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'Touch Tours' Help Blind Experience Philadelphia's Historic Food Scene

Philadelphia's historic Italian Market is known for its cheeses, meats, fresh pastas and chocolate. Running 10 city blocks through south Philadelphia, it's one of the oldest and largest open-air markets in the country. But what would a tour through this vibrant neighborhood be like without the ability to see?

That's where Philly Touch Tours comes in. The guide company specializes in offering hands-on tours of Philadelphia. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, tour guide Andy Maunder stops everyone at a street corner to set the scene for the group.

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Source: http://nhpr.org/

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