Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Terminal Market
by WeVenture
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This food walking tour in Philadelphia lasts about two and a half hours and covers Center City’s culinary scene, including a visit to Reading Terminal Market. The tour begins outside the Masonic Temple near City Hall, where the guide introduces the area’s architecture and shares background on Philadelphia’s City Hall and the city itself. You will then walk to several local food spots to sample five different dishes that highlight Philadelphia’s food diversity. During the tour, you will try local classics such as the Philly cheesesteak, soft pretzels, and doughnuts. You will also taste innovative offerings like tahini-based vegan shakes, gluten-free cheese curds, and dishes from international cuisines including Japanese inari, Georgian soup dumplings, Afghan specialties, and Jamaican meat pies. Some stops include a coffee shop focused on fair trade and sustainability, and a restaurant with locally sourced ingredients. The visit to Reading Terminal Market lasts about 45 minutes and lets you try a variety of foods like Pennsylvania German soft pretzels, Southern-style mac-and-cheese, Jewish pastrami on rye, and Italian cannoli. The guide leads you through this historic indoor market, pointing out different cultural influences on Philadelphia’s food scene. The tour includes lunch and is led by a local English-speaking guide. Not all food stops are guaranteed, and gratuities and extra food or drinks beyond the included items are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Masonic Temple Library & Museum
The guide meets participants outside the Masonic Temple near City Hall, introduces themselves, and briefly discusses the architecture of the Masonic Temple and Philadelphia’s City Hall.
10 min
Introduction to Philadelphia
Participants hear an overview of the upcoming tour and an introduction to Philadelphia’s City Hall and the city known as the City of Brotherly Love.
10 min
Local Food Spot with Locally-Sourced Ingredients
Visit one of the city’s newer food destinations to sample dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
45 min
Tahini-Based Vegan Shakes
Try creamy vegan shakes made with tahini, available in several flavors.
Fried Chicken Tenders Spot
Taste crispy fried chicken tenders served at a local restaurant.
Afghan Cuisine Eatery
Sample traditional Afghan dishes served in a trendy restaurant.
Rittenhouse Neighborhood Cheesesteak Joint
Stop at a popular cheesesteak restaurant located in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood.
Donut Shop
Enjoy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of flavors.
Local Coffee and Innovative Food Stop
Visit a coffee shop focused on fair trade and sustainability, or a neighborhood eatery known for combining old-World recipes with innovative dishes or beverages.
20 min
Reading Terminal Market
Spend about 45 minutes at one of America’s oldest and largest indoor markets led by the guide, tasting diverse foods such as Philly cheesesteak, Pennsylvania German soft pretzels, Southern mac-and-cheese, Jewish pastrami on rye, and Italian cannoli.
45 min
Cheesesteak with Homemade Cheese Sauces
Try cheesesteaks served with homemade cheese sauces.
Gluten-Free Treats
Sample a variety of 100% gluten-free food items.
Georgian Cuisine
Taste traditional Georgian dishes like oxtail dumplings and cheese boats with a modern twist.
Amish-Style Pretzels
Try soft, warm pretzels lightly buttered in the Amish style.
Doughnuts and Whoopie Pies
Enjoy doughnuts in flavors such as Fruity Pebbles and Maple Bacon, alongside classic Amish whoopie pies from a bakery.
Central American Street Food
Taste flavorful street foods like pupusas and taquitos.
Italian Bakery Cannoli
Try some of the best cannolis from a well-known Italian bakery.
Jamaican Eatery
Sample savory meat pies and jerk chicken at a Jamaican restaurant.
Meeting point
Your tour will meet outside the Masonic Temple, in front of the main entrance - 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
End point
A central location in Center City, near public transit.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Terminal Market
by WeVenture
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$118Overview
This food walking tour in Philadelphia lasts about two and a half hours and covers Center City’s culinary scene, including a visit to Reading Terminal Market. The tour begins outside the Masonic Temple near City Hall, where the guide introduces the area’s architecture and shares background on Philadelphia’s City Hall and the city itself. You will then walk to several local food spots to sample five different dishes that highlight Philadelphia’s food diversity. During the tour, you will try local classics such as the Philly cheesesteak, soft pretzels, and doughnuts. You will also taste innovative offerings like tahini-based vegan shakes, gluten-free cheese curds, and dishes from international cuisines including Japanese inari, Georgian soup dumplings, Afghan specialties, and Jamaican meat pies. Some stops include a coffee shop focused on fair trade and sustainability, and a restaurant with locally sourced ingredients. The visit to Reading Terminal Market lasts about 45 minutes and lets you try a variety of foods like Pennsylvania German soft pretzels, Southern-style mac-and-cheese, Jewish pastrami on rye, and Italian cannoli. The guide leads you through this historic indoor market, pointing out different cultural influences on Philadelphia’s food scene. The tour includes lunch and is led by a local English-speaking guide. Not all food stops are guaranteed, and gratuities and extra food or drinks beyond the included items are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Masonic Temple Library & Museum
The guide meets participants outside the Masonic Temple near City Hall, introduces themselves, and briefly discusses the architecture of the Masonic Temple and Philadelphia’s City Hall.
10 min
Introduction to Philadelphia
Participants hear an overview of the upcoming tour and an introduction to Philadelphia’s City Hall and the city known as the City of Brotherly Love.
10 min
Local Food Spot with Locally-Sourced Ingredients
Visit one of the city’s newer food destinations to sample dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
45 min
Tahini-Based Vegan Shakes
Try creamy vegan shakes made with tahini, available in several flavors.
Fried Chicken Tenders Spot
Taste crispy fried chicken tenders served at a local restaurant.
Afghan Cuisine Eatery
Sample traditional Afghan dishes served in a trendy restaurant.
Rittenhouse Neighborhood Cheesesteak Joint
Stop at a popular cheesesteak restaurant located in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood.
Donut Shop
Enjoy cake-style donuts offered in a variety of flavors.
Local Coffee and Innovative Food Stop
Visit a coffee shop focused on fair trade and sustainability, or a neighborhood eatery known for combining old-World recipes with innovative dishes or beverages.
20 min
Reading Terminal Market
Spend about 45 minutes at one of America’s oldest and largest indoor markets led by the guide, tasting diverse foods such as Philly cheesesteak, Pennsylvania German soft pretzels, Southern mac-and-cheese, Jewish pastrami on rye, and Italian cannoli.
45 min
Cheesesteak with Homemade Cheese Sauces
Try cheesesteaks served with homemade cheese sauces.
Gluten-Free Treats
Sample a variety of 100% gluten-free food items.
Georgian Cuisine
Taste traditional Georgian dishes like oxtail dumplings and cheese boats with a modern twist.
Amish-Style Pretzels
Try soft, warm pretzels lightly buttered in the Amish style.
Doughnuts and Whoopie Pies
Enjoy doughnuts in flavors such as Fruity Pebbles and Maple Bacon, alongside classic Amish whoopie pies from a bakery.
Central American Street Food
Taste flavorful street foods like pupusas and taquitos.
Italian Bakery Cannoli
Try some of the best cannolis from a well-known Italian bakery.
Jamaican Eatery
Sample savory meat pies and jerk chicken at a Jamaican restaurant.
Meeting point
Your tour will meet outside the Masonic Temple, in front of the main entrance - 1 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
End point
A central location in Center City, near public transit.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.