Top Food Tours in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pa., is not just the City of Brotherly Love, it’s also a city of delicious food. From its infamous cheesesteaks to its trendy Iron Chef-founded restaurants, Philadelphia is a town that loves to eat.

So if you’re planning a visit, don’t just put the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall on your itinerary. Embrace the foodie tradition with one of these delicious food tours.

Taste of Philly Food Tour

From freshly made scrapple to authentic cheesesteaks, this 75-minute walking tour takes visitors through the historic Reading Terminal Market. As you sample the homemade cuisine, the tour guides will be ready with Philadelphia food facts, from how Hershey’s Kisses came to be to the correct way to order a cheesesteak. Cost (including food) is $15.95 for adults and $8.95 for children ages seven to 11.

The Junk Food Tour

This bus tour celebrates Philadelphia’s street food: roasted pork, hoagies, soft pretzels, beef brisket and more. Traveling all around the city, the five-hour tour offers full portions at every location, which participants order in between destinations, as well as doggy bags for any leftovers. Cost (including food) is  $135 for adults, $125 for seniors and $115 teens ages nine to 17.

Philadelphia Chocolate Tours

This walking tour takes visitors through some of Philadelphia’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Not only will you visit the boutique chocolate shops and cafes of Center City, you’ll also learn a little about the history and health benefits of chocolate. Cost (including chocolate) is $40 per person for a public tour; $120 for a private tour for two; $50 per person for a private tour of three or more.