Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of Philadelphia’s oldest public market.
This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market.
Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with 80+ vendors. As you peruse the market, your guide shares fascinating stories from the area’s vibrant past. You’ll witness cooking styles passed down through generations and browse local delights from time-honored treats to creative modern fare before departing this fun, educational experience with an Amish-inspired treat.
Philly-themed starting snack and a sweet Amish-inspired take-home treat
Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.
Guide Mathew is a passionate and knowledgeable food tour guide in Philadelphia. His deep love for the city’s culinary scene shines through in every tour he leads. Guide Mathew expertly curates tours featuring hidden gems and iconic restaurants, offering an unforgettable experience for his guests. His engaging storytelling and friendly demeanor ensure a warm welcome and an immersive journey through Philadelphia. Join Mathew to explore the best flavors and stories this incredible city has to offer.
Flexible booking: Cancel or reschedule this event's reservation for free up to 48 hours before the event.This experience is not refundable as it includes a meal kit.
Experience the colorful sights, bustling sounds and alluring smells of Philadelphia’s oldest public market.
This immersive food tour invites you to discover the rich history of Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market.
Begin with a famous local snack before venturing into the lively aisles packed with 80+ vendors. As you peruse the market, your guide shares fascinating stories from the area’s vibrant past. You’ll witness cooking styles passed down through generations and browse local delights from time-honored treats to creative modern fare before departing this fun, educational experience with an Amish-inspired treat.
Philly-themed starting snack and a sweet Amish-inspired take-home treat
Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.
Matthew was outstanding! We loved his knowledge and passion for the market. I would encourage anyone young or older to take advantage of the tour. This tour is even good for those of us who have lived in and around Philly for many years.
Angela
15 Jun 2025
This tour was great! I am a local and I brought my parents. They loved hearing about the history and the unique food. Our tour guide, Kaitlin, was perfect! The tour only being 45 minutes was perfect for my parents. And after having the overview of the tour we were able to pick a few things we wanted to have for lunch after the tour. It was a really great day and one that I know my parents will remember for a long time.
Bethanie
11 Jun 2025
I have lived in Philly for over 10 years and learned a lot from Matthew! He was very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Would recommend!
Mariella
07 Jun 2025
Tootsie was an incredible guide through the Market. Not only did we receive a thorough and entertaining tour, we also got to see the rich history of the Market at every turn. I would highly recommend!
LIsa
25 Mar 2025
Our experience was exceptional. Matthew was superb as a guide and a leader in the market We are both high school teachers so we understand instruction and difficult people. Matthew has the right personality for the job. He was friendly and fun while also being informative. I have already recommended his tour to several others.
John
14 Feb 2025
We had a great time and learned a lot! We both were born in raised in the Philly area and had been to Reading Terminal before. There is so much you don't know and wouldn't know unless you are guided around. Matthew was extremely welcoming and knowledgeable! Highly recommend!
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Cassidy K.
10 Jun 2024
My husband and I had a great time on this food tour. The food was good and I appreciated that we went to authentic and not "touristy" places. The tour had a good balance of historical information and just walking seeing the sights and eating the food. Adam was great at this! It was also a pretty hot day and Adam did a good job at trying to keep us inside or in the shade and having water available. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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