PHILADELPHIA
The Philadelphia shortlist.
The 10 most popular tours in Philadelphia, with the going prices, the operators behind them and what each one is actually like once you turn up.
2-hour adult night tour of Philly’s dark founding tales, haunted stops, and illuminated landmarks, guided by a history-professor.
“The guide Brittany was very animated and explained the details in a fun way. I learned a few things.”
A 2-hour walking history tour in Old City Philadelphia linking revolution sites and founder stories for first-timers, rain or shine.
“Really fun, approachable and informative experience for the family. Definitely recommend for groups of adults. Vince was awesome!”
Open-top double-decker Philly hop-on hop-off with live English narration. See Independence Hall, Rocky Steps, South Street, Penn’s Landing.
“The bus tour was great. It's the best way to experience Philly. At times the microphone wasn't working so well, so sometimes we didn't hear everything the tour guide said. Other than that, it was just the smell of exhaust fumes that bothered me.”
Walk Philly Old City’s top sites in 90 minutes. 10+ photo stops, funny Revolutionary War stories, and a perfect finish at Independence Hall.
“Seamus was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the city was unmatched. The walking tour was so fun and a great way to walk around the historic sites with a local. We lucked out and got to be the only guests on the tour. Seamus was so personable, up for a chat, as well…”
Small-group Philadelphia history walk with Independence Hall sights, Liberty Bell area stops, and a Museum of the American Revolution visit featuring Washington’s War Tent.
“This was an outstanding tour, covering history from prior to the revolution to shortly after. Pat, our guide, was very knowledgeable and shared so much information. She answered all of our questions and added interesting tidbits about Philadelphia. We covered many historical stops. Ask for Pat when you take this tour.”
A 75-minute, $30 guided walk through Philadelphia’s Independence District, hitting 20+ Constitutional-era landmarks outside—no museum lines.
“Extremely informative tour guide. Well worth the cost. Very good knowledge of the history of America and the role played by Philadelphia.”
See Philadelphia’s founding sites, Rocky Steps, and major museums from an open-top double-decker bus with flexible 1–3 day hop-on rides.
“Your team was outstanding… The moment we arrived at the bus stop it was great!! No problem getting our tickets and the narrated tour was informative and very enjoyable. Kudos to every member of your team. I will definitely recommend this.”
Center City Philadelphia food tour with 5 tastings on a small group walk from City Hall to Reading Terminal Market. $59, ~2.5 hours.
“This was a family activity for the holiday week. Barry, our guide, was great. His obvious enthusiasm for his city was evident as he presented great information about the architecture and history of the area. Our tour included 5 food stops and we were full by the last stop. 2 food items came from the…”
BYOB Philadelphia trolley tour from Betsy Ross House: comedic history, key landmarks like City Hall and Liberty Bell, plus Rocky photo stops.
“Soo fun,excellent knowledge and great time, Staff very attentive and accommodating to the max, great great job”
See Philly in 2 hours by electric cart with a local guide, hitting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Rocky steps, Chinatown, and Magic Gardens.
“Fantastic tasting menu! I couldn’t finish my dishes, and that had nothing to do with quality. Really impressive, really delicious.”
