Discover Burlington City’s rich history and vibrant flavors on a guided walking food tour. Enjoy local bites, visit historic museums, and finish with ice cream delights in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires standing and walking at a comfortable pace for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Mount Holly played a pivotal role during the Revolutionary War and preserves much of its 18th-century character through museums and historic homes.
Conservation
Local organizations promote sustainable tourism by encouraging low-impact walking tours and supporting local businesses focused on eco-friendly practices.
On The Town Food Tours
Discover Burlington City’s rich history and vibrant flavors on a guided walking food tour. Enjoy local bites, visit historic museums, and finish with ice cream delights in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
On The Town Food Tours operates guided culinary walking tours across South Jersey from a base in Mount Holly, New Jersey. The company offers curated three-hour food and history experiences that showcase local restaurants, specialty shops, breweries, and cultural sites. Each tour pairs tastings with storytelling, tracing Revolutionary War heritage, immigrant foodways, and community art scenes while highlighting longtime neighborhood favorites and newer independent eateries.
Tours include Haddon Township, Haddonfield, Medford, Mount Holly, Burlington City, Hammonton, Bordentown, and Atlantic City, each designed to introduce visitors to regional specialties such as Venezuelan arepas, Sichuan noodles, homemade Italian dishes, barbecue, Jamaican cuisine, Mexican ice cream, and local desserts. Stops feature cafes, taverns, bakeries, roasteries, and artisanal shops to provide diverse flavor sampling and shopping opportunities.
Guides lead small-group walking routes that combine food tastings with succinct historical context and local recommendations for further exploration. On The Town Food Tours emphasizes working with neighborhood businesses to create meaningful, bookable experiences suitable for tourists, families, and out-of-town guests seeking authentic dining and cultural insight.
Reservations are encouraged for popular scheduled departures; private group bookings are available through direct inquiry. Reviews and features on local platforms have highlighted the company’s attention to food variety, storytelling, and the convenience of tasting multiple notable stops in a single outing.
Stops often include craft breweries, farmer’s markets, art galleries, chocolate shops, and ice cream parlors to round out a full neighborhood experience. Bookings provide opportunities to taste local specialties and support independent small businesses in South Jersey towns.
Base Location
Mount Holly, NJ
Central South Jersey starting point
Typical Duration
3 hours
Most tours run about three hours
Tours Offered
8 tours
Tours across South Jersey towns
Cuisine Variety
International flavors
From arepas to Italian desserts
Reserve a spot on Haddon Township, Medford, Mount Holly, Atlantic City or Burlington City tours — tasting spots fill quickly.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour covers several blocks in downtown Mount Holly, so sturdy shoes will keep you comfortable.
Bring a bottle of water
Stay hydrated during your tour, especially during warmer months.
Arrive early for parking
Parking near the meeting point can fill up quickly, so give yourself extra time.
Notify dietary restrictions in advance
Let the company know if you have allergies or dietary preferences for a tailored experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Proper footwear ensures comfort during the walking portions of the tour.
Reusable water bottle
Useful for staying hydrated, especially in warmer weather.
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Light rain jacket or umbrella
Prepare for spring showers with a compact rain jacket or umbrella.
spring
Layered clothing
Layer up to adjust to changing temperatures throughout the day.
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