2026 ABF Optional Activity

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City Food Tours: Historic Old City Dine Around

This is the afternoon food tour built for America’s 250th – and it starts exactly where history did. Join a small group for a four‑course dine-around across four history-steeped Old City stops, savoring modernized twists on revolutionary-era fare and dishes rooted in Philadelphia’s culinary history. Your expert local guide weaves lesser-told founding-era tales, from colonial tavern lore to modern Philly food culture, through every bite – with highlights of Old City’s iconic architecture along the way. Round it out with an optional curated drink package for the full happy-hour experience.

The restaurants that we generally contract with are all within walking distance, we will finalize the restaurants closer to the event date.

Enjoy seated service at multiple dining stops, woven together with engaging Philly stories and historical insights you won’t find in a textbook. Between courses, your group will walk through Old City’s most historic streets, passing landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell area.

When: Monday, October 5, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Cost:  $230/person 

Minimum:  30 

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