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    Philadelphia Holiday Donut Tour & Reading Terminal Market

    Explore Philly’s sweet side with seasonal treats and holiday lights

    5.0 stars• 1.4K reviews

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 20 people

    Includes

    Donuts, pretzel, guided walk

    Highlights

    Explore downtown Philadelphia on a guided holiday donut walk. Enjoy conversation along the way as you discover the city’s food traditions in a festive setting.

    • Discover the history behind the donut shops you visit
    • Snap photos of downtown holiday lights and seasonal displays

    Itinerary

    Celebrate the season in Philadelphia on a festive donut tour filled with holiday flavors, warm treats, and historic charm.

    Your journey begins at Federal Donuts, where seasonal donuts and comforting classics offer the perfect winter welcome. As you enjoy creative and traditional flavors, your guide will share how this beloved spot helped redefine the city’s culinary scene and become a local favorite.

    Next, explore Philadelphia’s diverse food culture with a stop for Japanese inspired mochi donuts. Their light, chewy texture and festive twists reflect the city’s vibrant immigrant heritage and spirit of innovation, especially during the holidays.

    From there, step inside the historic Reading Terminal Market, glowing with seasonal energy. Warm up with a soft pretzel that pays tribute to Pennsylvania’s Amish and German roots, a comforting treat perfect for crisp winter days.

    Your final stop is Beiler’s Donuts, where fresh, hand crafted donuts filled and glazed to perfection provide a sweet holiday finale. Surrounded by festive market lights and lively crowds, this tour offers more than delicious bites. It is a joyful journey through Philadelphia’s history and food culture, served one sweet stop at a time. 🎄🍩

    What's Included

    • Seasonal donut tastings
    • Warm Philadelphia soft pretzel tasting

    Important details

    • Gluten-free and vegan diets cannot be accommodated; options for other food allergies are limited
    • Parking fees and gratuities are not included in the listed price
    • Arrive by the scheduled start time; the tour cannot wait more than 10 minutes for late arrivals

    Product ID: 9U43TM

    FAQs

    Yes, the food tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

    The route is roughly 1.5–2 miles and does not return to the starting point. You can walk back, take a cab, or use public transportation. Remember where you parked if you drive.

    Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. The donut tour includes outdoor walking.

    Meeting details

    Panera Bread, 48 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Experience provided by Underground Donut Tour

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    Adult

    $68.90

    Ages 11+

    0

    Kid

    $58.30

    Ages 10 & Under

    0

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    Review summary

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    The guides really make this experience special. Reviewers consistently praise their tour leaders by name—Wade, Beau, Eric, Jackson, Nick, Michael, Emily, and others—describing them as knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaging. What stands out is how these guides weave local history and city stories into the walking tour, making it much more than just a food crawl. Multiple guests mention learning fascinating historical facts about their city while sampling donuts, and several reviewers who've taken tours in different cities (Chicago, Portland, DC, Boston, NYC) report consistently excellent experiences across locations. The donut quality gets thumbs up, with most stops offering delicious variety in styles and flavors. Expect comfortable seating at each location, which people appreciate. Tours typically run about two hours and cover a good walking distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Several locals have used these tours to entertain out-of-town visitors with great success, and at least one repeat customer has done six tours and counting. It's clearly a hit for dates, birthdays, and family outings alike.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.

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    Hailey

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.

    Photo of Hailey

    Hailey

    August 31, 2026

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