What You Will Do
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Your tour will meet outside the Masonic Temple, in front of the main entrance - 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
1
Masonic Temple
10 minutes
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
10 minutes
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
Sansom Street
45 minutes
One of the newer foodie hotspots of the city, here, you’ll taste delicious food featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
4
Goldie
Creamy, tahini-based vegan shakes offered in a variety of flavors
5
Wishbone - Center City
A locally-sourced restaurant serving up crispy fried chicken tenders
6
Villekebabs & platters
Tasty, traditional Afghan cuisine served in this trendy eatery
7
Cleavers Philadelphia
A popular cheese steak joint in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood
8
Federal Donuts & Chicken East Market
Yummy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of fun and innovative flavors
9
Center City
20 minutes
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
45 minutes
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
By George!
Scrumptious cheese steaks with home-made cheese sauces offered here
12
Fox & Son Fair Foods
A wide variety of tasty treats, all 100% gluten free
13
Saami Somi
A trendy take on traditional Georgian cuisine like Oxtail dumplings and cheese boats
14
Miller's Twist
Soft, warm, lightly buttered Amish-style pretzels
15
Beiler's Donuts
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
El Merkury
Central American street food like pupusas and taquitos burst with flavor
17
Termini Bros Bakery
Famous Italian bakery known for some of the best cannolis in town
18
Careda's Caribbean Cuisine
Savory meat pies and jerk chicken offered up at this Jamaican eatery
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