Shopping and Food Walking Tour in Philadelphia with Guide

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Experience the blend of vintage shopping and culinary delights in Philly. Explore Old City, savor treats at America's oldest confectionery, and discover vibrant shops and markets with a guide.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Our tour is one-of-a-kind in Philly as it combines vintage shopping with sweets and sips. You will also get a very good feel for the historic district of Old City that will allow you come back and dive deeper into the famous landmarks.


We will be starting with a treat at the oldest confectionery store in the country, to be followed by stops at some of our favorite vintage boutiques scattered amongst the charming, historic streets. Each one has a unique, secondhand vibe, so there's sure to be something for everyone. In between some of the shopping we will stop for some delicious pastries as well. Next, we will head towards Center City with a stop in Chinatown on the way.


You will get an introduction to Reading Terminal Market, which is one of Philly’s top three tourist attractions. The market can be overwhelming, but we will take you to some favorite vendors and will make you feel truly at home. Sweet bites, a sweet+savory taste, a spirit tasting and a cocktail sip are included.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
This tour includes three sweet treats, a refreshing non-alcoholic sip, two sweet & savory snacks alcohol. Gluten +dairy included, Message to inquire about accommodations for dietary restrictions.
English Guide
Bottled water
We will stop for a fun sip in the middle of our tour, but please bring your own water bottle, if you desire.

Good To Know

  • This tour runs with a minimum of four guests. If we are not able to run it on the day you have chosen message us for other options!
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is for ages 21 +

What You’ll Experience

1

Reading Terminal Market

This tour is a collaboration with City Food Tours who will be your expert guides giving you an overview of the market with an emphasis on desserts and also some sweet and savory off-menu surprises!
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Philadelphia Chinatown

You get to experience a family owned bakery in Chinatown and taste a sip of an authentic drink (included in your tour price) with options to purchase other food and baked goods as well.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Elfreth's Alley (Pass By)

We will be walking through the historic Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia and passing by many famous landmarks, including Elfreth's Alley, that can be later explored. Our emphasis will be on the vintage shops scattered throughout the area.

Betsy Ross House (Pass By)

We will be passing by the Betsy Ross House, along with many other historic landmarks in the Old City neighborhood with an emphasis on the vintage shops scattered throughout the area.

Independence Hall (Pass By)

We will be walking by the historic area of Independence Hall on our way to the Reading Terminal Market

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Shane Confectionery, Market Street, Philadelphia County Pennsylvania, United States, US, 19106

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Your guides will meet you right outside of Shane Confectionery on Market Street. Look for the girls in the brightly colored vintage … with berets or headscarves!
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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