Philadelphia Holiday Donut & Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Start at the Comcast Center Concourse
- Christmas Village at LOVE Park
- Holiday donuts at Reading Terminal Market
- Freshly baked holiday cookies
Full description
Your holiday adventure begins at the Comcast Center Concourse, where Philadelphia’s modern skyline meets the magic of the season. As you enjoy your first sweet treats, your guide will introduce you to the city’s rich history and share stories about Philadelphia’s favorite holiday traditions, festive celebrations, and seasonal attractions that make this time of year so special.
Next, we’ll stroll to Philadelphia’s beloved Christmas Village at LOVE Park, where the sights, sounds, and aromas of the holidays come alive. Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, this festive destination features charming wooden stalls, sparkling decorations, holiday music, and seasonal delights. Along the way, you’ll discover how Philadelphia celebrates the holidays and learn about the German and European influences that helped shape many of America's favorite Christmas traditions.
From there, we’ll make our way to the historic Reading Terminal Market, a Philadelphia landmark that has been serving locals and visitors since 1893. Here, we’ll indulge in fresh, handcrafted donuts featuring delicious glazes, fillings, and seasonal flavors that are perfect for the holidays. As you savor these sweet creations, your guide will share stories about the market’s fascinating history and its enduring role in Philadelphia’s culinary culture.
Our next stop brings us to another beloved market favorite, where we’ll enjoy freshly baked cookies that capture the warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season. From classic chocolate chip to other delicious varieties, these irresistible treats are sure to put everyone in the holiday spirit. We'll explore how cookies and baked goods became such an important part of holiday celebrations and family traditions.
Our festive journey concludes in the heart of Reading Terminal Market, surrounded by the wonderful sights, sounds, and flavors of Philadelphia during the holiday season. With plenty of holiday cheer, fascinating local history, and unforgettable sweet treats, this experience is the perfect way to celebrate with family and friends.
Whether you're visiting Philadelphia for the holidays or looking to start a delicious new family tradition, this family-friendly holiday tour offers a magical combination of history, festive fun, and sweet indulgence. Come hungry, bring your holiday spirit, and discover why Philadelphia is such a wonderful place to celebrate the season!
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Donut and sweet treat tastings at each stop
- History of the area
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Comcast Center, 1701 John F Kennedy Blvd #300, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Plenty of sweet treats and seasonal delights
- Numerous stops at local bakeries, restaurants, and dessert shops
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Tour ends at a different location than where it starts.
Know before you go
- Plenty of sweet treats and seasonal delights
- Numerous stops at local bakeries, restaurants, and dessert shops
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Tour ends at a different location than where it starts.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!