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
735 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great day in Philadelphia!!!
Janet B,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of food which is why we walked. Loved the varied food options and ended the tour with the famous cheese steak. We were really full at the end. Barry was awesome and very knowledge tour guide
Great way of seeing/learning about Philadelphia while getting a good taste of it at the same time.
Cari S,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was very enjoyable. I got to try multiple types of food, and got a touch of history while walking from place to place. My guide was kind and informational, and kept things entertaining. I actually was the only one on my specific tour, and it ended up going great.
Fun Philly Food
Tracy R,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great combination of food history and fabulous bites! Just the right amount of food (we didn't eat lunch before the tour), and Barry did a fabulous job of telling us about the history of the Philadelphia area, as well as the history (as applicable) of the food we were tasting. Would do this again, or take another tour Barry was leading!
David was a great tour...
wolftrac,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00David was a great tour guide, starting with history of the area, then transitioning to food. The Bites were all tasty and varied. We enjoyed our tour very much
This was a great...
Khoa N,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience. We got to try out a lot of different foods and if course a really good Philly cheesesteak. Remember to go with an empty stomach. There will be some walking, which is a good thing because you'll need to work off that food.
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