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Locals' Favorites Food Tour

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Philadelphia, US
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Philadelphia, US
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Experience the ultimate food adventure with the Locals' Favorites Food Tour! Indulge in 2.5 hours of pure culinary bliss as you explore the city's hidden gems and family-owned businesses. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with an array of sweet treats, international flavors, and mouthwatering cheese. Your journey begins at the iconic Reading Terminal Market, where you'll embark on an insider's tour and discover 3 food havens. Then, it's off to the renowned Di Bruno Bros for a gourmet experience like no other. As you stroll through the historic neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, your guide will share fascinating stories about the architecture and recommend must-visit restaurants. The tour concludes at a cozy bakery, where you'll savor a grand finale of sweet and salty delights. Whether you're a foodie or simply looking for a unique experience, this tour is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and out-of-town guests. Don't miss out on this delectable adventure!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-12 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Eclectic and decadent treats at local foodie destinations
  • Sweet treats and international flavors to satisfy cravings
  • Insider's tour of iconic Reading Terminal Market
  • Cheese tasting at Philadelphia's famous gourmet superstore
  • Grand sweet and salty ending at a cozy bakery
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

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Introduction

Welcome to the Locals' Favorites Food Tour, a tantalizing journey that will take you through the vibrant culinary scene of our city. During this 2.5 hour tour, you will discover eclectic and decadent treats at five of the city's most beloved family-owned businesses. Get ready to indulge in sweet treats, satisfy your salty cravings, and explore international flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with delight.

What to expect?

On the Locals' Favorites Food Tour, you can expect a delightful gastronomic adventure. Your experienced guide will start you off at the iconic Reading Terminal Market, giving you an insider's tour of the bustling market and introducing you to three food havens that are cherished by the locals. From there, you will visit Philadelphia's renowned gourmet superstore, Di Bruno Bros, where you can sample delectable cheeses and other culinary delights. As you stroll through the historic neighborhood of Rittenhouse Square, your guide will point out significant architecture and recommend hot restaurants for your "Must Visit" list. The tour culminates at a cozy bakery, where you will savor a grand finale of sweet and salty treats that will leave you craving for more. Whether you are a food enthusiast or simply looking for a unique culinary experience, this tour promises to be a feast for all your senses.

Who is this for?

The Locals' Favorites Food Tour is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and out-of-town guests alike. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion like a birthday or anniversary, or simply looking for a fun and delicious way to spend your time, this tour is sure to delight everyone. Food lovers, history buffs, and adventurous eaters will particularly enjoy this experience. It's an opportunity to connect with the local community, support family-owned businesses, and discover hidden gems that you won't find in guidebooks.

Why book this?

Embark on the Locals' Favorites Food Tour and unlock a world of flavors that only the locals know about. This tour offers a unique opportunity to taste the best of our city's culinary scene, guided by a passionate local expert who knows all the insider secrets. From the diverse selection of sweet treats to the savory delights that will satisfy your salty cravings, this tour will take you on a culinary journey that will leave you with unforgettable memories. By booking this tour, you not only get to indulge in delicious food but also support the local community. These family-owned businesses are the heart and soul of our city, and by patronizing them, you contribute to their continued success. So come along and discover the hidden gems, unique flavors, and warm hospitality that make this city's food scene truly special.

Good to know

During the Locals' Favorites Food Tour, you will be provided with bottled water to keep you refreshed throughout the journey. Additionally, a snack will be included to keep your energy levels up as you explore the city's culinary delights. Please note that the tour finishes about 12 blocks away from the starting location, which is a leisurely 20-minute walk. It's advisable to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Locals' Favorites Food Tour have raved about the incredible flavors, friendly guides, and the unique insight into the city's culinary scene. They were delighted by the diverse selection of sweet and savory treats, as well as the chance to support local family-owned businesses. Many reviewers mentioned that the tour was a highlight of their trip and highly recommended it to others. Overall, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with customers praising the tour for its excellent organization, knowledgeable guides, and mouthwatering food.

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  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

Reading Terminal Market

The first three food vendors are in the Reading Terminal Market. This is followed by a walk through center city's historic locale and onto a cheese tasting and a sweet dessert near Rittenhouse Square.

Admission Included

Di Bruno Bros.

cheese tasting

Reviews

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4.5 (23)

Trudy B

Great tour!! Matt was very knowledgeable about the city and took us to places that I wasn’t expecting. Very interesting. And the food was great!

Barbara_D

We had a great time with my parents (70s) and children (2yrs and 4 months) Our guide Steve was great and got us through the crowds on a busy weekend.

Paradise53903330805

Our tour guide, Steve, was very knowledgeable and pleasant. His knowledge of Philadelphia and the Reading Terminal Market’s history was expansive. Food tastings were good and wide-ranging (from corn dogs to falafel and whoopee pies). Orders were organized ahead of time, so there was very little waiting. Walking tour proceeded thru Wanamakers to DiBruno Bros location nearby for cheese history & tastings & another dessert treat. All in all, a different experience for a small group of adult couples. We went early and stayed late after the tour.

vickiea329

I have done city tours and food tours all over the US. This was without a doubt the worst tour I’ve experienced. The cost is not worth either the quality or amount of the food or the experience in general.

