Historic Old City:
Food and Foundations
Historic Old City Dine Around
Where 250 years of American history meets a great meal
This is the evening food tour built for America's 250th - and it starts exactly where history did. Join a small group for a four‑course dine-around across four history-steeped Old City stops, savoring modernized twists on revolutionary-era fare and dishes rooted in Philadelphia's culinary history. Your expert local guide weaves lesser-told founding-era tales, from colonial tavern lore to modern Philly food culture, through every bite - with highlights of Old City's iconic architecture along the way. Round it out with an optional curated drink package for the full happy-hour experience.
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4.8/5 stars from 3,000+ guests across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp
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“An absolute highlight of my trip to Philadelphia - delicious bites, fascinating local history, and a true taste of the city’s vibrant food scene.”
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Tour Details
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Price: starting at $99
Enhance your experience: Add an optional beverage package
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Duration: 2.5 hours
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Availability: Tuesdays – Thursdays at 4:30pm
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Perfect for 250th‑year visitors, locals, history buffs, couples, and small groups who want Old City stories and a full meal in one guided evening
Notes: Alcoholic beverages are available only to guests aged 21 and over. This tour cannot accommodate gluten-free diets. Content and schedule subject to change without notice.
In rare circumstances, tours may be canceled due to low attendance.
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Why Guests Choose the
Historic Old City Dine Around
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The go-to 250th evening experience in Old City
Spend the anniversary of our nation on the cobblestone streets around Independence Hall, where the United States took shape, on a guided evening that ties historic Old City to Philadelphia's food and drink culture today. Perfect for 250th-year visitors, locals, and hosts looking for a relaxed, story-driven way to experience Old City at night - guests call it "a beautiful blend of history, culture, and food”
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A four‑course dinner woven into Historic Old City
A progressive four-course dinner spread across four Historic Old City stops, with founding-era stories and sights woven in between every course - the kind of complete night out that leaves guests saying "I am stuffed," not wondering where to eat afterward
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Happy-hour timing with an optional drink package
The early-evening start makes this easy to pair with a full day of 250th sightseeing without feeling rushed. Add the drink package - three curated beverages with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options - and it becomes a complete Old City evening from first bite to last sip
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Guides whose stories go way beyond the history books
Local guides mix founding-era moments with ghost stories, tavern lore, and food-focused details that go beyond the streetside plaques and textbook blurbs - guests say it feels like exploring Old City with a knowledgeable friend, and that they walked away with “so much more than just a good food tour”
