Bypass the overpriced tourist restaurants with lackluster food and eat your way through Philadelphia like a local on a 2.5-hour culinary walking tour. Follow your guide to the heart of the city and visit five distinctive eateries to sample iconic Philly favorites, such as cheesesteak, tomato pie, and soft pretzels. Make sure to save room for not one but two desserts at the Reading Terminal Market.
- Visit locals-only food joints in Philadelphia
- Eat dessert at the Reading Terminal Market
- Try a variety of iconic local dishes
- Get insider restaurant suggestions
What To Expect
City Food Tours Philadelphia
Discover Philly’s most popular food favorites while getting a taste of the city’s rich history and culture! Eat like a local on this fun, casual, Philadelphia themed tour that all of ‘youz’ are sure to enjoy! This delicious and entertaining tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes 5 stops. Make room: this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal that includes classic Philly eats like cheesesteaks and cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, soft pretzels, and two sweet treats from the world-famous Reading Terminal Market!
Get the scoop on Philly’s food history with quirky stories about how some of these iconic foods came to be, and walk away with food in your tummy and some insider tips about the best places to eat like a Philadelphian. This one-of-a-kind tasting experience brings you to where the locals really eat—low-key, no-frills, independently owned gems that share the uniquely unpretentious vibe of the city. In addition to some first class sightseeing, you’ll visit an authentic mom-and-pop pizzeria, a soft pretzel bakery, the historic Reading Terminal Market and much more. This tour is served up with a generous side of humor, Philadelphia history, and a helping of beautiful architecture that includes an up-close look at City Hall—the second-largest government building in the country!
We’ll keep you off the tourist beat, introduce you to places locals love, and immerse you in the culinary experiences that have made Philly foods world-famous.
Not designed for children under the age of 5. Contact us for private tours for children. Content and Schedule subject to change without notice. **In rare circumstances tours may be cancelled due to low attendance.
• Admission Ticket Free
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
A phone number for a member of your party is required, in case we must contact you for any reason prior to your tour.
Stroller accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Near public transportation
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum age is 5 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Include
Bottled water
Food tasting
Lunch
Snacks
Local guide
Exclude
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Hotel pickup
Max group – 15
