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
Public Center City Food Tour
Private Center City Food Tour
Private Tour Guide
Reviews
871 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Barry is awesome!!
D1779FImarianner,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Experience was very good! Barry is very knowledgeable and loves his city which is very nice to hear.
A good time
Cal L,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour. We showed up hungry and left full and tried things we wouldn't normally have sought out. Thanks, Dale, for the great experience.
Excellent food tour by Dale!
Wanderer65986629362,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dale was an excellent tour guide! Great food stops throughout the city and he added in tons of information about the city.
Guide was great! The tour...
Hernan,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was great! The tour was fun for the whole family. Just a bit of history and a very positive message about food being an expression of good in the world!
Highly Recommend
Mandy H,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Loved the guide and absolutely loved trying great Philly food! Loved learning a little Philly history. Highly recommend!
A top Philly food tour, laden with tasty treats.
Peter C,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great walking tour for any visitor to Philly who loves food in all its rich variety, with a bit of history thrown in. Our guide James, who not only enjoys his food but also knows its history, expertly navigated us around some of Center City’s top food haunts. In theory, we were enjoying a clutch of food bites, but I felt like I’d had a full meal by the end of the tour - and a very satisfying one too.
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Clark S,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour! James was our guide and he is so knowledgeable about Philly, its history and food scene. We LOVED all of the food and it was a great walking tour as well.
Fun, informative experience!
Terri W,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00James provided a fun informative tour focused on local favorites along with some history and folklore. All food selections were really good.
Great way to experience...
Aracely V,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to experience Philly’s diversity with food! James was ready to answer all questions about food, history and offered recommendations.
Tasty Tour
Kristin C,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Barry as a guide and he was fantastic. His knowledge of Philly went beyond just the food scene. We got lots of history mixed in as well as ate some delicious bites. It was just our family with him and we have a very picky teen. Barry modified our stops to pick places that had something he’d be willing to try. Blown away by how he went above and beyond. Definitely take this tour!
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