Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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
Private Center City Food Tour
Private Tour Guide
Public Center City Food Tour
Reviews
833 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time with Berry. Loved the tour
shawnessyb2023,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Berry was great. It was nice to have a local that was really informed about the city, its food and the art murals and sculptures. Great way to get out and explore a new city
Loved the food tour!
Explore64087182028,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Dale! We learned so much about the food and architecture in Philadelphia and will be back for sure!
The Total Philly Experience
Xavier S,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend DJ and I went on our tour, and it was excellent. This was one of the best icebreakers into Philadelphia. We arrived two days ago, and it was amazing to see the camaraderie in the City of Brotherly Love. Barry, our tour operator, had us laughing, joking, and sharing stories, which was great.
Perfect Mix of Food + History
Ana M,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this tour! To start off, our guide, Barry was extremely well knowledgeable. You can tell he truly enjoyed his job and it showed. We got a great amount of food with so much wonderful history throughout the tour. The pace was great so that we can ask questions, take photos, and enjoy the food. We also really enjoyed ending at Reading Terminal Market because it allowed us time to enjoy the area. I've been to Philly many times and I felt like Barry taught us about all the things we don't easily pick out or know about the sights we often see. Highly recommend!
Great tour of Philly and unique food places.
Jon U,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Barry was excellent! Very knowledgeable about Philly in general and took us to places we never would've visited. We actually changed a previously booked dinner res just to try a place Barry recommended. The only negative was due to Viator sending us meeting place info that was wrong but luckily we got the right location texted to us otherwise we'd have to rush from the wrong location to the correct one.
Great guide, great food, great value
venice41,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was great & so were places we ate.The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. I enjoyed all the information we were given.
Great value, info & guide
venice41,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best part was Barry an outstanding guide!!! He really knows Philly and passed on the information with love & joy. Gave great info & tips. Favorite was ice cream!
Great tour
Tammy J,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great mix of food sampling. Barry, our guide, was super knowledgeable about city history as well as the food history.
Interesting food tour with bits of history of Philadelphia
Jose G,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the tour, Barry (our guide) is local and has a lot of knowledge about the city, not just about the food we tasted in the tour
Yumminess with Phillie food tour
Mylene H,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Barry was amazing. His knowledge of food and the area was great. He has great energy and wouldn’t think twice on another tour with him.
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