Philly Food Tours
Don’t just see the city…TASTE it!
There’s more to Philly than its rich history. City Food Tours takes you beyond the Liberty Bell by offering a new and unique way to experience the city! Go behind the scenes and get intimate with your favorite foods. Featuring only the highest-quality, handmade and imported delicacies, we provide an exclusive, unforgettable experience with renowned chefs and food experts. Guests can’t wait to share their new-found knowledge of fine foods with family and friends.
- Want to experience more than pretzels and cheesesteaks?
- Want to know where to get the best food in the city?
- Want to give out-of-town guests a taste of Philly without standing in line to see Independence Hall?
- Want your guide to be wearing something other than a powdered wig and stockings?
Then our tours are for you!
Gift Certificates Available
Save 15% on All Gift Certificates Through November 30th!
Our Food Adventures make great gifts for family, friends, co-workers and employees!
Get your Christmas shopping done early this year. Our Food Adventures make a unique gift for the person who has everything. Choose from any of our popular experiences or create a custom package that's sure to land them in foodie heaven!
Call us TODAY at 215.360.1996 to order your Gift Certificates!
Our experiences come highly recommended.
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Recipes For Memorable Holiday Parties
Include Us In Your Holiday Party Planning
Looking To Spice Up Your Annual Event?
Add a special ingredient to your upcoming holiday event with a City Food Tours Artisanal Food Specialist. Instead of a standard cheese or dessert display, imagine a decadent spread staffed with a friendly and entertaining food expert to share fun facts with guests as they select from a variety of hand-made treats. It's the perfect chance for your guests to ask questions about fine foods and satisfy their inner foodie!
Even if many of your arrangements are already set, it's never too late to add City Food Tours to your plans. We work directly with your caterer so arrangements are hassle-free and easy!
Call 215.360.1996 to start planning!
Looking For Something Truly Unique?
Are you:
- looking for something unique and highly social that's more cost effective than a traditional holiday party?
- tired of the same old dinner in an impersonal ballroom with the same mediocre buffet?
- left feeling like every party's like the one before?
Then our Gourmet Dining Adventures are exactly what you are looking for!
We'll create an afternoon or evening for you and your guests to remember! With more than a dozen delicious, food-focused experiences, here's just one example:
- Begin with a Tapas and Sangria Tasting including three fantastic dishes paired with refreshing Sangria. Served in the private dining room of Valanni Restaurant, one of the city's most popular Spanish-inspired restaurants, you'll be entertained as we explore the tradition of Tapas and Sangria in Spain.
- We will then escort you to Solefood to enjoy a sumptuous dinner of assorted delicious dishes served family style.
- For dessert, we'll head to La Bourse, the beautiful lounge in the Sofitel, where each guest will be treated to a sinful selection of 4 individual French pastries. A pastry chef will share the tradition of French pastry arts and let you in on the secrets behind how they are made.
We have many other tasting experiences and meal locations to choose from,
so call 215.360.1996 today to plan your perfect event.
Book your event by November 15th and receive a 15% discount!
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Featured Tours and Events
Center City Food Lovers Adventure
Treat your tastebuds to a culinary adventure with our most popular 2.5-hour Gourmet Tasting Experience in the heart of Philadelphia! This fun and entertaining encounter is great for locals and visitors alike!
In just a few blocks, you'll sample 3 of the city's best artisanal and hand-crafted foods that include:
- Farmstead Cheeses
- Decadent hand-made chocolates
- Exotic loose-leaf teas (Tea is replaced with Estate Coffees on Saturday and Gelato on Sunday.)
In addition to discovering hidden gems in the city, you'll get the inside scoop about the foods you taste, have exclusive access to owners and chefs, and walk away with some valuable tips about what to look for in truly great food.
Not only are we sure that you'll have fun, but you'll also discover enough about these foods to impress your friends and discover new favorites.
Perfect for individuals, couples, families and out-of-town guests! Great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, and dates!
With more than 2 hours of indulging and less than 20 minutes of walking, this event is perfect for people of all ages and abilities.
This is a tasting adventure, not a full meal.
Schedule and Pricing:
Wed-Fri: 10:00am; Sat: 10:00am & 3:00pm; Sunday: 3:00pm
$29/person (gratuity not included)
Check availability and buy tickets online at Zerve
Evening Wine, Chocolate & Tea Experience
Join us for a 2.5-hour fun-filled tasting adventure in Center City that’s sure to tantalize your tastebuds and leave you feeling warm and happy inside. This entertaining experience will introduce you to three of the citys hidden gems.