PharaohBlake

It was a great experience. Our tour guide was amazing, kind and knowledgeable. All the food really unique and delicious.

Meredith_S

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!

Christine_M

The food choices were absolutely delicious! Especially the cheese selections (I strongly recommend buying yourself a glass of wine when you get to this location, and also taking advantage of the shopping downstairs!) other standouts were the Mediterranean food samplings, the cheese curds, and the desserts. Steve, our outstanding tour guide, was informative and friendly all throughout the tour. we learned a lot about cheese and also architecture and history in Philadelphia. The store is probably not for people who are looking to try cheese steaks! My only suggestion would be to exit Reading Terminal Market Via the main street rather than the tunnel, due to some unappetizing aromas outside.

Debbie_T

Attended this tour with friends from out of town. Fun way to samples some great food while learning about Philly’s architecture and history.

810kirkh

“Decedent & gourmet” are fine to put in your tour name, so long as you acknowledge that you’ve created a customer expectation, which in our case was woefully undeserved. (Disclosure #1: I’ve been an architectural/history tour guide & we’ve taken many food tours throughout the US & Europe, so my expectations may be a bit higher, but no higher than I’d apply to myself in a similar tour guide type of role.) We started at the Reading Market with Matt & his assistant. - and Matt was a pleasant & enthusiastic guide. The Market was a great place to start, but it’s huge & crowded. They could have reconnoitered a little more; we saw (maybe) less than half the vendors, then were shepherded outside to the oppressive heat w/o any seating (couldn’t eat inside) had our 1st food offering: a MINI-corn dog (large cocktail wiener size) on a stick & couple of fried cheese curds. Are you seeing the disconnect between “gourmet” & corn dog, fried cheese . . . Then we went back in the Market to get a Middle Eastern offering: a stuffed grape leaf, falafel, hummus & few leaves of lettuce/dressing & totally uninspiring pita bread. (Disclosure #2: we live around Dearborn Mi, home to the largest Middle East population in the US, so we’re no strangers to great Middle East food, & good out-of-the brick oven pitas are heavenly.) The flat blah pitas you can get at a convenience store - that were part of the tour offering - not so much. Finally, before we left the market, a doughnut. Kind of the KrispyKreme variety, but not as good, like they pulled the doughnut out of the frying oil too soon & got an opaque sugary ring of chewy mush. I’m actually pretty ‘live & let live’ about food, but my wife & daughter are official doughnut snobs. My wife pitched hers after a couple bites, quietly complaining, I consumed mine w/a resigned shrug, thinking “maybe they just don’t ‘do’ doughnuts in Philadelphia”. She was still complaining a couple days later about the worst doughnut she ever had. Leaving the Market, we walked through the historic Wanamaker Bldg - now a Macy’s - to a very fancy steakhouse in a refurbished bank. No food, but an interesting ‘quickie peek’ at how the rich & famous wine & dine. Then on to a neighborhood grocery w/a closed restaurant on the 2nd floor, where Matt did a very interesting presentation on cheeses - easily the (singular) highlight of the tour. Note that I can’t cite names of proprietors, because this is the only food tour I’ve ever been on in which there was no handout: map, list of vendors, brief notes about the culinary offerings or food scene in Philadelphia, etc. From here, on to the final stop at a bakery (again, the name escapes me, & without any reference document . . .), but not w/o incident. Matt’s assistant held the group (seven, six of whom were female, most age 65+) at a busy street corner (no shade) for multiple light changes, while he gave the decidedly unabridged version of the story about the height of the city hall sculpture & the curse on sports teams attributable to the subsequent construction of a couple skyscrapers. This was a guide faux pax on several levels (don’t keep seniors who’ve been on their feet for a couple hours standing in intense sun getting buffeted by pedestrians while they listen to a drawn out version of a story in which they probably have limited interest). The tour ended at the bakery - again, can’t remember the name . . . w/a chocolate chip cookie, which was good. As non-Philadelphians, we were looking forward to a cheesesteak (depending on size, maybe one cut in half or thirds). No such luck. In fact, portions were noticeably smaller & in general, the volume of food was less than any tour I’ve ever been on. I had the feeling they were bolstering their profit margin by skimping on food, a strategy I’d expect from big corporate America, but not one that’s going to get you endorsements from your customers, and a Philadelphia food tour w/o ANY cheesesteak . . . Come on man! In summary, given that there are several food tours available, there HAVE to to options that are better than this one.

connorsA2241WN

Matt was awesome! As people who live near Philly is was super fun getting to try new food we normally would not have. Matt made sure everyone was socially distant and upheld covid standards Philly set in place, making it a safe fun time for everyone.
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2024-05-21 06:48
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