Downtown Philadelphia Donut Tour - Taste Philly’s Best Donuts

Discover Philly’s rich history and even richer donuts!

Your sweet journey begins with a taste of Philadelphia’s donut revolution at Federal Donuts, a beloved local spot that combines crispy fried chicken with donuts in both creative and classic flavors. As you are savoring their signature offerings, you’ll delve into the story of how this unique concept captured the city’s heart and helped redefine its culinary landscape.

Next, you’ll venture into Philadelphia’s diverse food scene with a visit to Mochinut, a specialty shop offering Japanese-inspired mochi donuts. These light, chewy, and artfully designed treats bring a modern twist to traditional donuts.

Along the way, your entertaining, knowledgeable guide will discuss Philadelphia’s rich immigrant history, which has played a key role in shaping its vibrant food traditions.

Next, you’ll enter the historic Reading Terminal Market, a landmark that has been serving Philadelphians since 1893 where you’ll visit a stand serving warm, soft pretzels with a twist. This delicious nod to Pennsylvania’s German and Amish heritage highlights the region’s deep-rooted love for artisanal baked goods and pretzels.

The final stop on this tasty tour brings you to Beiler’s Doughnuts, another gem within the market. Here you’ll find an array of fresh, hand-crafted donuts filled and glazed to perfection. As you savor mouth-watering flavors like classic powdered cream or maple bacon, you’ll hear stories of the market’s evolution from its 19th-century origins to its role today as a hub of Philly’s food culture.

This tour is more than a sweet adventure, it’s a journey through Philadelphia’s dynamic culinary scene and rich history, served one delicious bite at a time.

• Learn tasty donut facts and uncover Philly's hidden donut history from an entertaining, knowledgeable guide.
• Visit Philadelphia’s best donut shops and sample a variety of sweet treats.
• Explore Downtown Philadelphia, the Reading Terminal Market, and more.
• A 2-hour walking tour perfect for history buffs and sweet tooths.

• All doughnuts included in your tour price.
• Entertaining, expert guide.

• 2 hours
• Walking distance: 2 miles

• Available year-round tours daily Monday - Saturday at 9:00am, 11:00am & 2:00pm
  *Subject to availability

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• Please make sure to include your dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour day / time with the tour provider and they will do their best to accommodate it.
• This tour is outside, so please dress according to the weather.
• Tours run rain or shine. In the event your tour is cancelled due to extreme weather, you will always be given the option of a full refund or to reschedule your tour to another date.

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