Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Philadelphia’s Africatown community on a guided walking tour. Sample four delectable bites, featuring flavors from West African, Jamaican, Southern American, and Italian cuisines. Meet local chefs and shop owners, gaining insight into their stories and the rich history of Southwest Philly. This two-hour tour not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports local businesses and promotes cultural understanding in this diverse neighborhood.
- Enjoy four unique tastings that represent Africatown's diverse culinary influences.
- Meet local chefs and learn about their contributions to the community.
- Visit independent shops that reflect the spirit of this thriving area.
- Limited to 12 guests for an intimate experience with a knowledgeable guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
We will walk along Woodland Ave and stop at various vendors and restaurants to meet with owners and sample delicious food.
Options
Public Africatown Food Tour
Food Samples Public Tour
Private Africatown Food Tour
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Stops into local shops
A guided stroll through the heart of Africatown
Snacks
Souvenirs
Guide gratuity
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A really good time
Orin H,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great host, great attitude, good food. Wonderful information about the community. Exciting possibilities
Enjoyable
barbarakG3418RR,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I enjoyed the tour and the food and the people and I am looking forward to taking another tour with my family and friends. I plan to take the tour next year in 2026.
Africatown Food tour should be a must on your to do list in Philadelphia
nakkiatt,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I got the opportunity to take my 10month baby and my 19yo little sister for the tour! And let me just say that it was the best food tour ever. I mean the food was excellent, the host and tour guide was just so cheerful and the group was just so welcoming. It was full of fun moment, my daughter enjoyed the walk and the attention!!!! Can't wait for more next summer
Fantastic trip to a wonderful Community
894mariamet,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing to see how much Main Street on Woodland Avenue has changed. The area has become very attractive. The Africatown Food Tour was very well organized, and the selection of restaurants was excellent. The food was delicious, and I encourage anyone who hasn’t had the chance to experience it to go ahead and do so.
Fantastic Tour
F9415XWmatthews,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour full of interesting facts about the neighborhood. The food was fantastic and It was great meeting the chefs and reataurant owners.
Informative and tasty!
binhn398,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an informative tour! I took it through my role at Visit Philly and am sharing my own, unbiased view. I loved learning more about this neighborhood and community. There were so many delicious bites, and you could tell each business owner put a lot of heart and soul into their place. Highly recommend.
Great tour, must-try food!!
L4132WWld,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tour two times now and it keeps getting better each time. The food stops are a must-try and the restaurants owners could not have been more welcoming! Tour guide is very informative and friendly. Would recommend!
Great food, informative tour guide, wonderful experience!
292enr,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my 2nd time taking the Africatown tour, I had the best experience! Loved the food, the excellent history lesson of the neighborhood, and getting to meet some of the chefs at the local restaurants. We even got to walk into other local businesses to meet the owners and learn more about their history/culture, wonderful experience.
Delicious Food and a Great Time!
beccar700,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went last week on the Africatown Food Tour and it was a phenomenal experience that I would recommend to any visitors, Philly natives, or foodies! I thought that the price was perfect for the amount of food you got on the tour, plus all of the great information we learned from our guide Kou. The tour lasted about two hours, and it was the perfect amount of walking and eating. It was great to speak with the chefs about their cuisine and why they chose to make each dish. The chef and tour staff were incredibly welcoming and knowledgable. As someone who has lived in Philadelphia her whole life, I am happy to say I found some new favorite spots!
Excellent introduction to Africatown!
SCHeimann,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kuo, our guide, was a wonderful ambassador for the area. She knows the area and is a real booster for the businesses there. She was very personable. The food was interesting and delicious. Especially loved the oxtail at Jam Rock I appreciated the impromptu stop at the grocery store, esp with someone who knows so much about the items there, many of which I did know. Will definitely recommend this tour!
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