Top Pennsylvania Food & Drink

Bypass the overpriced tourist restaurants with lackluster food and eat your way through Philadelphia like a local on a 2.5-hour culinary walking tour. Follow your guide to the heart of the city and visit five distinctive eateries to sample iconic Philly favorites, such as cheesesteak, tomato pie, and soft pretzels. Make sure to save room for not one but two desserts at the Reading Terminal Market.

This dinner cruise on the Delaware River features a delicious buffet meal, an amazing DJ, and dancing. Enjoy the view of the Philadelphia skyline or head to the dance floor. Bring that special someone or a group of friends for three hours of fun on the water.

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.

Taste your way around Reading Terminal Market during this insider-led, small-group food tour of Philadelphia. Sample a handful of one-of-a-kind treats, from Amish and Middle Eastern specialties—evidence of the city’s melting pot food culture—to gourmet cheese curds. Walking tours include a stop at Di Bruno Bros for a tasting of farmstead and imported cheeses.

Learn about Philadelphia’s burgeoning brewpub scene and taste up to 15 award-winning beverages on guided, 5-hour, morning and afternoon brewery tours. Get an insider's look into how four different local breweries craft their top brews. This ‘Original Philadelphia Brew Tour’ visits brewpubs that may include Yards Brewing Co., 2nd Story Brewing Company, St. Benjamin Brewing Company, Cooper River Distillers, Dock Street Brewing Co. and more. Food pairings for lunch at 2nd Story plus round-trip transportation are included.

Experience the history of the United States on this guided small-group walking tour around Philadelphia, the birthplace of freedom in America. See Independence Hall, where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence (this tour does not enter Independence Hall). Learn about Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn, and see where George Washington, the first President of the United States, lived. Then check out the galleries and eateries in Old City Philadelphia, America's most historic square mile, followed by a cold beverage at a local establishment.

With Philadelphia’s rich history and litany of firsts, it comes as no surprise that the 9th Street Italian Market is America’s oldest outdoor market. Take a guided stroll through the streets of this South Philadelphia neighborhood, with its bakeries, markets, and gourmet specialty food stores. Sample authentic Philadelphia foods, like the world-famous Philly cheesesteak, the city’s signature sandwich, and local farm fare. Select from a seemingly endless variety of food items—cheeses, chocolates, fresh fruits and vegetables, deli, and baked goods and much more.

Philadelphia has it all, from major historical sites to art museums and pop culture landmarks. Optimize your sightseeing experience with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you see all of the City of Brotherly Love’s most famous attractions while getting off to explore on foot as much as you wish.

Experience Philadelphia like never before on this educational and entertaining guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about Philadelphia’s important history and visit popular locations like Penn’s Landing, the Historic District, the Italian Market, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a 5- or 10-mile loop around Center City. Guided Segway training and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit Philadelphia’s top attractions—like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall—on a full loop. Select from a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass. Board at any of the stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live commentary. A route map and courtesy shuttle from Center City hotels are included.

Take in the cultural diversity of South Philadelphia on this guided tour through its historic neighborhoods. See the art of Isaiah Zagar, a local mosaic mural artist, whose work is on display throughout the city, including Magic Gardens (admission included). Visit the 9th Street Italian Market, America’s oldest outdoor market, and sample some food. Throughout your tour, you'll pop on and off of South Street, with its eclectic blend of shops, bars, and eateries. There’s something for everyone in South Philly.

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the United States Mint — on a 90-minute loop in an open-top, double-decker bus. Select a single or multi-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live onboard narration. Learn about the history and heritage of one of America's oldest cities.

Few Philadelphia neighborhoods can rival the Italian Market when it comes to culinary heritage—and on this small-group tour, visit a number of the area’s most delicious highlights. In the company of your chef guide, venture to a beloved local cheese shop, a Mexican tortilla maker, a classic South Philadelphia pizzeria, and more, enjoying generous samples and shopping discounts along the way.

