Explore Philadelphia’s Fishtown with a 2.5-hour guided cocktail and beer tour. Discover unique bars, local distilleries, and tasty bites on this exclusive, story-filled adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels with light walking and standing involved.
Wildlife
History
Fishtown was historically a working-class neighborhood centered on fishing and shipping, now transformed into a creative hub with a robust drinking culture.
Conservation
Local bars increasingly source ingredients sustainably, supporting regional farms and breweries to reduce environmental impact.
City Food Tours - Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia’s Fishtown with a 2.5-hour guided cocktail and beer tour. Discover unique bars, local distilleries, and tasty bites on this exclusive, story-filled adventure.
City Food Tours - Philadelphia is a guided food tour company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The operation focuses on walkable, tasting-based experiences that introduce guests to the city’s culinary neighborhoods, family-owned eateries, historic markets and seasonal events.
Tours include small-group and multi-stop formats such as the Reading Terminal Market Tour, a 45-minute guided exploration that highlights goods from more than 75 family-owned businesses and includes a Philly-famous snack and an Amish-inspired sweet. Longer experiences — typically 2.5 hours — include Locals’ Favorites, Flavors of Philly, Highlights of East Passyunk, Uncovering Chinatown, Sips of Fishtown and other neighborhood dine-arounds. Each 2.5-hour tour visits multiple eateries, pairs bites with local stories, and showcases Philadelphia architecture and food culture.
Specialty events include a Family Weekend in Philly (July 19–20) featuring a family-style dinner at Apricot Stone and a brunch tour at Reading Terminal Market led by guide Matt, and a Christmas Village Tour serving authentic German holiday treats. The Historic Old City Dine Around combines history with tastings and optional drinks. City Food Tours - Philadelphia works with reputable local vendors and knowledgeable guides to create informative, flavorful itineraries. The company’s tours suit visitors and locals seeking curated culinary experiences, neighborhood insight, and reliable, expert-led tasting tours across Philadelphia meaningfully.
Tours Offered
10
Neighborhood food experiences across Philly
Tour Lengths
45 min–2.5 hrs
Short market tours to multi-stop walks
Local Vendors
75+ at RTM
Family-owned businesses in Reading Terminal
Special Events
Seasonal & Family
Christmas Village and Family Weekend
Reserve a spot for market tastings, neighborhood dine-arounds, and seasonal events — popular dates and specialty tours fill quickly.
Book in advance
This popular experience fills up quickly, so reserve your spot ahead of time to ensure availability.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves a fair amount of walking between venues, so dress comfortably for urban exploration.
Pace your tastings
Enjoy each drink slowly and hydrate between stops to fully appreciate the flavors and stay refreshed.
Bring ID
You must be 21+ to participate and provide valid photo identification upon arrival.
Comfortable walking shoes
Ideal for navigating Fishtown’s streets comfortably between stops.
Photo ID
Required to verify legal drinking age at each venue.
Water bottle
Helps stay hydrated, especially during warmer weather and tastings.
summer
Light jacket or umbrella
Useful for chilly evenings or unexpected rain showers.
spring