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Philadelphia · CHEESESTEAKS & FOOD TOURS

The 14 Best Cheesesteak & Food Tours in Philadelphia

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Whiz or provolone is only the opening argument. The best Philadelphia food tours settle it and keep going, into Reading Terminal Market, the Italian Market delis and the roast-pork counters locals actually queue at. Listed best first, with what you’ll eat, how much walking is involved, and what each tasting costs.

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market - Meeting Spot and Pace: 2.5 Hours in a Group of 12

1.Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Walk Center City with a small group and eat five tastings from Reading Terminal Market to Sansom Street in about 2.5 hours.

“It’s a great history lesson of a few of the great things that makes Philly unique. Barry was very knowledgeable and told us very cool Things about the city. He explained the food choices very well and made sure we all could eat the foods. Only complaint was he took off too soon before I could pay him a gratuity tip He was well worth the money for the tour”

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Flavors of Philly Food Tour

Flavors of Philly Food Tour - Price and value: what $65 covers (and why it can feel fair)

2.Flavors of Philly Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Flavors of Philly Food Tour is a 2.5-hour walk of cheesesteaks, cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, pretzels, and Reading Terminal Market dessert.

“Tour guide Adam was great! The food was good and we got some fun history along the way. The walking path was manageable, there are parts of the tour that there isn’t much seating so I would not recommend for anyone who requires lots of sitting breaks.”

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Inside Philadelphia’s Italian Market: Chef-Led Tasting Journey

Inside Philadelphia's Italian Market: Chef-Led Tasting Journey - Di Bruno Bros cheese stop: pairings plus shopping discounts

Philadelphia’s Italian Market Food Tour

Philadelphia's Italian Market Food Tour - Where you meet: Cianfrani Park to 9th Street

4.Philadelphia’s Italian Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Philadelphia’s Italian Market food tour serves tomato pie, cannoli, tacos, banh mi, olive oil tastings, and gelato on a 10-person stroll.

“To start with our tour guide was excellent. His name was Adam, and he took us to places we would’ve never known existed, and they weren’t just for food which was super nice. It was the tour of the Italian market yet the only Italian food that we had was 1/2 of a cannoli and 1/2 of a piece of tomato pie. We had two Mexican stops, and one Korean stop. This was not what we expected, variety is nice, but expected more Italian food while exploring the Italian market. Portions were small we had to split a piece of tomato pie and we had to split a cannoli. If…”

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Delicious Donuts of Philadelphia: A Sweet Treat Walking Tour

Delicious Donuts of Philadelphia: A Sweet Treat Walking Tour - Why the Center City part matters more than you’d think

5.Delicious Donuts of Philadelphia: A Sweet Treat Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Savor classic Philly donuts, Japanese mochi-style bites, and market stops on a 2-hour walking tour. Small group, $65.

“3 tips: (1) too much filler/ extra walking for no reason other than to fill 2 hours. (2) tour guide needs to bring paper plates. Eating on dingy napkins is just jenky. (3) don’t make strangers cut and share donuts. This is not a school trip. Buy enough for everyone AND let them select their own. Otherwise the people at the end of the line don’t get any choice- they are stuck with what the leader selected and no one else wanted. Having to cut and share donuts just reeks of cheapness. This tour costs enough that they can afford everyone to pick their own donuts and not share.”

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Philadelphia: Flavors of Philly Guided Foodie Tour

Philadelphia: Flavors of Philly Guided Foodie Tour - The route is short, but the flavors hit hard

6.Flavors of Philly Guided Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 153 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67

Walk Philly’s classics on a 2.5-hour foodie tour with 5 tastings, City Hall stories, and sweet bites at Reading Terminal Market.

“A great way to savor different Philly favorites in a short amount of time. I was only here for the day and I’m glad I booked this tour because we got a bite of all the things we wanted to try in a way that wasn’t overstuffing ourselves. Adam was a great tour guide!”

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Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings - City Hall and the story behind a cursed statue

7.Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Three hours of Philly street food and history at Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown and City Hall, with 5 tastings and a secret dish.

“He was very professional and knowledgeable about the history of each place. We really enjoyed the food and the information we received. He was very organized and patient with us. I would recommend him to everyone.”

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Behind The Scenes Food Tour: South Philly & Italian Market

Behind The Scenes Food Tour: South Philly & Italian Market - Stop 2: Washington Avenue for Vietnamese bakery goodies and legendary tacos

Philadelphia: Italian Market Walking Food Tour

Philadelphia: Italian Market Walking Food Tour - Getting there: Cianfrani Park and parking sanity

10.Italian Market Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59

Walk South Philly’s Italian Market for 5 meal-like tastings, local stories, and three-culture immigrant history in 150 minutes for $59.

“Heather was such a good tour guide! I was the only person on her tour and it felt so personal, it's clear she's passionate about the area and knew loads of good spots!”

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Tea Around Town: A Charming Tea Experience in Philadelphia

Tea Around Town: A Charming Tea Experience in Philadelphia - Tea, Bites, and the TAT Tumbler You Keep

11.Tea Around Town: A Charming Tea Experience in Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Sip up to 3 fine teas on a pink Philadelphia bus while a guide narrates Liberty Bell, City Hall, museums, and more.

“Was a cool experience, my fiancé really loved it as she is an afternoon tea aficionado. Definitely recommended for a birthday! Jack and Thomas were great hosts and made the experience special, Jack was very charismatic and a good singer!”

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Locals’ Favorites Food Tour

Locals' Favorites Food Tour - Meeting at PNC Bank and Ending Near Rittenhouse Square

12.Locals’ Favorites Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $0

A small-group, insider-led walk through Reading Terminal Market and Di Bruno Bros, with tastings that highlight Philly’s food mix.

“We had a fantastic time on the Decadent Gourmet Tour! The food we tasted was delicious, and it was a great variety snacks, cheese tasting and desserts. The Reading Market and Center City were fun locations to stroll around. Steve was a wonderful guide. He was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about both the food and the local history and culture. Thanks for a great time!”

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Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour

Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour - The snack lineup: what you’ll actually eat (and why it feels local)

13.Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Taste Africatown on Woodland Avenue in Philly with a local guide, owner meetups, and included snacks on a 2-hour walking food tour.

“I enjoyed the tour and the food and the people and I am looking forward to taking another tour with my family and friends. I plan to take the tour next year in 2026.”

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Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour in Philadelphia - Value check: is $34 fair for two snacks and orientation?

14.Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour in Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

A 45-minute Reading Terminal Market walking tour with two included snacks, history, and an easy layout primer in small groups.

“We learned so much about a place I’d been to many times. I never knew the history and early evolution of the Reading Terminal Market. It was really fun to take my kids and watch them decide which foods to try.”

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