Reading Terminal Market: Historic Philadelphia Food Tour

Experience the rich history and mouth-watering flavors of Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market on this 45-minute food tour. Discover the skilled cooking styles, diverse merchants, and must-see spots while tantalizing your taste buds. Book now!

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reading Terminal Market - Come taste the Market’s history, hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses, see their products, and be the first to learn about new offerings. Our small group tours are designed to deliver the Reading Terminal Market experience. The tour includes hearing about the Market’s history and evolution,…
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity for Guide
Additional Information

The Reading Terminal Market is an essential stop for anyone visiting Philadelphia. Built for locals, tourists, students, and Market enthusiasts, join us in exploring the rich past of the Market, observing the culinary finesse inherited from previous generations, and experiencing the varied and appetizing aromas from the over 80 traders.
Beginning with a…

Location
Reading Terminal Market
Arch Street
The tour meets near the mailboxes in the back corner of the Market between Herbiary and the PA General Store. It is closest to the entrance on Arch Street. The restrooms are nearby, but look for the green "Meeting Point" sign near the mailboxes. 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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Amanda_m
Feb 8, 2026
Fun Reading Terminal Tour - Adam was a great tour guide. He knew so much history and background of the Reading Terminal. He gave us great tips and suggestions on why he enjoys the wonderful food offered. We had a very nice time talking with him!
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Robert_n
Jan 29, 2026
Awesome Insights - There's more to the Market than meets the eye! Matt explained its history to us, showed how it's family-oriented, and pointed out how several vendors sell meats and produce to other vendors. He also pointed out his personal-favorite products! Highly recommended.
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Arun
Nov 27, 2025
Such a fun overview of an amazing market in the heart of Philadelphia - We really enjoyed this tour with Tootsie! She knows everything and everyone because she used to be a vendor at the market for 30 years! Tootsie was friendly and funny! We learned about the history of the market and about certain specific vendors. Also the tour included a couple of delicious treats. After the tour was over, we explored the market some more and had some food. The tour definitely enhanced our experience of the market. We love making real human connections when we travel.
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Jrodenhausen
Nov 2, 2025
Great Food and good shops of all Kinds - Great to spend a full day walking , smelling and tasting. So many different kinds of shops, food from breakfast to snacks to full time dinner. The best places have long libes like Chicken Waffles, Ice Cream stops and everything Philadelphia. Everyone is very friendly and just a great time to walk and see all.
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E1139atsusank
Sep 13, 2025
Highly recommend! - I arranged this tour for a group. Matt was very easy to work with (he even accommodated my last minute changes). Tootsie did our tour of Reading Terminal Market. She knew everything there was to know about the market. After our tour, Matt met up with us and we did a scavenger hunt. It was a fun way to end our tour.
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Sara_k
May 26, 2025
Good intro to a delicious landmark - 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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Dana_n
May 14, 2025
Short, helpful and Informative - It was a productive and fun way to spend 45 minutes. Before taking the tour I always felt overwhelmed upon entering the market. I never did more than step inside and upon witnessing the hustle and bustle step back out. The market seemed crowded, enormous and overwhelming. The tour covered the history of the market, the composition and types of shops, lots of fun fact and a couple of local snacks. I learned that the lines move quickly and the vendors are friendly! I no longer feel intimidated but instead comfortable.
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Loriipa
May 13, 2025
Don’t Miss This Tour!! - Matt was great! Lots of energy, lots of enthusiasm, introduced us to the owners of several stalls at the market. Very knowledgeable about the history of Reading Terminal. Showed us many food spots we had missed in previous visits to this market. I live in Philly and I highly recommend.
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Chris_o
Sep 22, 2024
Tour of Reading Market - We enjoyed our tour of the Reading Market. Adam was kind and shared his knowledge of the market to help make our experience memorable. Thanks Adam.
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Pete
Jun 16, 2025
Would not recommend this company to anyone. No excuses for such poor service. - The tour guide did not turn up. I waited for over half an hour and I was at the meeting place 15 minutes early. Very unprofessional.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).