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Best of Philadelphia Food Tour - Small Group Walking Tour

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Philadelphia, USA

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Overview

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!

What's Included

  • Lunch 5 Food Samplings of the best food you'll have in Philly!
  • Philly Cheese steak, Soft Pretzels, Donuts, as well as other great taste offerings!
  • Visit locals-only food spots in Philadelphia
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink
  • Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
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Meeting Location

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North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

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Center City
Philadelphia, PA, USA

A central location in Center City, near public transit.

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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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

15th St Trolley Station

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sansom Street

One of the newer foodie hotspots of the city, here, you’ll taste delicious food featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goldie (Pass By)

Creamy, tahini-based vegan shakes offered in a variety of flavors
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Wishbone - Center City (Pass By)

A locally-sourced restaurant serving up crispy fried chicken tenders
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Villekebabs & platters (Pass By)

Tasty, traditional Afghan cuisine served in this trendy eatery
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Cleavers (Pass By)

A popular cheese steak joint in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood
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Federal Donuts & Chicken East Market (Pass By)

Yummy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of fun and innovative flavors
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Center City

Discover the innovative side of the Philly food scene, with a stop at a local coffee shop that prides itself on fair trade and environmental sustainability, a neighborhood eatery known for applying old-World recipes to innovative dishes, or a delicious, out-of-the-box beverage.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reading Terminal Market

Led by your guide, you will eat your way through one of America’s oldest and largest daily indoor markets. Tap into the diverse cultural influence on Philly’s food scene by sampling the iconic Philly Cheesesteak, a Pennsylvania German handmade soft pretzel, Southern-inspired mac-n-cheese, Jewish-style pastrami on rye, or an Italian cannoli.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

By George! (Pass By)

Scrumptious cheese steaks with home-made cheese sauces offered here
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Fox & Son Fair Foods (Pass By)

A wide variety of tasty treats, all 100% gluten free
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Saami Somi (Pass By)

A trendy take on traditional Georgian cuisine like Oxtail dumplings and cheese boats
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Miller's Twist (Pass By)

Soft, warm, lightly buttered Amish-style pretzels
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Beiler's Donuts (Pass By)

These doughy donuts, offered in fantastic flavors like Fruity Pebbles and Maple Bacon, are some of the best in Philly. Across the aisle at their bakery…the classic and delicious whoopie pie
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El Merkury (Pass By)

Central American street food like pupusas and taquitos burst with flavor
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Termini Bros Bakery (Pass By)

Famous Italian bakery known for some of the best cannolis in town
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Careda's Caribbean Cuisine (Pass By)

Savory meat pies and jerk chicken offered up at this Jamaican eatery
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Best of Philadelphia Food Tour – Small Group Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch5 Food Samplings of the best food you'll have in Philly!
  • Philly Cheese steak, Soft Pretzels, Donuts, as well as other great taste offerings!
  • Visit locals-only food spots in Philadelphia
  • A memorable stroll through lively Center City
  • Local, English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink
  • Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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