Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

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Underground Donut Tour Philadelphias First Donut Tour
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Satisfy your sweet tooth on a 2-hour underground donut tour of Philadelphia. The sugary culinary walking experience is perfect for families and foodies alike. Stop at four of the city’s top spots for fried dough, including Federal Donuts and Beiler’s Donuts. The tour is also a great opportunity to orient yourself to the city, with stops in South Street and Reading Terminal Market.
  • Enjoy various donuts during the tour
  • Take a fun offbeat tour in Philadelphia
  • Visit four different locally famous bakeries
  • Walk through important areas of town

What's Included

  • Food Tasting

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Federal Donuts & Chicken East Market
      21 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

      The first stop on the donut tour is Federal Donuts at 21 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Keep a look out for one of our guides. They will most likely be wearing an Underground Donut Tour t-shirt or sweatshirt.

    End point

    • Beiler's Donuts
      51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

      The tour on Friday and Saturday ends at Beilers Donuts at Reading Market. We'll sample donuts here, but there are a number of other food stalls/vendors if you want to grab lunch or go shopping afterward.

    What To Expect

    Federal Donuts & Chicken East Market

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Center City

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Mochinut

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Reading Terminal Market

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Beilers Doughnuts

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    El Merkury at the Market

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    Cherry lime donuts - who knew?
    Andrea_S, Jul 2023
    My friend and I had a great time on the donut tour. Our guide was wonderful - I didn't get the spelling of his name but it started with T (Tiogi?). We had a lot of fun walking to each location and learning more about Philadelphia and the various donut shops. So many different flavors! Loved the donut tour pins we were all given. Would definitely recommend this tour.
    Response from Host, Aug 2023
    Wow! Thank you for the great review! . We are so happy you and your friend enjoyed our Philly tour as we aim to please. Thiago had a good time too- he says hi by the way. We hope to see you soon on another Underground Donut Tour in any of our cities.
    Must Do While in Philly
    Ruthanne_S, Mar 2023
    Fun and tasty! Three great stops with traditional and modern takes on donut flavours. If you are in Philly, this is a fun must do. Our guide was great! Knowledgeable, friendly and warm.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    We are so glad you picked us out of all the things to do in the city of Brotherly Love. We hope to host you again!
    Come hungry, leave happy and donut-filled
    Nancy_G, Feb 2023
    I had an excellent tour! It was just me and the tour guide and together we walked around Philly. I learned all about the history of various donut shops and got to taste so many donuts. Seriously, so many donuts. I'm still eating them a day later. Should you take this tour make sure to come hungry! Definitely got my money's worth and it was an awesome look at the city exploring the most delicious snack. Highly recommended!
    Response from Host, Mar 2023
    We love hearing from our AWESOME guests! Come back, we have more donuts!
    Fun and different
    Melissa_M, Dec 2022
    The tour guides were energetic and informative. It was a fun and different event. Walking in between the stop helped digest the yummy treats.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    We are so glad you enjoyed your time with us in Philly. We hope to WOW you in another city to earn that final star!
    Amazing tour guide, very...
    Heran_T, Oct 2022
    Amazing tour guide, very personable. He gave us some interesting historic facts about Philly. Donuts were great!
    Response from Host, Nov 2022
    YOU were great! Thanks for hanging with us!
    Have Friends, So You Can Give Them Donuts
    Ethan_G, Oct 2022
    So… many… donuts! The tour guide was excellent, and the donuts were delicious. I don’t have any dietary restrictions, but one of the people in my group was vegan, and one of the donut shops we visited made vegan donuts. By the time we were done, I had a few donuts I could take home.
    Response from Host, Nov 2022
    Thanks for hanging with us in Philly, we hope to host you again!
    Great experience
    Marlena_K, Sep 2022
    The tour guide was amazing and the donuts were unique and delightful. The walk was just enough to see the city and enjoy the tour.
    Response from Host, Sep 2022
    We love hearing from our AWESOME guests! Come back!
    A taste of the old and the new
    Kerry_A, Jul 2022
    This was a really fun experience. Great way to see the city and enjoy sweet treats. I enjoyed a little bit of history that was given around each donut shop and about the city as well. It was most definitely a memorable time.
    Response from Host, Aug 2022
    We are so glad you enjoyed yourself with us in the city of brotherly love! We would love to host you again, in Philly or any of our participating cities!
    Tips for improving
    Liz_L, Jul 2022
    3 tips: (1) too much filler/ extra walking for no reason other than to fill 2 hours. (2) tour guide needs to bring paper plates. Eating on dingy napkins is just jenky. (3) don’t make strangers cut and share donuts. This is not a school trip. Buy enough for everyone AND let them select their own. Otherwise the people at the end of the line don’t get any choice- they are stuck with what the leader selected and no one else wanted. Having to cut and share donuts just reeks of cheapness. This tour costs enough that they can afford everyone to pick their own donuts and not share.
    Response from Host, Aug 2022
    Thank you for your feedback. As a small business, we depend on your reviews to continue to better the guest experience. We have contacted you privately.
    Really good experience!...
    Mana_B, Jul 2022
    Really good experience! Informative walking tour about donuts and history. Definitely gave me a sense of Philly and where to adventure to later.
    Response from Host, Aug 2022
    Thank you so much for hanging with us in Philly! We would love to host you again!
    Great for families
    Arsevi Zeynep S, Mar 2019
    This tour seems mostly to be Neil's creation, and it's hard not to respect his enthusiasm. I think he's still getting the hang of it, and some of his facts are better than others, suffice it to say. The donut portions are generous, that said. And if you're traveling with kids, they'll eat up the "certified donut afficionado" thing, too. Overall, great and extremely personable tour guide and tasty donuts. Don't hesitate.
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