Join one of Philadelphia's top food journalists on a walking tour through the most delicious and interesting neighborhood in the city.

Duration

3 Hours

About

Tiny Table Tours was founded by a well-known local food journalist, and those relationships are at the core of our tours. We share stories gathered from one-on-one interviews with business owners and chefs that will give you a behind-the-scenes, personal view of South Philadelphia. Our tour guides are deeply immersed in Philly food and dining scene, giving you a deeply personal experience. At the end of the tour, we’ll also share our cheat sheet: a list of recommendations for bars, restaurants, and other fun activities in the city. (If you’re visiting Philadelphia and would like to use the cheat sheet to plan your trip, reply to your tour confirmation and ask for the cheat sheet, and we’ll send it over.)

The tour starts at the Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Avenue. From there, we’ll walk North, through Cheesesteak Vegas and Washington Avenue before ending in the Italian Market. All in all, we’ll walk a little less then 2 miles over the course of about 2.5 hours.

The tour includes six bites of food, ranging in size from small to large. We aim to feed you generously but not leave you feeling uncomfortable. We’ll have a sweet treat before we continue north to discuss (but not eat) cheesesteaks. We’ll touch on Philadelphia’s unique public art culture, then wander to a nearby second-generation, family-owned spot for a banh mi — Philadelphia’s truly emblematic sandwich, in our opinion. From there, we’ll walk to a Mexican restaurant for tacos and a beverage. From there, we’ll continue North into the center of the Italian Market, where guests have a chance to learn a little about the hidden history of this neighborhood, and do a little shopping along the way. Once we’re done shopping, we’ll head to a Jewish appetizing store, and then to a 100-year-old bakery for another sweet treat before we end with a glass of wine (or n/a beverage) and plenty of time to talk about restaurants and where you should eat in the city.

The ticket price is inclusive of everything, including food & drink, EXCEPT gratuity for your guide if you love the tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should we eat beforehand? How much food are you serving up?

Yes, this isn’t a blood test. Eat a light breakfast, and consider the start time of your food tour. Though the tastings vary in size the whole experience will be a hearty meal’s worth of food but you will be able to walk after.

Does this tour start and end at the same location?

We end about a 15-minute walk from our departure point. You’ll receive starting directions when you book.

Should I leave my guide a tip?

Yes, if they did a good job it is customary to drown them in money.

Can we book a private tour?

Sure! Email us at msl@tinytabletours.com

What if I’m vegetarian, can’t eat dairy etc. Is this tour for me?

Do you still like food and seeing the neighborhoods? Then yes. Let us know of all SERIOUS allergies/restrictions when booking and we’ll do our best to accommodate at each of our food/drink stops. If you simply don’t like something, that’s between you and the food group. Allergy disclaimer: we do our very best to inform guests and keep everyone healthy but that ultimately what you eat on the tour is your responsibility and we do not accept liability for any adverse reactions to anything eaten on the tour. By booking, you accept responsibility for your own allergies.