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Two people eating sandwiches in a busy indoor market. 1
A sandwich cut in half, revealing layers of meat and sauce. 2
Two bowls of hummus garnished with herbs and spices, and a bowl of diced beets. 3
A braided pretzel held in a paper wrapper. 4
A hot dog with toppings in a white paper container. 5
By WeVenture

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,647 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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!

Activity location

  • Masonic Temple
    • 1 N Broad St,
    • 19107-2520, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 1 N Broad St
    • 1 North Broad Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Public Center City Food Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 3,647.38 x 1 AdultP 3,647.38
Total
Price is P 3,647.38

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

Masonic Temple

  • 10m
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.

City Hall

  • 10m
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.

Sansom Street

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

Goldie (Pass by)

Creamy, tahini-based vegan shakes offered in a variety of flavors

Wishbone - Center City (Pass by)

A locally-sourced restaurant serving up crispy fried chicken tenders

Villekebabs & platters (Pass by)

Tasty, traditional Afghan cuisine served in this trendy eatery

Cleavers Philadelphia (Pass by)

A popular cheese steak joint in the heart of the Rittenhouse neighborhood

Federal Donuts & Chicken East Market (Pass by)

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

Center City

  • 20m
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.

Reading Terminal Market

  • 45m
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.

By George! (Pass by)

Scrumptious cheese steaks with home-made cheese sauces offered here

Fox & Son Fair Foods (Pass by)

A wide variety of tasty treats, all 100% gluten free

Saami Somi Khachapuri & Georgian Cuisine (Pass by)

A trendy take on traditional Georgian cuisine like Oxtail dumplings and cheese boats

Miller's Twist (Pass by)

Soft, warm, lightly buttered Amish-style pretzels

Beiler's Doughnuts (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

El Merkury (Pass by)

Central American street food like pupusas and taquitos burst with flavor

Termini Bros Bakery (Pass by)

Famous Italian bakery known for some of the best cannolis in town

Careda's Caribbean Cuisine (Pass by)

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

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Masonic Temple
    • 1 N Broad St,
    • 19107-2520, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1 N Broad St
    • 1 North Broad Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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