Books and Cooks

Philadelphia's University City neighborhood is home to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
The neighbourhood also boasts some of Philly's finest street food! You'll get the best of both the academic scene in Philly and our dynamic and diverse food culture on the Books & Cooks tour.

Highlights:

•Experience the intersection of literature and learning, and culinary masterpieces on this double-themed Philadelphia walking tour.
•Explore Drexel University's historic architecture and continue through Philadelphia's University City neighborhood to the University of Pennsylvania and its iconic college sport venues - Franklin Field and the Palestra. If you're lucky, you'll get a look inside the legendary Palestra.
•Marvel at the beauty of Penn's Locust Walk, admire Houston Hall (home of America's first Student Union), and be impressed by Frank Furness' Fisher Library.
•Studying always works up an appetite, which we help quell with a jaunt to Spruce Street, where you can navigate some of Philly's best street food and food trucks.


Meeting/pick-up point: 30th Street Station - Inside near the center of the station next to the WWII Memorial.
Ending point: 40th St. Trolley Station - The traveler will be able to ride the trolley (token provided) back to 30th St. or continue into Center City.
Duration: Two hours.
Start/opening time: 10am.
Languages: English.
Includes: English speaking guide, Trolley token.

Assistance or guided tour

10:00 am

Appropriate age for child ticket from 6 to 11 years