Taste the Season
Savor the holidays Philly-style! Enjoy handcrafted donuts, warm pretzels, and mochi-inspired pastries on this two-hour festive walk through Center City and Reading Terminal Market. Along the way, you’ll learn how Philly’s food traditions blend global flavors and local history—sweetly sprinkled with holiday lights and cheer.
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$65 USD
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Ages All
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2 Hours
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Pennsylvania, United States
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Philadelphia
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- Holiday Donut Tastings
- Mochi Donut Stop
- Federal Donuts Flavor Flight
- Reading Terminal Market Tour
- Beiler’s Bakery Finale
- Philly History & Lights
- Family Friendly Tour
- Festive Market Energy
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- Guided two-hour walking tour with donut, pastry, and pretzel tastings plus cultural storytelling.
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- Warm layers, comfortable walking shoes, and your sweet tooth ready for action!
Philadelphia: Downtown Holiday Donut Tour Features
Festive Downtown Walk
Stroll through Philadelphia’s most historic streets and markets, dressed for the holidays.
Holiday Donuts & Pastries
Taste seasonal donuts, mochi creations, and soft pretzels fresh from Reading Terminal Market.
Philly Food Heritage
Learn about the city’s immigrant roots and the traditions behind its famous flavors.
Philadelphia: Downtown Holiday Donut Tour Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Holiday Donut Tastings
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Mochi Donut Stop
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Federal Donuts Flavor Flight
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Reading Terminal Market Tour
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Beiler’s Bakery Finale
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Philly History & Lights
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Family Friendly Tour
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Festive Market Energy
Description
Step into the heart of Philadelphia for a delicious holiday adventure! This two-hour walking tour takes you through downtown’s most beloved bakeries and markets. Start with inventive flavors at Federal Donuts, continue with Japanese-style mochi donuts, and wander into Reading Terminal Market to sample Amish-inspired pretzels and Beiler’s legendary pastries. Hear stories of Philly’s culinary evolution, from its immigrant influences to its modern-day food scene—all while soaking in the sights, sounds, and lights of the season. Perfect for families, foodies, and anyone craving a little sugar and sparkle this winter.
Itinerary
- 12:00 PM – Meet at Federal Donuts, 7th & Sansom
12:15 PM – Enjoy classic and seasonal donut tastings
12:45 PM – Stop for mochi - 1:15 PM – Explore Reading Terminal Market and sample soft pretzels
1:45 PM – End with Beiler’s handcrafted donuts and holiday stories inside the market
Price & Availability
$65 Adults • $55 Kids (10 and under).
Duration: 2 hours.
Includes tastings at four sweet stops across downtown Philadelphia.
Food & Drink
Holiday donuts, mochi pastries, soft pretzels, and classic Philly flavors. Hot cocoa available for purchase.
Instructions
Begins near Federal Donuts (7th & Sansom) and ends at Reading Terminal Market. Nearby parking and subway access.
Restrictions
Wheelchair and stroller friendly; 1.5–2 miles of easy walking.
Transportation
Transportation not included; the tour ends centrally near Market East Station.















