Philadelphia: Flavors of Philly Food Tour
ID: GYG247697-429212
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Philly's most popular food favorites. Get a taste of the city's history and culture. Chow down on local favorites often missed by tourists.
Explore the most popular food spots and dishes in Philadelphia on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Eat your way through the city with 5 stops along the way, all the while picking up insight into the city’s history and culture from your expert guide. Make sure to come hungry — this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal that includes classic Philly eats like cheesesteaks and cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, soft pretzels, and 2 sweet treats from the world-famous Reading Terminal Market.
Get the scoop on Philly’s food history with quirky stories about how some of these iconic foods came to be, and walk away with some insider tips about the best places to eat like a Philadelphian. This one-of-a-kind tasting experience brings you to where the locals really eat — low-key, no-frills, independently-owned gems that share the uniquely unpretentious vibe of the city.
In addition to some first-class sightseeing, visit an authentic mom-and-pop pizzeria, a soft pretzel bakery, the historic Reading Terminal Market, and much more. This tour is served up with a generous side of humor, Philadelphia history, and a helping of beautiful architecture that includes an up-close look at City Hall, the second-largest municipal building in the country. As the tour ends in Reading Terminal Market, walk away with a thorough understanding of the city, and some more tips on how to eat like a true Philadelphian.
Highlights
- Savor cheesesteaks, pretzels, tomato pie and more
- Criss-cross between 5 local-favorite eateries, learning about Philly's history all the while
- Sit back and relax as you taste some of the city's foremost culinary delicacies
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a walking tour, spanning approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) in 2.5 hours
• Most food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated
• This tour ends 6 blocks away from the starting location
Please meet your guide inside the lobby of Liberty Place near the Saxby's Coffee kiosk. Your Tour Guide will be wearing a maroon shirt with the local partner's name on it. Plan to arrive 10 mins before the tour begins.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
