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15 Best Philadelphia Food Tours

The food tours: Reading Terminal’s market maze, the Italian Market’s curbside theater and the cheesesteak question settled by direct comparison. Arrive hungry; this city insists.

1.Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Discover Philadelphia’s best food spots on this small-group walking tour, sampling iconic dishes like cheesesteaks, pretzels, and more in lively Center City.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We loved the tour, Barry (our guide) is local and has a lot of knowledge about the city, not just about the food we tasted in the tour”

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2.Flavors of Philly Food Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s best bites on this 2.5-hour guided food tour, sampling iconic dishes like cheesesteak, tomato pie, and desserts at Reading Market.

★ 5.0

“Not new to Philly but wanted to do something different. Adam was a great host, food was great and overall very efficiently designed!”

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3.Inside the Italian Market: Chef-Led Tasting Journey

Discover Philadelphia's culinary soul with this chef-led tour through the historic Italian Market, featuring tastings, shopping discounts, and local stories.

★ 5.0

“We stopped at a wonderful sampling of places - each with their own story and authentic food. Our host Jackie was amazing - very knowledgeable and engaging!”

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4.Philadelphia Italian Market Public Food Tour

Explore Philadelphia’s vibrant Italian Market with a small-group food tour, tasting local favorites from pizza to banh mi, guided by friendly experts.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and entertaining. The tour covers a broad range of topics, provides several tasty treats (don’t eat before you go).”

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6.Philadelphia: Flavors of Philly Guided Foodie Tour

Explore Philadelphia’s best local eats on a 2.5-hour guided walking tour featuring iconic dishes, authentic eateries, and fascinating city stories.

★ 4.8

“I liked how the host was telling us the background about the food, restaurants, recipes, culture. It was very informative and we had fun and learned a lot paired with trying new food! You can’t beat that.”

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7.Philadelphia Secret Food Tour of Reading Market and Center City

Explore Philadelphia’s culinary scene with this 3-hour guided tour through Reading Market, Chinatown, and Center City, featuring local favorites and a secret dish.

★ 5.0

“It was great! Arielle was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. The food was delicious and the history was interesting.”

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8.Italian Market & More: Non-Touristy Food Tour w/ Journalist

Discover Philadelphia's authentic flavors on this 3-hour non-touristy food tour, exploring South Philly’s Italian Market, local eateries, and hidden gems with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“The experience was great from start to finish. Maddie, the tour guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable and well organized. We had small bites pre ordered we enjoyed along the way. She’s a great storyteller.”

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10.Authentic Italian Market: After Dark

Explore Philadelphia’s historic Italian Market with a guided food tour, savor authentic dishes, learn local stories, and enjoy a lively atmosphere for under $90.

★ 5.0

“My husband, son, son's girlfriend and I took this tour this past Sunday and absolutely loved it! Jacquie was very knowledgeable about the area as well as the food. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and the food was amazing (I will never use…”

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12.Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour

Explore Philadelphia’s Africatown on a 2-hour walking food tour. Sample diverse cuisines, meet local chefs, and discover vibrant community stories for $56.

★ 5.0

“I 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.”

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13.Philadelphia Italian Market Walking Tour

Explore Philadelphia’s vibrant Italian Market with a guided walking tour. Taste local specialties, learn history, and discover authentic Italian neighborhoods.

★ 4.5

“Our tour leader was great, so friendly and so knowledgeable about the area. We liked the many pictures he had of the people who owned some of the well known places. We never felt rushed and liked the way we went into different places. It…”

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14.Highlights of East Passyunk Food Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s East Passyunk with this 2-hour food tour featuring tastings from local hotspots, engaging guides, and an authentic neighborhood vibe.

★ 5.0

“Kathy was very knowledgeable and was a great guide. The food was delicious. A must do while you’re in Philadelphia.”

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More Philadelphia Food Tours

4.5Philadelphia: Inside the Italian Market: Tasting Journey2 hours$85 5.0Seafood & Handmade Pasta Class in Central Philadelphia (4-Course)2 hours (approx.)$128.00 5.0Philadelphia: Ancient Alcohol Tour & Beer Tasting$60 5.0Philadelphia: Italian Market Non-Touristy Walking Food Tour$95 4.5Philadelphia: Secret Food Tour$91 4.5Chinatown Guided Food Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$105.00 5.0Shopping and Food Walking Tour in Philadelphia with Guide2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$85.00 4.1Philadelphia: Local Flavors Food Tour with 5+ Food Tastings3.5 hours$90 5.0Philly: Delicious Donut & International Sweet Treats Tour2 hours$65 5.0Journalist’s Food Tour of Italian Market & More2.5 hours$103 5.0Philly Delicious Donut Adventure by Underground Donut Tour$65 5.0Philadelphia Italian Market Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour$7.75 5.0Flavours of Philadelphia: Private Reading Market 2.5-hr Food Tour$290.00 4.8Philadelphia: Highlights of East Passyunk Food Tour2 hours$99 4.6Philadelphia: Historic Italian Market Walking Tour2 hours$35 Philly Italian Market Walking Tour Geno’s$79.00 Street Food Tour in Philadelphia with Local Guide$300.67 Philadelphia Whiskey Tasting Pass$49.00 Philadelphia’s Holiday Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour$65.00 Nibble Food Tour$58.00 Real Philly Society Hill Italian Market Mural Mile 4 Hour Tour$49.00 4.5Philadelphia : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide3 hours$64 Philadelphia Highlights History Food and Pop Culture$59.00 South Philly Tour Italian Market and Cheesesteaks$49.00

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