Just got back from taking this tour and had to write a review. Carolyn is incredibly knowledgable and has an excellent sense of humor. I learned a ton, and the food samples were an added bonus! She definitely made me want to spend more time in Reading Terminal Market, and really gave a fresh outlook on the unique features of... More

Guide was informative. History of Reading Terminal very interesting. Food samples...really? One small scoop of ice cream and six spoons...eewww. One small bowl of soup and six spoons...yuck. A few other morsels to share, but kinda pathetic. I'd rather pay a few bucks more (cost $16 cash only) and have my own tasting sample. More

This tour leaves the Information stand at Reading Terminal Market, 12th and Filbert Streets, by the PA Convention Center, on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 am. You will be in for a 75 minute treat. Carolyn Wyman, author of a host of food books including The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book" knows her history of Philly Foods. She relayed fascinating historical... More

My tour group was small, with a couple people from out of town, and the rest local. The tour guide was a transplant from another part of the country, and her enthusiasm for all things Philadelphia was apparent. She had a warm, friendly personality, and ensured that all our questions were answered. She had a lot of suggestions on places... More

Fascinating, informative and delightful! Along with getting familiar with the food in Philadelphia, you also get a wonderful historical overview of the city's evolution with the famous Reading Terminal (made illustrious by Monopoly) as a linchpin to the region's development. You also get to sample yummy morsels of food and visit nooks and crannies of the market you might've missed... More

My boyfriend and I couldn't have asked for a funnier, more entertaining tour around Reading Terminal Market! The tour guide, Carolyn, really knows her stuff—she's written books on Jell-O, Spam, and the almighty cheesesteak—and she's got an endless supply of fun facts about Philly's weirdest, greasiest, tastiest foods. The sample sizes are perfect (does anyone actually want to eat more... More

Lots of wit mixed with intriguing facts on this tour. It's not just about the food, either, though there's a bonanza concerning the belly. The market is a noisy and bustling place, wonderfully colorful. Plus, you can get some samples of the delicacies from some of the many vendors. And if you're in town on a rainy/snowy day, the terminal... More

Excellent tour. Guide was funny, factual, offbeat. Good storyteller, yummy food. I wanted to do it twice. More

Guide Carolyn Wyman gives an informative and fun tour of historic Reading Terminal Market . She uses props to illutrate tales from Philadelphia history, and arranges for free samples of food for the group. Tour takers learn a lot about the former train terminal, the history of the market, current vendors, and Philadelphia food history. I recommend it for visitors... More