Chow Down on a Cheesesteak on These Top Philly Food Tours

It’s best to begin with the classics. No trip to Philadelphia is complete without trying a cheesesteak (or several)—and try several you certainly will on this Segway tour. Not only will you be able to sample five of the city’s top cheesesteak slingers, but you’ll also zip through popular Philly areas like South Street and Chinatown as you go.

Located along 9th Street in South Philadelphia, the Italian Market has been a popular open market (featuring gourmet cheese shops, Italian restaurants, bakeries, and more) for over 100 years. These days, it’s also home to a thriving Mexican community. Soak up this vibrant district’s sights, smells, and tastes on a chef-led Italian Market tour.

Okay, so there’s more to the City of Brotherly Love than cheesesteaks—though you’ll sample at least one signature sandwich on this tour of Philly’s culinary highlights. Follow your guide to Reading Terminal Market (one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the country) for eclectic bites before dropping by one of the city’s hip coffee shops and finishing at Sansom Street, a newer foodie hot spot.

While Center City offers all sorts of culinary delights, it’s worth making a diversion to South Philadelphia’s East Passyunk Avenue. This thoroughfare is renowned as one of the country’s top restaurant rows, thanks to its range of top-rated eateries, neighborhood bars, and iconic cheesesteak shops—and you’ll visit many of its highlights on this small-group walking tour.

Philadelphia doesn’t just offer a world-class restaurant scene—it’s also one of the best cities in the country for beer lovers, thanks to its many breweries, cool taprooms, and local-legend bars. On this Philadelphia brewery tour, you'll visit four local breweries, and will enjoy tasters of up to 15 different beers, all in one afternoon.

For another perspective on South Philly’s Italian Market, explore its culinary treasures—and discover the local-frequented spots that many visitors overlook—on this chef-led tour. From a traditional pizzeria to a destination-worthy cheese shop—and even a tortilla maker—you’ll indulge in delicious bites all while learning about the area’s unique history.

Visiting Philadelphia for the first time, or have just a brief stay planned? In the space of 2.5 hours, you’ll head to five different Philly eateries to try iconic local dishes like tomato pie and soft pretzels before finishing up at the legendary Reading Terminal Market for not one, but two different desserts. Now that’s a whirlwind tour.

Since it first opened in 2011, Federal Donuts has made a name for itself as one of the city’s best donut shops—but it’s certainly not the only one in town. On this underground donut tour, you’ll enjoy some old-fashioned favorites, sample vegan donuts, and head to Reading Terminal Market to scope out its sweet tooth-baiting treats.

For a top-notch meal in Philadelphia, sometimes it’s worth dining in—especially when you head to a local chef’s home for dinner. You’ll be welcomed with wine and cheese—and even a piano recital—by your host before enjoying a traditional French menu.

Sure, there are many special dining experiences to be had in Philadelphia, but few quite compare with this Delaware River dinner cruise. In the evening, make your way to Penn’s Landing, hop aboard your vessel, and pair your gourmet meal with top-notch views of the Philly skyline.