Philadelphia, PA - Visitors to Philadelphia can choose from various options to explore the region, including air, automotive, audio, culinary, self-guided, and water-based varieties. And sightseeing fun doesn't stop when the sun goes down. But this town is known for its food, and below is a list of some of the city's best Food Tours:
- City Food Tours – Visitors eat like locals—and receive some general city background—in food-driven neighborhood walks that work exceptionally well for first-time visitors. These themed crawls include the basics—Flavors of Philadelphia—plus the Decadent Gourmet Tour, Ethnic Eats of South Philly, Prohibition Cocktails, and Philly Pizza Highlights of East Passyunk. (877) 413-7224, cityfoodtours.com
- Philly Food Adventures Foodie Tours – Award-winning food writer and blogger Jamie Shanker welcomes groups of four to 20 for her 2.5-hour jaunts around Chinatown. The tour begins with a quick history lesson beneath the neighborhood's arch before moving eaters to five independent finds (including markets) for bao buns, soup dumplings, salt-baked squid, bubble tea, and whatever they crave that day. phillyfoodadventures.com
- Streets of Philly Food Tours – Chef Jacquie serves as a personable culinary guide to her neighborhood during this tour. Daily behind-the-scenes trips through the Italian Market include hearty tastes of meatballs and gravy at Villa di Roma and samples at other stalwart Italian and Mexican food vendors along South 9th Street. She hosts a four-course progressive dinner along East Passyunk Avenue on Monday through Thursday evenings. (610) 506-6120, streatsofphillyfoodtours.com/
- Tastings & Tours' Winery & Brewery Tours – Those who appreciate a good drink can enjoy a carefree day at some of the area's most beautiful wineries, breweries, brewpubs, and distilleries, all while taking in some stunning scenery. The guided, all-inclusive, private tastings are offered in Bucks County and beyond. (484) 695-6465, sjwineandbrewtours.com
The Philly Taco, South Street Sushi, The Lorenzo's, and Jim's Challenge - Are you searching for the ultimate Philadelphia Franken foods? Look no further; it's The Philly Taco—a combination of a Philly cheesesteak and a slice of pizza. The combo begins on South Street, where foodies of all kinds head over to both Jim's Steaks and Lorenzo's Pizza for their steaks and pizza. Just wrap your Jim's steak in your Lorenzo slice, and you just made The Philly Taco or South Street Sushi.
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