Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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Taste Philadelphia like a true insider on our Secret Food Tour through the city’s historic district. With 5+ handpicked tastings, you’ll experience the dishes that define Philly and the flavors most visitors never find. Bite into a hot, sugary donut fresh from the fryer, then sink your teeth into our signature pretzel cheesesteak—a bold twist on the city’s most iconic bite. Savor hearty Irish pierogis, then travel the world with flaky Malaysian roti canai, showcasing the city’s diverse food scene. Along the way, your local guide will share hidden stories and foodie secrets that bring Philly’s culture to life. To finish, you’ll indulge in our delicious Secret Dish—revealed only on the tour. Come hungry, leave with bragging rights, and discover why Philly is one of America’s must-visit food cities.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
*We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
What To Expect
Reading Terminal Market
Receive multiple tastings inside Philadelphia's historic Reading Terminal Market
Chinatown Friendship Gate
You'll discover the influence of other cultures in Philly as we walk through the Friendship Arch in Chinatown
Options
Philadelphia Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Philadelphia in a group of 12 people or less!
Private Tour Upgrade
Private Philadelphia Food Tour: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Philadelphia for only you and your group
What‘s Included
Flaky Malaysian Roti Canai
Hearty Irish Pierogis
Freshly Made Hot Donut
Signature Pretzel Cheesesteak
Our Exclusive Secret Dish
Transportation
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Simply brilliant
simong565,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was a brilliant guide walked at a comfortable pace, answered all of our questions knowledgeably and we enjoyed every stop. Not rushed at all. You will not leave hungry so bring your appetite.
Philly Food Tour
575austine,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was a very nice day for the tour and the tour guide, Ariel, was nice, but I was not super impressed with the food tour. My wife and I have done the tour in 3 other cities and this was slightly disappointing by comparison. I feel like we found less “hidden gems” and more sweet treats. We had 5 stops and 2 were desserts. As a person who does not have a sweet tooth, I was hoping for some more variety. The cheesesteak pretzel, pierogi, and roti were good. I just wish there was more variety or quantity of stops. Overall, I wouldn’t say I know what the food scene truly is in Philadelphia which is a goal I have from these tours.
Wonderful Guide
Sloane J,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved our guide! Had such fun
Better than I expectee Food Tour +!
Pam L,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour. Evan is an engaging, friendly and knowledable guide. We love how much we learned about the history and the buildings of central city Philly. And the food wss great!
Tiffany and tour were awesome!
Van and D,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tiffany was wonderful. She explained a ton of history about Philadelphia places and the restaurants we visited.
Fun and informative and yummy
lisaaC9377JE,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Evan was great! He knows a lot about Philly and it was the perfect amount of walking and eating!
Philadelphia food tour
240pennym,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Secret Food Tours Philadelphia with Tiffany. We visited several locations that we never would have found on our own. The food was large portions!!! Tiffany shared fascinating stories and history about Philadelphia. We loved her!! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this beautiful friendly city!!!
Great Secret Food Tour
rlnewell,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guides Arielle and Tiffany did a great job. Very informative about Philadelphia and the Food we ate. Great food too.
Should be titled "Secret Delicious Food Tours"!
TiffanyC606,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My Secret Food Tour with Arielle was wonderful! I learned so much about the city of Philadelphia and of course some really good Philly inspired food! Arielle is so knowledgable about Reading Terminal Market and all of the other places we visited. It was such a pleasure to be shown around and get to try delicious foods that are off the beaten path.
Highly recommend, great experience
jennyjQ4028YI,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Dominic. He is very knowledgeable about philedelphia and the food scene. Highly recommend.
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