Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
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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!
Your experience
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
What’s included
- A memorable walk through lively Center City
- Philly Cheese steak, Soft Pretzels, Donuts, as well as other great taste offerings!
- Lunch
- 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
Meeting and pickup
Your tour will meet outside the Masonic Temple, in front of the main entrance - 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Before you go
- 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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