting on the tour, was that we had a small sample, considering the amount of diverse restaurants in the neighborhood. I hope to come back to try everything else, so I wish we had been able to try a few more places on the tour. However, we left with full bellies and big smiles. Thank you, Chef Jacquie, we truly can’t wait to visit East Passyunk again!

This was by far the best food tour we had on our trip to philly! Chef Jacquie was so fun and knowledgeable about the history of the city and neighborhood. We got to meet so many locals and hear their stories all while enjoying fantastic homemade italian food! 10/10

We had the best time on our tour of the Italian Market with Chef Jacquie! Given that we toured during the COVID pandemic, our tour was private, starting out with a food tasting then progressing to a tour of the market, visits to a few shops, a stop for pizza, and ending with pastries and coffee. We were impressed by Jacquies knowledge of the history of not only the market itself but all the families that make it such a vibrant place to be. Highly recommend for Philly residents and visitors alike!

We had a wonderful morning touring the Italian Market with Jaqquie .She was super enthusiastic and gave a wonderful tour of this special neighbourhood in Philadelphia. We felt very special and enjoyed the different treats along the way. I would highly recommend it as a memorable family outing event with a delicious lunch and sweet treats to end the tout with. It was certainly a highlight to our city trip to historic Philadelphia.

We took a Streats of Philly food tour of the Italian market yesterday, expertly led by Jacquie Kelly. What a wonderful experience! Jacquie was so knowledgeable, energetic, kind and fun to be with. We sampled vinegars, olive oils, cheeses, pizza, biscotti, chocolate, coffee, olives, and cannolis.Jacquie is a homegrown Philadelphian, born and raised in the south side of the city, so she was able to share interesting stories of life in her neighborhood. She’s also a chef and culinary historian. What more could you ask for?

As others have mentioned, this is a five star experience. Since travel is so limited, we decided to try neighboring Philly and what a good choice this particular tour was. it was so reminiscent of European food tours but Jacqui made it even more personable and fun (I almost felt like she made us part of the neighborhood!). The stops and information about them were terrific so come with a couple of extra bucks for some interesting and quality purchasing opportunities. And, and this is a big and Jacqui provided a safe experience. We immediately began to look at the other offered tours.

This was absolutely an amazing experience! We were celebrating a birthday and Jacquie made it so personal and fun and even brought a candle! She was so knowledgeable and made us feel like we were a part of the community. The food was yummy as well and knowing the history behind it made it even better!

We were super lucky to be the only family with Chef Jacqui the morning we were scheduled, and she personalized the tour nicely. Everything was delicious and it was a perfect combination of history, trivia, and food.

Jacquie was a tremendous guide - she really knew her stuff! Showed us some of the best spots to eat in town. Would absolutely recommend and go back as well!

We like taking food tours in different cities to learn about the culture, history, and of course, sampling foods from the local businesses. Chef Jacquies tour did not disappoint. Jacquie has a deep history and knowledge of the food business, which is an asset that many other tours lack. Jacquie also seems to know every third person we come across as we walk down the street. No doubt this is because she has spent a good portion of her lifetime in the area. That day we visited Di Bruno Bros, Cardenas Tap Room, Tallutos Pasta, San Roman Tortilleria, Cappuccios Meats, Fantes, Charlies Produce Stand, Santuccis Square Pizza, Isgros Bakery, and Anthonys Coffee/Gelato/Chocolate House. Every single business went out of their way to accommodate us, whether it was providing samples, answering innumerable questions, or helping with our purchases. The tour had just the right amount of food to leave us neither hungry, nor overstuffed. It was a nice bonus that all purchases that day would be 10% off at each of the establishments. I left feeling enlightened about the South Philly area, and more educated about different types of foods. Definitely a 5 star food tour.

Fantastic tour! Jacquie was as pleasant as she was knowledgeable. Learned a lot even though Ive been to the Italian Market often.

