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
924 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A memorable Food Tour in Philadelphia
TrvlForFn,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jason was a great food tour guide. Jason gave us a true multi ethnic food tour, made us feel as if we were in different parts of the world Jason said some history of Philadelphia and why it’s so diverse. We had a multi-cultural food experience. we had a multi-cultural food experience! a multi-cultural
Jason was very thorough...
Joan P,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jason was very thorough and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed the experience and would recommend to everyone.
Awesome!
Ashley A,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alex was very knowledgeable, funny, and kind! My friends and I had a wonderful time. 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great tour!
deeinahwa,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great food tour! David is knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. He made our experience relaxing and fun! The food choices were great and we brought leftovers home! The price was well worth it and the timing on this was perfect. Ask for David because he is the best.
Perfect blend of food and history!
Climber282267,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Flavors of Philadelphia exceeded our family’s expectations! David (our tour guide) was so personable and knowledgeable about the area. Our daughter has a tree nut allergy, and David made sure to connect with us beforehand to ensure that accommodations for her allergy were met. We are a family of 5 with three kids (ages 12, 10 and 5). We were trying to find a tour that the kids would enjoy and not be bored by. This tour was perfect! Our kids were engaged and excited to try so many new foods that they would normally never have the opportunity to eat at home. My husband and I enjoyed the eclectic menu, the tour of Philly, and also the tidbits of history we learned along the way. We would highly recommend this tour!
Philly locals can still learn more about Philly
17devonc,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time with Barry - he was lively, upbeat, personable, and kind. Very knowledgeable and was quite fun. We are from Philly but was still fun to do it and we learned facts that we didn’t know about running terminal market, etc.. would highly recommend!
Well-Balanced Food Tour
360latonyam,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, David, greeted us with a warm, tasty treat, so that was a great way to kick off the tour. The food was tasty, and we felt full afterward. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks and made a personal connection with our family. There was a good balance between indoor and outdoor time, with sufficient time to eat and shop. I highly recommend.
Our tour guide, Barry,...
Betzy C,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Barry, was so very knowledgeable about the city, the history, the art and of course, the food! He went out of his way to make sure everything was convenient for the group and made sure everything was organized and seamless. My Mom and I aren’t big on learning about history, but the food and walking through the city made it so enjoyable. Would highly recommend booking with him for a few hours in Philly!
An Awesome Experience From Start to Finish!!!
Wendell G,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! I don't know how we got so lucky, but my party was the only one on the tour. This made the experience much more intimate and engaging. Rick Heimann is an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable on the city's history. He encouraged and answered questions. He took some great pictures of us and more. Secondly, the food was amazing. The spots that we sampled were all delicious. Mari Mari being our absolute favorite. Not to mention, I was actually full after the tour. Thankfully, I brought my appetite. I highly recommend both the tour and Rick as the tour guide. You will learn a lot, and most importantly, have fun while doing it.
Great food tour!
Lisa12C3,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nina was a great guide, and she provided a lot of insightful information throughout the tour. We tasted a variety of foods, and my favorites were the Philly cheesesteak and the inari. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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