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 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.
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
Options
Public Center City Food Tour
Private Center City Food Tour
Private Tour Guide
Reviews
903 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Philly Phamily Experience!
jamesvG159RI,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barry was outstanding! Lots of positive energy and fun to be with. Learned a lot of fun facts about Philly and really enjoyed the food! His local knowledge and experience really made the experience worthwhile. A must for you and your family.
Don’t miss this tour!
aprilv937,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barry was such a delight! The tour was both delicious and informative. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a taste of Philly with a personal touch!
Great afternoon
A5046CIjamieb,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Come hungry, you won’t be disappointed! Fun mix of food and history, would go again! David is personable and knowledgeable and an overall great host for a tour. Thanks David!
Great experience!
carlyl727,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Best of Philadelphia food tour! James was a fantastic guide. We learned a lot about the city, and as someone who's lived in Philly for 5 years, I was happy to learn a lot of new things! Also, the food choices were amazing. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Philly, food and fun!
Rebecca K,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing history along with awesome food. Brittany was a wonderful tour guide with funny and interesting historical narratives between food stops. Loved it!
Philly, food, and fun!!
F4954HXrebeccak,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brittany was incredible! The tour was as much about Philadelphia history as the food, which we LOVED! She was knowledgeable and fun! Highly recommend!!
Fun, food and informative
Z2598RPlaureng,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun and informative food tour with Barry! Spaced out well and ended in Reading Market! We had a great time!
Food Tour with some History Stops
Trip21244605031,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barry was an amazing tour guide. He was energetic, informative and easygoing. The food/sample choices were Great! I would eat at all five places again.
Barry was an excellent...
Gina L,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Barry was an excellent guide. Very informative and energetic throughout. The food choices were amazing.
Loved Dale but the tour wasn’t great
16aidand,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Dale was very knowledgeable about a lot of the architecture of Philly which was cool but it should be kept more food based not city tour based. Took awhile to get the second food item right after we started with all pretzel. I think you should provide a cool food guide at the end of the tour. And maybe be able to text the restaurants when we are on our way so the food is ready when we get there.
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