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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

“This was a family activity for the holiday week. Barry, our guide, was great. His obvious enthusiasm for his city was evident as he presented great information about the architecture and history of the area. Our tour included 5 food stops and we were full…”

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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

“Adam was the best guide we could have asked for! The tour was fun, engaging, and we learned so much about the city’s history, culture, and delicious food.”

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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

“Chef Jacqie was marvelous. She’s eminently qualified to host such a tour. Her family has roots in the neighborhood,going back four or five generations. The food was incredible, the pork sandwich with long hots maybe the most interesting pork sandwich I’ve ever had. What how…”

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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

“Nina was the best! So informative and such a wonderful demeanor. We are locals and can’t believe how many nuggets we learned. Tons of yummy food with such a wide selection. We have been on many food tours and Nina made it one of our…”

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5.Philadelphia’s Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

Discover Philadelphia's best donuts on this 2-hour walking tour visiting top spots like Federal Donuts and Reading Terminal Market, with tastings and city sights.

★ 5.0

“Trip and guide were amazing showed us around Philly and took us to a bunch of doughnut shops. He even showed us local shops in the area as well. I have done several of these and I recommend doing this tour.”

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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

“If you are lucky, Arielle will be your guide. Cheesesteak pretzel, followed by Malaysian chicken and roti appetizer, followed by Chinatown shopping, followed by strawberry-and-lavendar donuts. I had to leave early, but it was well worth the price I paid for just doing half the…”

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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

“There is A LOT of walking on this tour- we clocked over 3 miles. Worth the walking though! Great selections”

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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

“We had a wonderful afternoon and early dinner. Jacquie is a lifelong resident of the area and knew so much of the history and evolution of the market area. She made yummy recommendations for snacks at the shops and for dinner. I loved the Nutella…”

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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 got the opportunity to take my 10month baby and my 19yo little sister for the tour! And let me just say that it was the best food tour ever. I mean the food was excellent, the host and tour guide was just so cheerful…”

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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

“Nice sites selected to visit Nice general interest shared about the sites Pleasant/fridnely guide Would have liked if sites gave small free samples (a single cookie, for example).”

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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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