Top Philadelphia Cooking Classes

This dinner cruise on the Delaware River features a delicious buffet meal, an amazing DJ, and dancing. Enjoy the view of the Philadelphia skyline or head to the dance floor. Bring that special someone or a group of friends for three hours of fun on the water.

Philadelphia is a terrific foodie city, but, for visitors, it can be tricky to know where to find the best places to eat. This walking tour removes the guesswork. In a small group of no more than 12, you'll eat your way through the city, from Reading Terminal Market to Sansom Street, and experience the best of the Philly food scene.

See a perspective on Philadelphia that many visitors miss—and enjoy an indulgent meal simultaneously—on this lunchtime cruise of the Delaware River. Board the Spirit at Penn’s Landing and settle in for a relaxed sightseeing tour. Admire the city’s skyline, learn about its key landmarks from the tour’s live narration, and help yourself from the wide-ranging buffet lunch offerings. Bottomless non-alcoholic beverages and DJ entertainment are also included.

Located on 9th Street in South Philadelphia, the century-old Italian Market is home to dozens of Italian restaurants and delis, as well as newer eateries that serve its Mexican and Vietnamese communities. Taste the best of the area, learn its history, and soak up its ambiance on this small-group walking and tasting tour. You’ll enjoy enough bites to add up to a generous meal, from tacos and bahn mi to cannoli and more.

Love specialty coffee? Learn the ins and outs of how to pull a perfect espresso shot—and then try your hand at latte art—during this hands-on, small-group class. In the afternoon, make your own way to the roastery and training lab, where you’ll have the chance to try out professional coffee machines. Led by your barista instructor, you’ll learn essential skills for making delicious espresso drinks.

Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the country for craft beer and artisanal spirits fans, and on this tour you’ll get to visit some of the area’s most accomplished producers (and do plenty of tasting). Meet your guide in Center City, and travel via comfortable beer-themed van to three different breweries and distilleries. Along the way enjoy generous samples, go on behind-the-scenes tours and enjoy a paired pretzel snack.

Dive into the world of Specialty Coffee in this in-person activity! Led by our instructor who will demonstrate the process of a coffee cupping, where you will taste and learn about different coffees from around the world. Guests will have the chance to attend a coffee tasting in a professional coffee lab setting, with all the tools and instruments necessary for a coffee cupping. Learn about different coffee varieties, roasting profiles, the history of coffee, and the best part: find out which type of coffees you might enjoy the most! This is an opportunity like no other. Join us in this coffee adventure as we taste delicious coffees, ask questions, discuss, and learn together as a group.

Up your coffee game—and learn from an expert coffee trainer how to produce the best cup of joe for your home or office setup—during this small-group, hands-on class and tasting session. In the afternoon, head to the training facility in Center City Philadelphia, and get ready to learn. You’ll try a range of different coffee brewers, and will learn insider tips, to transform your coffee-drinking experience.

Guests will be able to participate on a hands-on level. We will show all the necessary and important steps throughout the coffee roasting process. Afterwards we will taste the coffees together and discuss the results as a group. The classes are always very fun and you will take something new (and coffee beans!) home with you. This class will be held at the Vamo Coffee roastery and training lab. Equipped with professional coffee machines, tools, and brewing devices. The studio is in center city Philadelphia, it is very accessible and close to other popular attractions and food establishments.