Join a 3-hour private food tour in Medford, NJ, featuring savory comfort food, smoky barbecue, and delicious ice cream. Discover local history while tasting the best bites the town has to offer.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as most walking is at a leisurely pace in a small town area.
Wildlife
History
Medford was founded in the 17th century and retains much of its colonial character, reflected in its architecture and local culture.
Conservation
The community supports sustainable tourism by promoting local sourcing and reducing waste during tours and events.
On The Town Food Tours
Join a 3-hour private food tour in Medford, NJ, featuring savory comfort food, smoky barbecue, and delicious ice cream. Discover local history while tasting the best bites the town has to offer.
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.
Book in Advance
Private tours fill up quickly, so reserve your spot early to secure your preferred date and time.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Expect light walking between stops through Medford’s historic district, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Arrive Hungry
You’ll sample generous portions of hearty comfort foods and desserts, so come appetite-ready to fully enjoy the experience.
Check Allergy Info
If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, notify the tour company ahead of time to accommodate your needs.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for easy walking between food stops on varied pavement surfaces.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Helpful for cooler mornings or evenings during shoulder seasons and winter.
spring|fall|winter
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour, especially in warmer months.
summer
Small Backpack or Tote
Useful for carrying essentials and any goodies you buy along the way.