Philadelphia: Vintage Shopping and Food Tour
ID: GYG823879-1311706
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Embark on a vintage shopping and food tour in Philadelphia. Visit the first confectionery store in the US, shop for vintage treasures, and explore the Reading Terminal Market.
If you are a vintage-lover and foodie who is headed to Philadelphia, this tour experience is the perfect opportunity for you. Start off with a sweet treat from the very first confectionery store in the country. Peruse their enticing cases before heading out to shop at several of your favorite vintage boutiques scattered amongst the historic charming streets of Old City. Each one has a unique secondhand vibe, so there’s sure to be a style for everyone and many treasures to unearth. In between some of the shopping, stop for some beautiful and delicious pastries as well.
Next, head towards Center City to visit the historic Reading Terminal Market with a stop for a refreshing sip in Chinatown on the way. Once you reach the market, connect with friends from City Food Tours who will lead you on an exploration of the old and the new trends and shops in this iconic place. Witness the skilled cooking styles passed down from generations while tasting select bites and booze that represents some of the Market's various cuisines.
And, to top it all off? A cocktail toast with some local libations. Cheers to a sweet, bright, delicious fun-filled time in the city.
Highlights
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with a treat from the first confectionery store in the US
- Shop for vintage treasures at boutiques in the historic Old City neighborhood
- Discover the historic Reading Terminal Market and taste local cuisine
- Explore the market with a local guide and learn about the food and culture
- Sip on a refreshing drink in Chinatown and enjoy a cocktail at the end of the tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated
Consider bringing a small bag or backpack for your purchases
This is a walking tour covering 1.3 miles total.
The food provided is small and bite-size and either sweet or sweet +savory. You there are several sips, including a Pennsylvania spirit tasting.
**this tour runs with a minimum of four guests. If, for some reason, we are not able to run it, you will be informed and able to check out other options for touring with Sweet and Brite PHL or City Food Tours.
Just past Franklin Fountain on Market, you’ll see the pretty blue sign and storefront for Shane Confectionery. Your Sweet and Brite guides will be wearing brightly colored vintage clothing and either berets or headscarves.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