Enjoy a delectable introduction to Lancaster, Pennsylvania—and learn about its unique culture and history—on this private walking tour. Meet your guide at the Lancaster City Visitor Center, and set off to discover local historical highlights on foot. Be sure to come hungry: you'll also visit a number of independent restaurants and food businesses, and will enjoy enough generous samples to add up to a hearty lunch.

Experience the Philadelphia cheesesteak like never before on this guided, 2-hour, small-group Segway tour. Learn how this iconic sandwich got its start and taste the best of Philly’s famous cheesesteaks — from Chinatown to Society Hill and South Philadelphia — on a 5-mile loop to five of the city’s authentic cheesesteak shops. Guided Segway training, all the necessary equipment and photos from the tour are included. Bring an appetite and dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

At the Hard Rock Café Philadelphia, every meal is an experience, whether on the road or on a lunch break. Dine in style and feel like a star at this popular restaurant, located just a few blocks from Independence Hall and the birthplace of America. Savor a 2- or 3-course, fixed-price meal with choice of theme. Enjoy the Legendary Burger, ribs, salmon, steak or a vegetarian option for the main course along with a side and desert. Coffee, tea or soft drink included.

See a perspective on Philadelphia that many visitors miss—and enjoy an indulgent meal simultaneously—on this lunchtime cruise of the Delaware River. Board the Spirit at Penn’s Landing and settle in for a relaxed sightseeing tour. Admire the city’s skyline, learn about its key landmarks from the tour’s live narration, and help yourself from the wide-ranging buffet lunch offerings. Bottomless non-alcoholic beverages and DJ entertainment are also included.

Explore three bars in Philadelphia’s gritty historic district on this guided, Nightmare Before Christmas tavern tour. Get into the ‘spirits’ of the season, enjoy trivia and drinking games, and listen to little-known facts about the holiday’s pagan roots. Enjoy seasonal beverages, snacks, and giveaways while mingling with friends old and new.

Combine history and craft beer during this guided tour of Lancaster, ideal for first-time visitors. Learn more about Lancaster landmarks—such as the farmers market and theater—than you could if exploring independently, before sampling some of the city’s best craft beers alongside your guide.

Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the country for craft beer and artisanal spirits fans, and on this tour, you’ll get to visit some of the area’s most accomplished producers (and do plenty of tasting besides). Meet your guide in Center City, and travel via comfortable bus to three different breweries and distilleries. At each, enjoy generous samples and go on behind-the-scenes tours. Bottled water and a classic Philadelphia snack are also included.

Learn all about Lancaster’s unique culinary scene—as well as its history and culture—on this small-group walking tour. Led by a former professional baker, this experience offers an inside-track introduction to the city’s independent food businesses, as well as plenty of opportunities to sample. Taste sweet and savory treats (from cupcakes and baked goods to pickles and more), meet local shop owners, and discover Lancaster lore as you explore.

At the Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh, every meal is an experience, whether on the road or on a lunch break. Dine in style and feel like a star at this popular restaurant, located at Station Square on the south shore of the city. Savor a 2- or 3-course, fixed-price meal with choice of theme. Enjoy the Legendary Burger, ribs, salmon, steak or a vegetarian option for the main course along with a side and desert. Coffee, tea or soft drink included.

Experience the Brandywine Valley on this private driving tour to Chester County, Pennsylvania from Philadelphia. Travel over rolling hills to this suburban Philadelphia location and experience the wonderful attractions it offers. Choose from places like Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Brandywine River Museum, the Nemours Mansion and Gardens and the Rockwood Museum and Park, to name a few. Also, visit wineries, enjoy a delicious lunch (own expense, recommendations offered) and/or tour the Brandywine Battlefield, a National Historical Landmark. Philadelphia hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore Philadelphia’s highlights and history with a private tour in a comfortable minivan that accommodates up to six people. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the itinerary to your interests, with plenty of time to experience the destinations that interest you most. Take in historic neighborhoods and traditional markets, or taste your way through Philly’s most essential foods. See the landmarks of American independence, get a glimpse of the thriving arts and music scene, or see iconic sites from the Rocky films as you experience Philadelphia your own way.