Philly is famous for its cheesesteaks, hoagies and pretzels. Learn the story behind these and other local food favorites, and the vibrant and historic Reading Terminal Market where they're sold during this 75-minute Market-based walking tour. Also see pretzels being twisted, hear the story behind the Breyers Ice Cream logo and find out where Milton Hershey got the idea for Hershey's Kisses -- in other words, fun history that has nothing to do with our government! Tour was written and is frequently led by food writer Carolyn Wyman, the author of the definitive "Great Philly Cheesesteak Book" (Running Press), "Spam: A Biography" (Harcourt) and "Jell-O: A Biography," featured on NPR's "Fresh Air," "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" and "Jay Leno."
Note: This ticketing space is for Saturday tours ONLY. The Taste of Philly Food Tour is also offered at 10 a.m. Wednesdays year-round, but the reservation process for Wednesday tours is different. To make reservations for a Wednesday tour, call 215-545-8007 x3 or e-mail tasteofphillyfoodtour@gmail.com with the Wed. date you would like to take the tour, the number in your party and a phone number (cell or hotel) where we can reach you the day before the tour to confirm your Wednesday reservation. All Saturday reservations should be made here.
Call 215-545-8007 x3 or e-mail tasteofphillyfoodtour@gmail.com to make reservations for any Wednesday tour or to schedule a private group tour on some other day or time at any time of year. Winter and spring Wednesday tour reservations CAN NOT be made here.
Tours include several small food bites and the "Philly Insider Eats Sheet," a guide to local restaurants. Plan time before or after the tour to eat a meal and explore the Market on your own. Reduced rate parking available at the Parkway Garage, 12th and Filbert (entrance on 12th between Arch and Filbert) with a $10 Market purchase.
Advanced reservations required for all tours and are the only way to guarantee your spot. Miss the Brown Paper Ticket deadline for the Saturday morning tour? Call 215-545-8007 x3 up to one hour before the tour start to check last-minute availability. Also use this number to make reservations for any Wednesday tour.
Sales are final and nonrefundable except in the rare case that we cancel a tour. FOR THIS REASON PLEASE BE SURE TO PROVIDE A CELL OR OTHER PHONE NO. WHERE WE CAN REACH YOU LAST-MINUTE WHEN YOU ARE INPUTTING YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION ON THIS SITE. Reading Terminal is a covered, indoor market that is heated in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer and so tours are held rain or shine.
Disclaimer: By purchasing ticket(s) and participating in a tour the attendee(s) waive(s) all claims of liability against Taste of Philly and its owner for any illness/injury to anyone on this tour and/or loss/damage/theft to any attendee's property while they are participating in the Taste of Philly Food Tour. Participants walk at their own risk and waive any liability claims against Carolyn Wyman, Reading Terminal Market and/or any guide, supplier and/or business associated with this tour.
MEETING LOCATION: In front of the Market Info Desk, just inside the 12th and Filbert corner of the Market (near the brochure racks). Please plan on arriving a few minutes early as we begin tours promptly.
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Event Details
Dates
First:
Saturday Jan 07, 2012 10:00 AM
Last:
Saturday May 26, 2012 10:00 AM
Prices
$8.95 - $15.95
Location
Reading Terminal Market (View Venue)
12th and Filbert streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
United States
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