Food smells, then history follows. This Locals’ Favorites Food Tour turns Reading Terminal Market into a guided walk-and-sample mission that ends near Rittenhouse Square. You’ll get a small-group experience (capped at 12) with an insider-style guide—people like Matt, Steve, or…
A Revolutionary War walk that’s easy to steer. This self-guided audio tour pairs free outdoor landmarks with smart phone navigation, so you can explore Independence-era Philly without racing a group. I like that it keeps you moving from place to…
Philly’s Founding Sites, narrated as you walk. This GPS-triggered audio tour lets you pace yourself through key historic stops with offline maps after download, all for $14.99 and about 1 to 2 hours. I especially like the hands-free, location-based storytelling…
Serial killer stories in Philadelphia come with a history lesson. This is a walking tour that pairs founding-era landmarks with spooky true-crime tales—and it keeps moving, so you’re not stuck listening in one spot. I like that the guides have…
South Philly has a different kind of magic. This shared walk ties It’s Always Sunny filming locations to real neighborhood corners, with a guide who makes the show and Philly feel connected. I love how the tour gives you two…
A city tour by car sounds simple, until you see Philly this way. You get Old City landmarks, South Philly street art, and Center City icons in a single, easy plan, with an expert guide steering the story as you…
Philly nights have a second door. This 3-hour walking tour strings together cocktails, a skip-the-line start, and a provided liquor tasting across Center City, guided in English by people who know where the crowd goes. I like the pacing (about…
Three breweries, one easy ride. I like the small-group setup and the behind-the-scenes brewery stops, so you get context instead of just hopping from bar to bar. You’ll sample along the way with round-trip transportation and a local guide who…
A ticket that lets you set your own pace. The Go City Philadelphia Explorer Pass is a flexible way to pack in big Philadelphia sights without planning every minute. I like that you download the pass to your phone for…
Winter grit, close up. This half-day trip into Valley Forge National Historical Park turns the American Revolution into real places you can stand inside—while your guide sets the story with context on the drive from Philadelphia. I especially like how…
South Philly street art feels like it’s talking back at you, and this tour brings the voices into focus. I really like how the walk connects big mural walls with the smaller alley mosaics that you might otherwise miss, and…
Philadelphia shows off fast on this tour. This vintage car or electric cart ride turns a lot of Philly highlights into a single, guided afternoon loop. You’ll hear stories as you go, then hop out for quick looks and photos…
Two ships, one walk, lots of naval stories. I like this visit because you get up-close access to Cruiser Olympia and then a museum that actually helps you understand what ships meant to Philadelphia and the wider world. My other…
South Philly tastes better after dark. This evening walk through the Italian Market is built for real food time, not museum time, mixing quick bites with a sit-down dinner at the end. It’s also one of America’s longest-running open-air markets,…
One of Philly’s founding spots is always in view. This 90-minute Old City walking tour strings together the stories behind Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin, the U.S. Mint, Betsy Ross, Quaker history, and Elfreth’s Alley, with a live…