With more than 2 hours indoors enjoying some tasty treats and less than 20 minutes of total walking, this culinary adventure begins with a made-to-order panini at the first location and gets better from there!
Tastings include:
- A variety of exotic loose-leaf teas at Tbar--arguably the city’s hottest tea salon
- Decadent chocolates at the European-inspired setting of Naked Chocolate Café
- A tasting of 3 fine wines in the beautiful Tavern 17
In addition to the light meal and tastings at 3 of Philadelphia’s best specialty food shops and restaurants, your evening includes:
- The inside scoop on how artisanal foods are made
- Exclusive access to proprietors and chefs
- Informative tips about what to look for in truly great food.
Not only are we sure that you'll have fun, but you'll also learn enough about these foods to impress your friends and overcome your fear of trying new and delicious delicacies!
Perfect for individuals, couples, families and out-of-town guests! Great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, dates, and nights out!
With the limited walking, this encounter is ideal for people of all abilities.
Schedule and Pricing:
Wed-Fri: 6:00pm-8:30pm
$45/person (gratuity not included)
Check availability and buy tickets online at Zerve
Artisanal Beer, Cheese, and Prosciutto Tasting
This indulgent encounter features Artisanal Beer, Cheese, and Prosciutto Tastings in the heart of Old City Philadelphia! This event is perfect for everyone who is tired of the same old happy hours and boring dinners.
During this entertaining and delicious 2-hour adventure, a fun and knowledgeable food expert will introduce you to a wonderful, boutique cheese shop and one of the city's best microbreweries.
This experience includes:
- A tasting of 8 superior craft beers representing a vast range of styles
- A selection of decadent imported cheeses
- A sampling of the finest prosciutto and tangy chorizo sausages
Not only will you taste amazing food, but we'll share the secrets behind how these favorites are made, give you the chance to meet the owners, and learn what to look for in truly great food.
This adventure ends in one of the city's premier microbreweries, so feel free to stick around and enjoy some appetizers, drinks, or even dinner. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a pint of your new favorite beer!
Perfect for individuals, couples, families and out-of-town guests! Great for Birthdays, Anniversaries, dates, and kicking off a night out on the town!
With less than 15 minutes of walking, this event is relaxing and enjoyable for guests of any ability.
Schedule and Pricing:
1st, 3rd, & 5th Saturday of every month: 3:30pm
$39/person (gratuity not included)
Chech Availability and Buy Tickets Online at Zerve
City Food Tours in the Spotlight!
FOX 29 Features Our July 4th Red, White, & Blue Tour
On the morning of Independence Day, City Food Tours' 4th of July Red, White, & Blue Food Tour was featured on Fox 29's morning program--Good Day. Eric introduced Sheinelle Jones to all the foods to be experienced on this special 2 1/2-hour tasting adventure. We had a great time in the studio and would like to thank the entire crew at FOX 29 for the invitation!
Unable to join us for the tour? The tour was such a success, that we will definitely be offering it again next year!
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City Food Tours takes Tamala Edwards on a 'taste' of Philly
City Food Tours had the delightful pleasure to host Action News Anchor and Feature Reporter Tamala Edwards and her husband, Rocco Lugrine, Georges Perrier's right-hand man when world class desserts of Le Bec Fin and Brasserie Perrier come to mind.
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Channel 6's Sizzlin' Summer Guide features City Food Tours!
Just one week later, City Food Tours was featured on Channel 6's Sizzlin' Summer Guide, a 30-minute special which aired over Memorial Day weekend!
City Food Tours would like to thank the entire Channel 6 Action News Team and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation!
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City Food Tours in the Community
Supporting Organizations That Make Philly A Better Place to Live!
In just the past few months, City Food Tours has supported local organizations that help make Phiadelphia the amazing city that it is. We have donated our services organizing fundraisers and donating silent auction items to help raise funds for many worthy causes. Among the philanthropic organizations that we have supported are the Coalition Against Hunger, MANNA, and organization delivering meals to people at home with life-threatening illnesses, the Hepititis B Foundation, and The Saphire Fund. We have also supported cultural organizations such as The Pig Iron Theater and the Please Touch Museum.
MANNA
Some Philly Food Tour Highlights...
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