Gastronomy Food Tour of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Gastronomy Food Tour of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Overview

Experience a tantalizing three-hour urban gastronomy tour through the vibrant streets of Philly in the central and historic districts of the 'City of Brotherly Love!

🍔 Join a delicious food adventure in the heart of the 'City of Brotherly Love

🥨 Try a Pretzel Philly Cheesesteak and Malaysian delights in Chinatown

🇮🇪 Experience the Emerald Isle's cuisine

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Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Monday - Saturday 11:00am

Full description

Tour Highlights:

Market Delights: Begin by exploring the expansive market, where you'll savor a warm spiced apple Dumpling with fresh whipped cream from an Amish-owned vendor, showcasing the diversity of gastronomy.
Chinatown Cultural Encounter: Walk through the Friendship Arch in Chinatown and relish an authentic Malaysian dish, Nasi Lamak. Enjoy fragrant, mildly spicy curry chicken paired with coconut sticky rice and flavorful condiments, highlighting Philly's multicultural influence.
Historic Irish Tavern: Step into an iconic Irish tavern to sample a dish that has remained unchanged since the 1860s, connecting with the city's rich heritage.
Sourdough Pretzel Innovation: Return to the charming Reading Terminal Market to savor a sourdough soft pretzel topped with aromatic fennel seeds, offering a creative twist on a beloved Philadelphia favorite, crafted by a local artisanal bakery.
The Secret Dish: As with all our tours, anticipate a delightful surprise with our exclusive Secret Dish, adding an extra layer of culinary excitement to your journey.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcomed
Physical limitations: There will be around 45 minutes of walking, but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then your guide will walk slowly as well.

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: Children under 2 years old can join for free but need to be signed up at the time of the reservation.
Dietary restrictions: Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.
Languages: This tour is provided in English.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: 3-3.5 hours
What’s included: You’ll be served food and may purchase drinks if you’d like.
Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times as well as a group of up to 12 participants.
Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket.
Photo/ video: Photos and videos allowed.
Gratuity: Not included, but appreciated.

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running.
Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Parking: You can park in a public parking space in one of the many streets nearby the start of the tour.
What to wear: Good walking shoes.
What to bring:
- Umbrella if it looks like it might rain
Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: You will stop for bathroom breaks

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.