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Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market Food Tour 1.5 hr

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  • Philadelphia
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Taste six merchants’ specialties, including off-menu finds, on a 90-minute Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market tour with a full meal.

About this tour

Step inside Reading Terminal Market for a Philadelphia food tour that pairs a generous meal with the stories behind one of the city’s best-known destinations. With an official guide, skip the lines and sample specialties from six merchants, including hidden, off-menu bites you might not discover on your own.

Over 90 minutes, enjoy snacks, shared entrées, dessert, and a beverage as you move between market stalls. Along the way, hear about the market’s history, its family-owned businesses, and the traditions that continue to shape it. Merchant stories and behind-the-scenes details add context to every taste, making this Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market food tour a relaxed way to get acquainted with the market, whether you’re visiting for the first time or know it well.

Meet inside the PA Convention Center entrance on Market Street between 11th and 12th Streets, and arrive 10 minutes early. Dietary needs may not be accommodated, so share them at least 48 hours ahead. Come hungry and leave with a full stomach and insider knowledge for your next visit to Reading Terminal Market.

Highlights

  • Savor snacks, shared entrées, dessert, and a drink for a full meal
  • Skip the lines at six merchants and sample hidden, off-menu favorites
  • Hear stories about the market’s history and family-owned businesses
  • Learn how the market has evolved from the merchants themselves

What's included

Included

  • 90-minute guided tour
  • Full meal with snacks, shared entrées, dessert, and a beverage
  • Skip-the-line tastings from 6 merchants, including hidden off-menu items
  • Behind-the-scenes stories about the market’s history
  • Interaction with merchants

Not included

  • Guide gratuities

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Important information

  • Meat and dairy are included in many food items, and some dietary restrictions may not be accommodated
  • Share dietary restrictions or mobility concerns at least 48 hours before the tour
  • Meet inside the PA Convention Center entrance on Market Street between 11th and 12th Streets, beside the Hard Rock Café and Dunkin’ Donuts
  • Arrive 10 minutes before the tour
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  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available; suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided tour lasts 90 minutes.

How many merchants will we visit?

You’ll taste your way through six merchants, including hidden, off-menu items.

Is this a full meal?

Yes. Tastings include snacks, shared entrées, dessert, and a beverage.

Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?

Meat and dairy appear in many items, and some restrictions may not be accommodated. Share your needs at least 48 hours before the tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.51 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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