We always find our culture, across centuries, across continents, across generations, through food. Chef Jacquie is a world class tour guide, story teller, and foodie. When you walk along South 9th Street with her, everybody, and literally everybody, knows her and says hi. Thats the spirit and tenor of her Italian Market tour. This was our 2nd tour, this time with our adult kids (all four of whom are good cooks and know their food). I cannot recommend a private tour enough, even if youve been to the Italian Market before (tens of times) youll learn something and get an insight into how the neighborhood evolved. And if you go just for the DiBruno aged cheese or Cardenas balsamic tap room, its time and money well spent.

Had a really nice time with Chef Jacquie today. She had lots of fun knowledge about the Philly Italian Market! Only negative Id say is that the website says to come hungry because you eat a lot. For $60/head, I expected this to be true, but alas... I think we got two pieces of pizza 🍕 each only because my dad and I were the only people who signed up for this timeslot (which was nice-private tour), but otherwise, we got a tiny piece of Gouda at DiBrunos 🧀(I thought wed try a few flavors 🤷‍♀️), a corn tortilla 🌽(very tasty), a tiny portion cup of Gelato🍦and we could sample various flavors of olive oils/balsamics. We did get a mini cannoli, too. Not bad, I just didnt get full, as advertised. Nice info and variety of places, though, and it could easily be attended in the rain, as most of the street has covered sidewalks. Nothing was far from each other, so no physical issue with walking far, though I wouldnt recommend for handicapped (places were not accessible. ) Parking on Carpenter btwn 9th/10th (as advertised on site) is free, but streets are packed with cars, and a spot isnt likely. Theres a paid lot on that block, though; costs about $10. Despite the fact that they could feed you a liiiiitttle more, Id recommend this tour. Jacquies great. Mangia!

My daughter and I had a great time with Chef Jacquie on the Italian Market tour! We were limited by some covid restrictions & didnt enter every business, but she planned ahead & had samples ready for us to enjoy outside. We especially loved the oils & vinegars and the pizza. When I told her that I love cannoli, she was able to pivot & get us to the best cannoli in the market. She knows everyone in the market, it seems, & has lots of good stories. We will be back!

We enjoyed our tour with Jacquie very much. She was professional and she was COVID compliant. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable, given that the weather was not co-operating. We learned a lot about the Italian Market area that we did not know. We even went back to the Market the next weekend! And now we plan on going to one of the restaurants in the near future. Thank you again. Wynne and Steve L

Jacquie was an amazing tour guide - we had so much fun and tried so many different dishes on the East Passyunk Food Tour. Would recommend this to everyone!

This food tour was absolutely amazing! Jacquie was so knowledgeable and kind! I highly recommend this good tour! It is an amazing price for suck an invaluable experience. We left with more knowledge about the history of Philly, full stomachs, and great memories!

Jacquis tour of the fabulous Italian Market was fun, tasty, informative and gloriously gossipy. A longtime resident of the area, she conveys a wealth of knowledge with good humor; she knows the merchants, their stories, and and the passion invested in the products they sell. We appreciated the care with which she managed the tour during these COVID times; plates and cups were individually sealed, hand sanitizer was available, and she was careful to maintain appropriate social distancing. Dont miss out on this fantastic tour of one of Philadelphias most interesting areas.

We had the comfort food tour for my bachelorette party and we had a blast! Chef Jacquie was so informative, personable and fun...an all-around wonderful host! I can honestly say that all 6 of us enjoyed every single food we tried & drink to accompany it, every place we went and the story that went along with it. A couple of us are already talking about when to go again! Lol. Thank you so much Jacquie! Xoxo~Gia & The Gals

Very informative and interactive. Loved the food, stories and hints where to visit in the future.

We had a wonderful tour with Jacquie. We decided at the last minute to do a Italian market tour as we were passing thru Philadelphia at lunch on our way to New York. Jacquie was very familiar with the area as she had grown up there. She knew many of the store owners and had some great stories to tell. Cant wait to go back next time we are on the East coast and join Jacquie for one of her other fabulous tours!

The tour guide was awesome! He had extensive knowledge of the city in which made the Segway tour more interesting and fun!

My Wife and I had a great time on our tour and we would highly recommend StrEATS of Philly!! We learned a lot and had some great food. We love to do these tours on vacation so we learn other things to do and places to go eat.

