Ultimate Lunch Tour of Reading Terminal Market (Philadelphia)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get the inside scoop with the Market's exclusive official tour team. This full-meal Reading Terminal Market tour is the ultimate way to experience the Market. We'll skip the lines as you taste your way through 6 merchants including hidden, off-menu items you won't find on your own. Peek behind the counter with stories about the Market's rich history and the family-owned businesses keeping its traditions alive today.

Your 90-min tour includes snacks, shared entrées, dessert, and a beverage; a full-meal balancing classics with lesser-known finds only insiders know to order. Along the way, you'll hear about the merchants' stories and the Market's evolution over the decades.

By the end, you'll have a full stomach, a deeper connection to the Market, and insider knowledge that'll make every future visit better. This tour is perfect for families, first-time visitors, and longtime locals alike. It's the perfect stress-free, guided way to experience Reading Terminal Market at its very best.

What's Included

Official Guided Tour with Behind-The-Scenes Stories
Skip-the-line tastings from 6 merchants including off-menu and hidden items
Gratuities for your guide are appreciated (around 20% is customary for service experiences)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet INSIDE the PA Convention Center entrance on MARKET STREET between 11th and 12th Streets. It’s alongside the Hard Rock Café and a Dunkin Donuts. Go through the lobby next to the Dunkin Donuts, past the escalators to the meeting place. Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Reading Terminal Market

    Explore the iconic Reading Terminal Market with their exclusive and official tour team to taste the flavors of this national historic landmark food hall with more than 80 independent merchants. We'll eat at six of them: savory bites from stalls that have fed Philadelphians for decades, something to sip, and something sweet to finish. Together it's a full lunch, not a tasting. We'll even show you how to order off-menu items most visitors walk straight past. Between bites you'll see original iron beams and glowing neon, Pennsylvania Dutch stands beside international kitchens, and the working rhythm of the Market. We'll introduce you to merchants we've known for years, and you'll leave knowing which stalls to come back to.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Dessert Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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