Philly Food Tour: History, Lunch, Iconic Eats

The Flavors of Philly Tour offers excellent worth for visitors from out of town, combining both Philly’s rich history and a hearty lunch in one exciting escapade. The tour includes popular local delicacies like cheesesteaks, tomato pie, soft pretzels, and 2 desserts at the famed Reading Terminal Market.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City Food Tours Philadelphia - Discover Philly’s most popular food favorites while getting a taste of the city’s rich history and culture! Eat like a local on this fun, casual, Philadelphia themed tour that all of ‘youz’ are sure to enjoy! This delicious and entertaining tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes 5 stops. Make…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information
  • A phone number for a member of your party is required, in case we must contact you for any reason prior to your tour.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
1601 Chestnut St
Chestnut Street
Please meet your guide INSIDE the lobby of Liberty Place near the Saxby's Coffee kiosk. Your Tour Guide will be wearing a maroon City Food Tours shirt. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kiyomi_g
Sep 27, 2025
Steve Made Philly Come Alive Through Food & Stories - We took a Philly food tour with Steve as our guide, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! There were four of us in our group, along with another guest, and Steve made everyone feel welcomed right away. What stood out most was Steve’s deep knowledge of the city—he shared fun historical stories that connected beautifully to the foods we were tasting and the buildings we passed. We especially enjoyed learning about the history of the Philadelphia pretzel and the cheesesteak. He also introduced us to dishes we may not have tried otherwise, like tomato pie, and helped us appreciate the traditions and flavors behind them. Beyond the food, Steve kept the tour fun and engaging. He made us laugh often, walked at a pace that was comfortable for me (I’m 60), and showed a genuine kindness throughout the experience. His combination of storytelling, humor, and thoughtfulness made this so much more than just a food tour—it felt like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Steve as your guide. You’ll leave with a full stomach, a lot of laughs, and a deeper appreciation for Philadelphia’s history and food culture.
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G429oitaras
Sep 20, 2025
Fantastic Food Tour! - So I actually did this tour in September of 2024 but it was phenomenal! A beautiful blend of history, culture, and food. 10/10!
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Andrea_j
Sep 19, 2025
Philly food tour - Great well organized good food extra visit to fine dining venue with unique architecture Liked it all Tour leader very good
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James_n
Sep 15, 2025
Adam was the best guide... - 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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Melissa_p
Aug 10, 2025
Fun Tour of Philly! - 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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Karie
Aug 3, 2025
Great tour - We really enjoyed our tour, Adam was great. Would definitely do it again on our next trip to Philly. It was a great way to learn a bit of history in the city.
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Angie
Aug 3, 2025
Amazing tour! - The food at all the stops was amazing! Adam was a great guide, very knowledgeable and friendly! Added some interesting history into the tour.
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Julie
Sep 17, 2025
Fun but food was not impressive - A good time walking around and going to the different places. Our group was large so it was split between two guides. We thought we were going to have four different foods based on the write up, but we basically had a piece of tomato pie (almost pizza), a cheesesteak with fries (not seasoned….meat was bland), and then a cookie from a business across the street from the hotel. It was a fun event, but I was not really impressed by the food; felt like I had to try it since I was in Philly.
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Shari_c
Sep 6, 2025
Classic Philadelphia food - Our guide Steve was very knowledgeable and interesting. One of the tasting venues had no place to sit to experience the restaurant. We stood out on the street. The rest was perfect.
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Fabiola_a
Aug 17, 2025
Owen was an awesome... - Owen was an awesome guide! He is a great storyteller and I enjoyed learning about the history of Philly from him! We were a little late for the tour due to traffic and Owen communicated with us and kept us updated on their current location on the tour. We missed the first 2 stops and he saved food from the those locations and gave it to us when we arrived. I deducted one star because the food stops along the way weren’t very good but it was still a fun experience! I would love to this again with different restaurants.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).