Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

4.8 (1,084 reviews) Philadelphia, USA
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Come and taste why Philadelphia has become one of America's top foodie destinations on this delicious tour of Center City! Join your local expert guide as they escort you around this bustling neighborhood to try 5 bites that demonstrates Philly's culinary prowess. A portion of this tour will take place inside the amazing Reading Terminal Market, a wall to wall collection of vendors who offer foods from around the world.

This tour will feature true local classics like the world-famous cheesesteak, the soft pretzel or the tomato pie, along with trendy and innovative bites like tahini-based shakes or gluten free cheese curds. We also highlight foods the reflect Philly's wonderful diversity. You may enjoy some Japanese inari or Georgian soup dumplings or Caribbean chicken patties.

And if you have a sweet tooth, look no further! Your guide will know the best Amish whoopie pie or Italian cannoli, or perhaps will plan a stop at one of the best doughnut shops in town.

Bring your appetite!

Options

Public Center City Food Tour
Private Center City Food Tour

Private Tour Guide

What's included

  • A memorable walk through lively Center City
  • Philly Cheese steak, Soft Pretzels, Donuts, as well as other great taste offerings!
  • 5 Food Samplings of the best food you'll have in Philly!
  • Visit locals-only food spots in Philadelphia
  • Local, English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink
  • Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

What to expect

  1. Masonic Temple Library & Museum
    10m
    Your local expert guide will meet you outside of the Masonic Temple of Philadelphia, in the shadow of our massive City Hall, to introduce themselves and the tour and to briefly talk about those two phenomenal pieces of architecture.
  2. 10m
    Hear about the exciting and delicious tour you’re about to enjoy. Learn about Philadelphia’s historic City Hall building and get an introduction to the City of Brotherly Love.
  3. 45m
    One of the newer foodie hotspots of the city, here, you’ll taste delicious food featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
  4. Pass by
    Creamy, tahini-based vegan shakes offered in a variety of flavors
  5. Pass by
    A locally-sourced restaurant serving up crispy fried chicken tenders
  6. Pass by
    Tasty, traditional Afghan cuisine served in this trendy eatery
  7. Pass by
    A popular cheese steak joint in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood
  8. Pass by
    Yummy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of fun and innovative flavors
  9. 20m
    Discover the innovative side of the Philly food scene, with a stop at a local coffee shop that prides itself on fair trade and environmental sustainability, a neighborhood eatery known for applying old-World recipes to innovative dishes, or a delicious, out-of-the-box beverage.
  10. Reading Terminal Market
    45m
    Led by your guide, you will eat your way through one of America’s oldest and largest daily indoor markets. Tap into the diverse cultural influence on Philly’s food scene by sampling the iconic Philly Cheesesteak, a Pennsylvania German handmade soft pretzel, Southern-inspired mac-n-cheese, Jewish-style pastrami on rye, or an Italian cannoli.
  11. Pass by
    Scrumptious cheese steaks with home-made cheese sauces offered here
  12. Pass by
    A wide variety of tasty treats, all 100% gluten free
  13. Pass by
    A trendy take on traditional Georgian cuisine like Oxtail dumplings and cheese boats
  14. Pass by
    Soft, warm, lightly buttered Amish-style pretzels
  15. Pass by
    These doughy donuts, offered in fantastic flavors like Fruity Pebbles and Maple Bacon, are some of the best in Philly. Across the aisle at their bakery…the classic and delicious whoopie pie
  16. Pass by
    Central American street food like pupusas and taquitos burst with flavor
  17. Pass by
    Famous Italian bakery known for some of the best cannolis in town
  18. Pass by
    Savory meat pies and jerk chicken offered up at this Jamaican eatery

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour will meet outside the Masonic Temple, in front of the main entrance - 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

End point

A central location in Center City, near public transit.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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