What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and a half.

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Q: Where does this tour start?

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

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2 hours and a half

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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!

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What's Included

✓ 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

✗ Not Included

Gratuities
Additional food and drink
Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

One of the newer foodie hotspots of the city, here, you’ll taste delicious food featuring locally-sourced ingredients.

Stop 4

Creamy, tahini-based vegan shakes offered in a variety of flavors

Stop 5

A locally-sourced restaurant serving up crispy fried chicken tenders

Stop 6

Tasty, traditional Afghan cuisine served in this trendy eatery

Stop 7

A popular cheese steak joint in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood

Stop 8

Yummy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of fun and innovative flavors

Stop 9

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.

Stop 10

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.

Stop 11

Scrumptious cheese steaks with home-made cheese sauces offered here

Stop 12

A wide variety of tasty treats, all 100% gluten free

Stop 13

A trendy take on traditional Georgian cuisine like Oxtail dumplings and cheese boats

Stop 14

Soft, warm, lightly buttered Amish-style pretzels

Stop 15

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

Stop 16

Central American street food like pupusas and taquitos burst with flavor

Stop 17

Famous Italian bakery known for some of the best cannolis in town

Stop 18

Savory meat pies and jerk chicken offered up at this Jamaican eatery