Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
Description
Taste Philadelphia like a true insider on our Secret Food Tour through the city’s historic district. With 5+ handpicked tastings, you’ll experience the dishes that define Philly and the flavors most visitors never find. Bite into a hot, sugary donut fresh from the fryer, then sink your teeth into our signature pretzel cheesesteak—a bold twist on the city’s most iconic bite. Savor hearty Irish pierogis, then travel the world with flaky Malaysian roti canai, showcasing the city’s diverse food scene. Along the way, your local guide will share hidden stories and foodie secrets that bring Philly’s culture to life. To finish, you’ll indulge in our delicious Secret Dish—revealed only on the tour. Come hungry, leave with bragging rights, and discover why Philly is one of America’s must-visit food cities.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Receive multiple tastings inside Philadelphia's historic Reading Terminal Market
You'll discover the influence of other cultures in Philly as we walk through the Friendship Arch in Chinatown
See the historic Philadelphia City Hall and learn about the cursed statue that tops it.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- *We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
Reviews(131)
We had a great experience. Our tour guide, Evan, was knowledgeable and passionate about the City and its food. I am from Philadelphia and still learned a great deal. I would recommend.
We really enjoyed having you in the group. Every guest brings their own energy to the day, and we were glad to share this one with you. Thank you for spending the time with Secret Food Tours!
What an absolutely fantastic way to explore the city. The guide Evan did a fantastic job introducing us to the food seen and giving some important historical insight as well. The food locations were amazing. We appreciated the variety of options and the fact we would have never seen some of the restaurants if we hadn’t been on this tour.
We’re so glad you joined us! Sharing a few of our favorite local spots with guests is one of the best parts of Secret Food Tours. We hope we get to do it with you again.
Tiffany is lovely and made our a tour a memorable trip
Your review was a pleasure to read! Everyone at Secret Food Tours appreciates hearing how the day came together from a guest's perspective. We hope to see you again.
We had a great tour with Will. We got to try lots of local Philadelphia treats and see several interesting parts of the city. There was a nice opportunity to add an affordable drink as well. Thank you for the great time!
Your feedback is sincerely appreciated! It's always good to know guests leave with lasting memories. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again.
Will was a brilliant guide walked at a comfortable pace, answered all of our questions knowledgeably and we enjoyed every stop. Not rushed at all. You will not leave hungry so bring your appetite.
We loved reading your review! We are glad everything came together to make your time with us one to remember. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
It was a very nice day for the tour and the tour guide, Ariel, was nice, but I was not super impressed with the food tour. My wife and I have done the tour in 3 other cities and this was slightly disappointing by comparison. I feel like we found less “hidden gems” and more sweet treats. We had 5 stops and 2 were desserts. As a person who does not have a sweet tooth, I was hoping for some more variety. The cheesesteak pretzel, pierogi, and roti were good. I just wish there was more variety or quantity of stops. Overall, I wouldn’t say I know what the food scene truly is in Philadelphia which is a goal I have from these tours.
Thank you for joining us in Philadelphia and for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear you enjoyed your time with Arielle and appreciated the opportunity to explore the city with us. We appreciate your perspective regarding the balance and variety of tastings. Our tours are thoughtfully curated to showcase different aspects of the local food scene, with each stop selected to reflect the culture, history, and flavors that help define the destination. That said, we understand that every guest has different preferences, and what resonates as a memorable food experience can vary from person to person. We're grateful for your feedback, as it helps us better understand how guests experience our tours. While we're saddened that this particular experience did not fully meet your expectations, we're pleased that there were still elements of the tour you enjoyed. We hope you'll join us again on another tour in the future and give us the opportunity to share more of the unique culinary stories and local character that make each destination special.
Absolutely loved our guide! Had such fun
Reading your review made our day! We're happy the tour helped bring the city to life through its food and local stories. Thank you again for choosing Secret Food Tours.
Highly recommend this tour. Evan is an engaging, friendly and knowledable guide. We love how much we learned about the history and the buildings of central city Philly. And the food wss great!
This was such a nice review to come across. It’s great knowing your day with us turned into time that felt genuinely well spent. We appreciate you choosing Secret Food Tours!
Tiffany was wonderful. She explained a ton of history about Philadelphia places and the restaurants we visited.
Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot hearing that the experience stayed with you after the tour ended and became part of your trip memories. We’d be glad to welcome you back with Secret Food Tours!
Evan was great! He knows a lot about Philly and it was the perfect amount of walking and eating!
We’re glad you wrote this. It’s great to know the tour delivered a strong overall experience. Secret Food Tours would be happy to have you again!
