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
910 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Philly locals can still learn more about Philly
17devonc,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time with Barry - he was lively, upbeat, personable, and kind. Very knowledgeable and was quite fun. We are from Philly but was still fun to do it and we learned facts that we didn’t know about running terminal market, etc.. would highly recommend!
Well-Balanced Food Tour
360latonyam,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, David, greeted us with a warm, tasty treat, so that was a great way to kick off the tour. The food was tasty, and we felt full afterward. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the city's history and landmarks and made a personal connection with our family. There was a good balance between indoor and outdoor time, with sufficient time to eat and shop. I highly recommend.
Our tour guide, Barry,...
Betzy C,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Barry, was so very knowledgeable about the city, the history, the art and of course, the food! He went out of his way to make sure everything was convenient for the group and made sure everything was organized and seamless. My Mom and I aren’t big on learning about history, but the food and walking through the city made it so enjoyable. Would highly recommend booking with him for a few hours in Philly!
An Awesome Experience From Start to Finish!!!
Wendell G,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience! I don't know how we got so lucky, but my party was the only one on the tour. This made the experience much more intimate and engaging. Rick Heimann is an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable on the city's history. He encouraged and answered questions. He took some great pictures of us and more. Secondly, the food was amazing. The spots that we sampled were all delicious. Mari Mari being our absolute favorite. Not to mention, I was actually full after the tour. Thankfully, I brought my appetite. I highly recommend both the tour and Rick as the tour guide. You will learn a lot, and most importantly, have fun while doing it.
Great food tour!
Lisa12C3,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nina was a great guide, and she provided a lot of insightful information throughout the tour. We tasted a variety of foods, and my favorites were the Philly cheesesteak and the inari. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Food and history tour!
Amy C,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nina is great! So knowledgeable and her passion for the city shines through.
Satisfied food tour customer
Jeffrey R,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ninah arrived on time, was enthusiastic and so knowledgeable. I liked her flexibility based on the temperature today. And the places she choose were delicious
A Fun Day in Philly with Great Food!
Gabriella W,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience with great food. Tour guide was amazing! Learn a lot of amazing facts about Philly while eating good food!
Even my grumpy teenager loved it
PJGandboys,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was our guide and his tour was fascinating and fun. He was very kind and engaged. His city history on the developments and changes in Philadelphia were illuminating The food stops were so fun. And delicious! I tried things I historically wasn’t a fan of, but ohhh they were good. They knew the places that make everything delicious I went with my grumpy teenager and even he laughed and tried things. He really took to Alex’s stories. It ain’t easy to entertain a teen. I am so happy to say we had a blast. We will always remember it and feel like we saw Philly in a fun, closer manner.
Amazing Tour!
Somone B,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nina was absolutely amazing. If I could give her six stars I would. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to explain the history of Philadelphia. She pointed out extra features that were not on the tour and the food choices were delicious.
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