Top Philadelphia Desserts & Sweets

Philadelphia is a terrific foodie city, but for visitors, it can be tricky to know where to find the best places to eat and enjoy. This walking tour removes the guesswork: In a small group of no more than 12, you'll eat your way through the city, from Reading Terminal Market to Sansom Street, and experience the best of the Philly food scene.

Get more from a visit to Philly and walk in the footsteps of America's Founding Fathers on this walking tour of Philadelphia's old city. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters' Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history. This walking tour is ideal for history buffs or first-time visitors trying to get their bearings in a new city.

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.

Philadelphia is famous for its murals—and on this small-group walking tour of two South Philly neighborhoods, you can look forward to discovering some of the city’s top public artworks. Meet your guide in the afternoon on South Street and head off to see colorful art in the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods. Then, finish with a trip to the Magic Garden, an immersive sculptural environment.

Discover the flavors, stories, and traditions of one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods on this delicious walking tour of the Italian Market. For more than 150 years, this lively open-air market has been the heart of the city’s Italian community—and today it remains one of the most exciting food destinations in Philadelphia. As you stroll through bustling market stalls and family-run shops, you’ll experience the neighborhood through its food. Enjoy the aroma of freshly baked Italian bread, sample rich gourmet vinegars, and taste some of the finest cheeses and specialty products the market has to offer. Along the way, your guide will share the stories of the immigrant families who built the market and shaped the neighborhood’s unique character. Whether you’re a food lover, history enthusiast, or curious traveler, this flavorful tour offers a true taste of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's century-old Italian Market is home to dozens of Italian restaurants and delis, as well as newer eateries that serve its Mexican and Vietnamese communities. Avoid a bad bite and go with a guide to taste the best of the area, learn its history, and soak up its ambiance on this small-group tasting tour. Enjoy enough bites to equal a generous meal, from tacos and bahn mi to cannoli and more.

Avoid having to book separate tours and pair Philadelphia history with delicious brews on this 2-in-1, small-group walking tour. Hosted right in the heart of Old City, this tour introduces you to some of the city’s key landmarks, Founding Fathers, and revolutionary history. As you go, get a taste of Philly’s top-notch drinks scene when you stop at locally beloved bars for pints of beer or cider (own expense).

Enjoy dinner out in Philadelphia with a difference—and combine your meal with a memorable sightseeing excursion—thanks to this evening dinner cruise. Setting sail along the Delaware River, admire views from the outdoor decks of the Philadelphia skyline and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Then, enjoy a chef-prepared buffet dinner before hitting the dance floor and making the most of the DJ entertainment.

Lots of tours help you explore Philadelphia’s Africatown area, but not many celebrate the city’s rich immigrant culture by combining the experience with a guided culinary adventure. On this small-group food tour, sample a mixture of Jamaican, Southern African, West African, and Italian flavors as you wander through the local area, learning about Africatown’s cultural heritage along the way.

Looking for the ultimate mix of food, flavor, history, and local treasures? neighborhood experts as you explore the strEATS of Philadelphia’s iconic Italian Markethome to some of the city’s most legendary vendors. Let a true South Philly native lead the way through this unforgettable culinary and cultural experience. Savor an Italian roast pork sandwich at Paesano’s from the chef who beat Bobby Flay, sit down in the city’s most buzzed-about Mexican spots for a South Philly Barbacoa Taco, or signature square pizza. Taste artisanal cheeses and pairings at Di Bruno Bros. and the perfect cannoli from Isgro Bakery. Wander past produce stands that have fed families for generations, specialty shops brimming with imported goods. We eat our way through the market and shop to stock your pantry, and meet the makers who keep this market alive. Voted Best of Philly Day Trip Experience, this is Philly’s most iconic market served with its greats - full of heart, history, and unforgettable flavor.

Explore the highlights of South Philadelphia's Italian food scene on this small-group tasting tour. Follow your guide as you visit foodie hotspots in the Italian Market, exploring a side of the city off the typical tourist trail. Enjoy antipasto, handmade pasta, stuzzichini (homemade snacks), cannoli, and more. A great way to delve into the city's history and culture while indulging in a range of local flavors.

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 of Philidelphia 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 to the wide-ranging buffet lunch offerings and bottomless non-alcoholic beverages, indulging how you like.

Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the country for craft beer fans, and on this tour you’ll get to visit some of the area’s most accomplished producers (and do plenty of tasting). Meet your guide in Center City, and travel via comfortable beer-themed van to three different breweries. Along the way, enjoy generous samples, go on behind-the-scenes tours, and enjoy a snack to accompany those suds.