The Philly Express Holiday Food & Shopping Tour
Why take this tour?
Eat. Drink. Shop. Be Merry!
All aboard for the most delicious holiday adventure in Philadelphia!
This holiday season, Founding Footsteps is serving up something extra special! Introducing The Philly Express Holi-DAY Food & Shopping Tour—a festive, flavor-packed journey through the City of Brotherly Love that combines Philly’s most iconic foods, holiday shopping, live music, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer!
Climb aboard one of our signature decked-out, BYOB holiday trolleys, where the decorations are dazzling, the music is live, and the holiday spirit is contagious! Some of Philadelphia’s most talented musicians will provide the soundtrack as we cruise through the city, celebrating everything that makes Philly magical during the holidays. And come hungry—because this isn’t your average sightseeing tour!
We’re treating your taste buds to a true Philly feast, featuring legendary local favorites like:
Angelo’s Pizzeria – A taste of some of the most talked-about pizza in the country!
Campo’s Philly Cheesesteaks – Because no Philly food adventure is complete without an authentic cheesesteak!
Shane Confectionery – Indulge in handcrafted chocolates and old-fashioned sweets from America’s oldest continuously operating candy shop!
And that’s just the beginning! We’ve got even more delicious Philly surprises in store. But the fun doesn’t stop with the food!
We’ll also make time for guests to explore Philadelphia’s beloved Christmas Village, where charming wooden booths, unique gifts, festive treats, and twinkling lights transform the heart of the city into a European-inspired holiday wonderland. Shop for one-of-a-kind presents, sip something seasonal, or simply soak up the Christmas magic.
Then it’s back aboard our holly-jolly trolley for more live music, festive fun, and holiday memories! Whether you’re planning a holiday outing with friends, a festive date, a family adventure, or simply looking for a new way to experience Philadelphia, The Philly Express Holi-DAY Food & Shopping Tour delivers the perfect combination of food, fun, music, and holiday magic. Great food. Live music. Holiday shopping. BYOB trolley fun.
It’s everything you love about Philly, wrapped up with a big red bow!
Seats are limited, so grab your favorite holiday beverage, bring your appetite, and hop aboard The Philly Express!
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