Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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.
One of the newer foodie hotspots of the city, here, you’ll taste delicious food featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
Creamy, tahini-based vegan shakes offered in a variety of flavors
A locally-sourced restaurant serving up crispy fried chicken tenders
Tasty, traditional Afghan cuisine served in this trendy eatery
A popular cheese steak joint in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood
Yummy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of fun and innovative flavors
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.
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.
Scrumptious cheese steaks with home-made cheese sauces offered here
A wide variety of tasty treats, all 100% gluten free
A trendy take on traditional Georgian cuisine like Oxtail dumplings and cheese boats
Soft, warm, lightly buttered Amish-style pretzels
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
Central American street food like pupusas and taquitos burst with flavor
Famous Italian bakery known for some of the best cannolis in town
Savory meat pies and jerk chicken offered up at this Jamaican eatery
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Important 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
Reviews(1,007)
We had a great time on this tour. We know Philly, but wanted to find foods and places that we had never known about before. Jason was a great guide. Not only did he introduce us to awesome Philly foods, but he also was a wealth of knowledge on the history, businesses, shopkeepers and everything related to these foods and the area. I highly recommend this tour.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We were a party of 10 and had 2 others join us, who we enjoyed getting to know. I would highly recommend this tour!
This walking tour was the absolute blast! Our guide, Tom, was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories about the city's history while leading us through iconic neighborhoods. The grand finale at Reading Terminal Market was a food lover's dream come true. We got to skip the crazy lines and sample the absolute best local spots, from legendary Philly cheesesteaks to warm, heavenly Amish pretzels and decadent sweets. It is the perfect blend of local culture, rich history, and unforgettable flavors. Come hungry because the portions are generous! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to see and taste the very best of Philadelphia in one perfect afternoon.
Barry our guide was one of the best we have had in ALL our travels across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several trips to Europe! His knowledge of the food, history, art, architecture, and people of Philly was extensive and enlightening! He wad not only knowledgeable, but professional, polite, welcoming, and courteous. He made us all feel as if we had known each other forever! Barry is the kind of person who is the kind person who is the perfect ambassador for his city. Thanks Barry!!
Super helpful, really informative, great host!!
It was a fun day out! Our tour guide Tom love’s Philadelphia and is proud to show off his town. Thanks for showing us around.
Amazing experience with so much to see, live, taste, learn, hear and smell. Nina is one of the absolute best and inspiring guide we’ve met across the US.
Brittni was very knowledgeable about the history of Philly. She was warm and fun, kept the tour moving, and picked the best variety of foods to taste. Plus, I was able to get a shot of the meat counter that Abigail jumped over to hide in the movie National Treasure.
Fun and informative tour that includes awesome food wrapped up in a history and cultural experience.
This was a very great experience and I loved all of the food samples that is tasted i recommend this tour
