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Africatown Flavors: Philly's Culinary Journey
4.9
16 Ratings
Philadelphia
Discover Africatown’s culinary gems on a guided tour. Savor diverse flavors, meet passionate chefs, and explore vibrant local shops in Southwest Philly.
Discover Africatown’s culinary gems on a guided tour. Savor diverse flavors, meet passionate chefs, and explore vibrant local shops in Southwest Philly.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Woodland Avenue - The tour will proceed along Woodland Ave, pausing at different vendors and eateries to engage with proprietors and enjoy delightful cuisine.
- Woodland Avenue - The tour will proceed along Woodland Ave, pausing at different vendors and eateries to engage with proprietors and enjoy delightful cuisine.
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Stops into local shops
- A guided stroll through the heart of Africatown
- Snacks
- Local English-speaking guide
- Stops into local shops
- A guided stroll through the heart of Africatown
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Souvenirs
- Guide gratuity
- Souvenirs
- Guide gratuity
Additional Information
Discover the lively food scene of Philadelphia’s Africatown community with a guided walking tour. Savor four delicious samples, showcasing the tastes of West African, Jamaican, Southern American, and Italian cuisines. Engage with local chefs and shop owners, learning about their personal stories and the rich heritage of Southwest Philly. This two-hour…
Discover the lively food scene of Philadelphia’s Africatown community with a guided walking tour. Savor four delicious samples, showcasing the tastes of West African, Jamaican, Southern American, and Italian cuisines. Engage with local chefs and shop owners, learning about their personal stories and the rich heritage of Southwest Philly. This two-hour tour not only delights your palate but also supports local businesses and fosters cultural appreciation in this diverse neighborhood.
- Relish four distinct tastings that highlight Africatown’s varied culinary influences.
- Connect with local chefs and discover their impact on the community.
- Explore independent shops that embody the essence of this vibrant area.
- Limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience with an expert guide.
Location
Simply Good Food
Woodland Avenue
We meet in front of Simply Good Food at the corner of 58th and Woodland Ave.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Nakkiatt
Dec 3, 2025
Africatown Food tour should be a must on your to do list in Philadelphia - I got the opportunity to take my 10month baby and my 19yo little sister for the tour! And let me just say that it was the best food tour ever. I mean the food was excellent, the host and tour guide was just so cheerful and the group was just so welcoming. It was full of fun moment, my daughter enjoyed the walk and the attention!!!! Can't wait for more next summer
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894mariamet
Dec 3, 2025
Fantastic trip to a wonderful Community - It was amazing to see how much Main Street on Woodland Avenue has changed. The area has become very attractive. The Africatown Food Tour was very well organized, and the selection of restaurants was excellent. The food was delicious, and I encourage anyone who hasn’t had the chance to experience it to go ahead and do so.
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F9415xwmatthews
Dec 2, 2025
Fantastic Tour - Great tour full of interesting facts about the neighborhood. The food was fantastic and It was great meeting the chefs and reataurant owners.
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Binhn398
Nov 24, 2025
Informative and tasty! - Such an informative tour! I took it through my role at Visit Philly and am sharing my own, unbiased view. I loved learning more about this neighborhood and community. There were so many delicious bites, and you could tell each business owner put a lot of heart and soul into their place. Highly recommend.
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L4132wwld
Nov 21, 2025
Great tour, must-try food!! - I went on this tour two times now and it keeps getting better each time. The food stops are a must-try and the restaurants owners could not have been more welcoming! Tour guide is very informative and friendly. Would recommend!
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292enr
Nov 19, 2025
Great food, informative tour guide, wonderful experience! - This was my 2nd time taking the Africatown tour, I had the best experience! Loved the food, the excellent history lesson of the neighborhood, and getting to meet some of the chefs at the local restaurants. We even got to walk into other local businesses to meet the owners and learn more about their history/culture, wonderful experience.
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Beccar700
Nov 18, 2025
Delicious Food and a Great Time! - I went last week on the Africatown Food Tour and it was a phenomenal experience that I would recommend to any visitors, Philly natives, or foodies! I thought that the price was perfect for the amount of food you got on the tour, plus all of the great information we learned from our guide Kou. The tour lasted about two hours, and it was the perfect amount of walking and eating. It was great to speak with the chefs about their cuisine and why they chose to make each dish. The chef and tour staff were incredibly welcoming and knowledgable. As someone who has lived in Philadelphia her whole life, I am happy to say I found some new favorite spots!
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Scheimann
Oct 29, 2025
Excellent introduction to Africatown! - Kuo, our guide, was a wonderful ambassador for the area. She knows the area and is a real booster for the businesses there. She was very personable.
The food was interesting and delicious. Especially loved the oxtail at Jam Rock
I appreciated the impromptu stop at the grocery store, esp with someone who knows so much about the items there, many of which I did know.
Will definitely recommend this tour!
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924deirdred
Oct 27, 2025
Africa Town Philly - A wonderful experience and a part of town I would never normally see. Our guide was charming, told us the history of the neighborhood and introduced us to the owners of some of the restaurants . I think my favorite place was JamRock. Omar made the most delicious oxtail I’ve ever had, serving it on a bed of cabbage and plantains. Delicious! I’ll be back! Loved this tour. I need to do more!
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Barbarakg3418rr
Dec 3, 2025
Enjoyable - 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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