Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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.
What‘s Included
A memorable walk through lively Center City
Philly Cheese steak, Soft Pretzels, Donuts, as well as other great taste offerings!
5 Food Samplings of the best food you'll have in Philly!
Visit locals-only food spots in Philadelphia
Local, English-speaking guide
Gratuities
Additional food and drink
Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
What To Expect
Masonic Temple
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.
Options
Public Center City Food Tour
Reviews
666 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding Philadelphia experience
Lynn E,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Meg was gregarious and charming, sharing stories about the city’s food history. She was engaging and included each participant in the conversation. The food was delicious and the entire journey was enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Day over in Philly
Shar C,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great food tour! 5 stops and James was so knowledgeable! Very engaging and perfect to explore the city!
A good choice !
Heather R,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
4.00Dave , our tour guide , was pleasant and enjoyable to speak with. He gave a lot of information about the area . Reading Terminal is an amazing place of choices of food and the other stops were good especially the cheesesteak shop. Only reason I give 4 stars is that the cheesesteak and one other sample item is shared within your party. I understand the explanation that the items are filling and shared is enough food but it forces you to select one flavor or way you want your sandwich the same and those who have different tastes you end up compromising or maybe scarifying . Each person pays so they should be able to choose what they want for eat bite / sample . This idea works for a couple or a two person party but I do wonder what they would do for a party of 3 . Overall, I recommend the tour and give Dave a big thumbs up .
It’s the Food for Me!
Ari B,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00David was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable. He gave backstories of the history of Philadelphia.
Meg was great she...
Lakisha F,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00Meg was great she provided a lot of fun facts about the area. She accommodated for the extreme heat and most of the tour was through reading terminal; sharing facts about it’s origin as well as sharing favorite food spots. My family and I enjoyed everything we tried!
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