You hungry or nah?!
Duration: 4 Hours | Perfect for: Solo Guests, Small Groups, etc. | Max Number of Guests: 12
What's Included: Fun Philly Native/Guide, Food Samples, Nonalcoholic Beverages & Dessert
The food is fire. The art is bold. The vibe is family reunion.
These murals? They tell the stories the world tries to silence.
Every bite and every stop is intentional and Black AF.
Uptown Soul Food Tour is a kid-free cultural experience curated to give adults a much-needed fun half-day walking tour enjoying beautiful community murals, yummy food from local Black restaurants, and shopping at Black businesses while making new friends. All adults are welcome!
What's on the Uptown Soul Food Tour menu?
You'll enjoy delicious generous samples from:
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The Nile Cafe (vegan chicken, collard greens, yams)
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K&J Jamaican Restaurant (fresh sorrel or ginger juice)
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Cluck & Gills (shrimp, fish, and crab fries)
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Lily of The Valley Cupcakery (cake slice or cupcake)
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Grill & Dutchy (jerk chicken, rice and peas, mac and cheese)
Yes, this food will fill you up - no additional dinner reservations needed!
All locations and menu items are subject to availability!
Plus, SHOP at these amazing Black-owned spots:
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Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery (large print photography)
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Perfectly Flawless Boutique (women's clothing & accessories)
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Uncle Bobbies Bookstore (coffee, snacks, books & merch)
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Yadain Cultural Solutions (skincare/haircare products)
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DJ Sean's Music Studio (records, cds, dvds, cassette tapes and more)
photography by Alex Bellink
OFFICIAL 2025 TOUR DATES:
June 7th
June 21st
July 5th
July 19th
Meeting Location:
The Nile Cafe - 6008 Germantown Avenue (19144)
Good to know:
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Super convenient with access to public transit, Uber/Lyft (only 20 minutes from Center City/tourist areas), and free street parking.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour is NOT gluten-free or allergy sensitive at this time. There's only one vegan option on this tour (bbq chikn, jerk chickpeas, vegan mac and vegan sweet potatoes - items subject to change without notice).
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UPTOWN
SOUL FOOD TOUR
Public tour dates are open the general public on Friday, May 23, 2025!
All Inclusive Adult Tickets:
$88 - Early Bird Ticket
(until sold out)
$99 - General Admission
Book a complimentary Discovery Call HERE to start the conversation today!
Private & custom food tours are available all year round.
"This Uptown Soul Food Tour was one of the best experiences I’ve been on that connected people with soul food and local community." -
Nathan, visitor