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, becoming familiar with the layout, and hearing about many of the merchants that make up the Market. You’ll see the numerous bakeries, produce grocers, butchers, gourmet vendors, and other shops during the tour.
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 well-known Philadelphia treat, this 45-minute exploration will stimulate your palate and enlighten you about the Market’s lively history. Our knowledgeable guide will navigate you through the crowded lanes of the Market, highlighting notable sites, and reciting tales of the Market’s history.

Join us for an enjoyable and educational walk around the market, with the option to take home a delicious souvenir. Pre-booking is mandatory; spontaneous visitors may not be guaranteed a spot.

Tips to our Tour Guides are accepted and greatly valued. The amount is discretionary, but a typical tip for service staff is around 20%.

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.

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Samantha_m
Aug 9, 2024
Great experience! - This helped me get my bearings in the market and perfect amount of snacks for the time (~45 mins.). I was able to go back later on my own and had a better sense of what I wanted to get on the follow-up visit.
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Diane_m
Aug 9, 2024
Great way to experience the market - This is a great way to get an overview and history of the market with a couple of treats mixed in. Highly recommend.
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Michael_l
Mar 4, 2024
Great Philly tour - Matt was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and knew the merchants in the market. I would recommend d this your to anyone who would like to know the history of the market and eat delicious food
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Natashawy4084yz
Nov 28, 2023
Reading Terminal Market food tour a must! - I did the tour with a group of work colleagues and our guide was Michael. He had lots of little interesting tid bits of information about the history of the Market and the food there. You can of course go to the market yourself and go around the stalls and buy/try things. However, some of the very popular items like Dinic’s pork/beef sandwiches (melt in your mouth meat), had a queue around the corner of you hadn’t pre-ordered! So doing the tour saves you time and disappointment too. We also had a little room that we were able to sit down and eat in with our big sandwiches. That was easier than walking around trying to eat amongst the lanes. After the tour officially finished you can ask all about any other food outlets and recommendations. Then go visit some more. Great food and great guide. Enjoy!
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