Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour
Overview
Explore the vibrant culinary landscape of Philadelphia’s Africatown community on a guided walking tour. Sample four delectable bites, featuring flavors from West African, Jamaican, Southern American, and Italian cuisines. Meet local chefs and shop owners, gaining insight into their stories and the rich history of Southwest Philly. This two-hour tour not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports local businesses and promotes cultural understanding in this diverse neighborhood.
- Enjoy four unique tastings that represent Africatown's diverse culinary influences.
- Meet local chefs and learn about their contributions to the community.
- Visit independent shops that reflect the spirit of this thriving area.
- Limited to 12 guests for an intimate experience with a knowledgeable guide.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Stops into local shops
- A guided stroll through the heart of Africatown
- Local English-speaking guide
- Souvenirs
- Guide gratuity
Meeting Location
5741 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Woodland Avenue
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-8841P158
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Snacks.
- Stops into local shops.
- A guided stroll through the heart of Africatown.
- Local English-speaking guide.
- Souvenirs.
- Guide gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Philly. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Stops into local shops
- A guided stroll through the heart of Africatown
- Local English-speaking guide
- Souvenirs
- Guide gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