We had a great afternoon touring the Italian Market. Jacquie was extremely knowledgeable and so nice! It was a great activity to be able to do in a small group and everything was handled very safely with individual servings.

Jacquie was the ultimate tour operator! The STReats of Philadelphia tour was not only delicious, it was so informative! My husband and I loved learning about the city, it’s history, and its food! If you’re looking for a well rounded tour, you won’t find any better than Jacquie and this tour!

My wife and I had a fantastic time on this tour. It was our very first time to the Philadelphia area and we enjoyed ourselves very much. Jacquie is an excellent tour guide and we would certainly go on the tour again in the near future. I highly recommend this tour to everyone who is interested in the true, local Italian neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Jacquie is very knowledgable and patient. She is the real deal because she is from this great neighborhood of Philly!

A group of my (suburban) colleagues met me in Philly for a deluxe tour of the Italian Market with Chef Jacquie.It was shortly before Thanksgiving but the day was sunny and warm.Jacquie gave us a look behind the scenes, had amazing stories to tell about the neighborhood, and knew EVERYBODY. We laughed, ate, shopped, ate, laughed.Jacquie was the consummate host,I lam a transplant to South Philly but never really knew how to maneuver my way through the market. After Jacquie’s in depth tour, I shop there with joy & confidence.Cheers, Jacquie!

Jacquie was an awesome host. She is very knowledgeable about the history of the Italian Market. Even though I grew up in the city, we learned things that we didnt even know. We are looking forward to doing another tour that she hosts in another section of the city.

I highly recommend this tour. Chef Jacquie was informative, fun, and vibrant. You get the real Philly!

My husband & I took the Taste of the Italian Market Tour lead by Chef Jacquie. Jacquie was wonderful! Everywhere Jacquie took us the food was fantastic. Hands down THE BEST cheeses I have ever tasted. There is so much history. The people we met along Italian Market were amazing. We cannot wait to go back to roam on our own. We are certainly very excited now to experience the Passyunk and Chestnut Hill Food Tours and we will be requesting Jacquie again. She is so much fun and so friendly as if we’ve been friends forever. We loved it all,… the Culture, the Community, the Food, and the Love. Thank you for the experience.

What a fun tour with tons of inside local information about the Italian Market. Jacquie was extremely engaging and warm - she definitely has a great reputation with the store owners, who made us feel right at home in their businesses. I would highly recommend her tours for any age group or type of person!

Chef Jacquie is the best! Her food tours are so fun and you really feel like youre part of the local community at the Italian Market. Shes one of the original Philly Foodies (previously called Taste 4 Travel) and her passion for food comes through. We cant wait to get come back soon!

The tour guide was great

This is a MUST experience. If you’re visiting Philly, whether for the first time or 10th, you have to try this tour at least once. I was visiting the city for my sister’s Bachelorette and this was part part of our plans from the beginning. We didn’t know what to expect, but let me tell you, it was such a pleasant surprise. Jacquie is a phenomenal human being. I knew it was going to be a fantastic experience simply from her greeting. She’s very down to earth, and full of stories and knowledge to pass on. Very informative regarding the places visited/food eaten, and she definitely has amazing taste as you could imagine. By the end of the tour, Jacquie felt like family. We can’t wait to do this again and bring our families to take part in this lovely tour. Thank you, Jacquie! :)

This place is amazing.

Loved this

Our children gave my husband and I a gift certificate to do this pre-covid and we were finally able to do this. We live in NE Philadelphia and have been to the Italian Market many times. Still Chef Jacquie was able to give us insight into things we didnt know. We had such a great time and met some great business owners along the way. We sampled some very delicious food and even got to watch one of the owners of the Villa di Roma prepping their meatballs for the day. Jacquie was so knowledgeable about many topics concerning not only the Italian Market, but also the history behind what brought the Italians to the area. We even discussed the gravy vs. sauce debate. She grew up in this neighborhood, so she has a history with many of the people we met along the way. She makes this tour so enjoyable and when it was over we felt like we had a new friend. It was a great and memorable experience and I would highly recommend her tours to everyone - whether they live in the area or are visiting. You wont be disappointed.