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Dark Philadelphia Adult Night Tour: Founding Fathers' Hidden Histories★ 4.91 (4,549) · 2h
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Revolution and the Founders: Philadelphia Historic Walking Tour★ 4.90 (3,809) · 2h
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Gettysburg Battlefield: 2-Hour Bus Tour with National Park Guide★ 4.68 (2,540) · 2h
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Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour: 10+ Top Sites★ 4.91 (2,368) · 1h 30mUS$ 44View ›
Amish Country Tour Lancaster: Farmhouse, countryside & farm visit★ 4.72 (1,411) · 2h–3hUS$ 39View ›
Gettysburg: Civil War Ghost Tour with True Stories & Night Walk★ 4.56 (1,119) · 1hUS$ 26View ›
Philadelphia: Center City Food Tour & Reading Market Bites★ 4.86 (1,046) · 2h 30mUS$ 59View ›
Gettysburg Battlefield: Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour★ 4.35 (1,031) · 2h–4hUS$ 14.44View ›
Philadelphia History Tour: Independence Hall & War Tent★ 4.90 (989) · 2h 30mUS$ 45View ›
Philadelphia: Constitutional Walking Tour & Liberty Bell★ 4.68 (936) · 1h 15mUS$ 30View ›Top rated (10)
Women's History Walking Tour Philadelphia: Untold StoriesThis walking tour of Philadelphia centers on the women—founders, doctors, artists, activists and LGBTQ leaders—whose contributions shaped the city but rarely appear in the standard history. A live guide leads you past the Liberty Bell and President's House, through the Gayborhood and Camac Street, uncovering Hannah Callowhill Penn's forgotten legacy, Ona Judge's escape from George Washington, the first women physicians, and the Red Rose Girls artist collective. The tour runs roughly two hours and is wheelchair accessible on request.Is it for me?Pick this if you've already done the standard Independence Hall tour and want the stories it skips—the women founders, doctors, artists, and activists who shaped Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh Brewery Tour: Craft Beer Tasting & Local BreweriesYou’ll hop between three unique Pittsburgh breweries with a local guide who knows everyone by name. Sample up to 12 craft beers (some you won’t find anywhere else), meet passionate brewers, enjoy a snack along the way, and ride comfortably between stops — ending your day feeling like you’ve seen a side of Pittsburgh most people miss.
Philadelphia: Comedy Magic Walking Tour in Old CityYou’ll wander Old City Philadelphia with Rob—a local magician—mixing magic tricks, comedy, and strange bits of history at every stop. Watch coins vanish near Ben Franklin’s haunts, try to keep up with card tricks set to show tunes, and swap stories with other curious folks as you stroll cobblestone streets. Expect laughter, little mysteries, and maybe seeing Philly in a new way.
Philadelphia Historic District: 21 Sites & Liberty Bell Walking TourYou walk 21 historic sites across Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park in 90 minutes with a guide who has a degree in history and knows the stories behind the buildings—why the Liberty Bell cracked, what the founders debated, which conspiracies happened where. All sites are viewed from outside unless you pay separate admission to enter. The pace is steady and the route stays in the Historic District on foot.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Philadelphia who wants the founding story told by someone who knows it, without arranging transport or entry tickets themselves. Plan for 90 minutes on foot through the Historic District—that's what fits 21 sites into a single morning or afternoon.
Valley Forge: Guided Driving Tour from Philadelphia with PickupYou’ll ride from Philadelphia with a local guide who brings Valley Forge’s stories alive, from soldiers’ huts to Washington’s Headquarters. Step inside historic sites, walk under silent trees, and feel echoes of hope on trails by the Schuylkill River. It’s more personal than you expect — and maybe you’ll leave thinking about courage in small places.
Philadelphia: City Bike Tour with Magic Gardens & Rocky StepsYou’ll pedal through Philadelphia’s neighborhoods with a local guide, stopping at places like the Liberty Bell Center, Magic Gardens’ wild mosaics, and the famous Rocky Steps. Ride along the Schuylkill River Trail and pause in historic parks—all with your bike and helmet included. You might even find yourself laughing at your own attempts to keep up or pronounce “Schuylkill.”
Lancaster walking tour: Historic downtown and Amish CountryA guided walking tour of Lancaster's historic downtown and surrounding countryside, starting at the Discover Lancaster Visitors Center. You'll cover six city blocks at a leisurely pace with a local guide, visiting Penn Square, the Fulton Theatre, Lancaster Central Market (the oldest continuously operating farmers market in the U.S.), and a covered bridge, with homemade ice cream included. The tour runs 2.5 hours and requires moderate fitness and the ability to walk on sidewalks and uneven surfaces.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walking tour through Lancaster's downtown history followed by countryside views, all in English without needing your own transportation.
Philadelphia Italian Market: Chef-Led Food Tour & TastingsYou’ll wander Philly’s iconic Italian Market alongside a chef who grew up here, sampling everything from bakery-fresh cannoli to legendary roast pork sandwiches and sharp cheeses at Di Bruno Bros. Meet local vendors, sip real espresso, and get swept up in South Philly stories that linger long after you leave.
Philadelphia Italian Market Food Tour: 5 Tastings with GuidePhiladelphia's Italian Market Food Tour is a 2.5-hour guided walk through one of the country's oldest outdoor food markets on 9th Street in South Philly, with five tastings that span Italian classics, Mexican street food and Vietnamese sandwiches. Your English-speaking local guide leads a small group or private party through stalls and shops, stopping at named vendors—Sarcone's for tomato pie, a cannoli maker since 1904, Mexican restaurants, a mozzarella stand, Vietnamese banh mi spots, an olive oil tasting room and a cafe for gelato. The tour includes tastings at each stop and time to speak with shopkeepers about their family histories in the neighborhood. You can book as a public group or private tour.Is it for me?Book the public tour if you want to meet other food travelers and split the cost; book the private tour if your group wants the guide's full attention and the freedom to linger at any vendor without keeping others waiting.
Philadelphia Old City: History Pub Crawl & 4 Iconic BarsYou'll visit four historic bars in Old City Philadelphia with an expert local guide who shares the untold stories of the Revolution, the Founding Fathers, and the spies behind American independence. Drinks are included at each stop. The whole experience takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, so you're done before dinner but have plenty to think about afterward.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants the real history of Philadelphia without the textbook tone — the small-group format and included drinks at each bar mean you're actually sitting and listening, not rushing through a lecture.
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Lititz: Historic Main Street Walking Tour & Moravian StoriesYou’ll trace Lititz’s story along Main Street with a local guide who shares personal memories and town legends. Smell old pretzel bakeries, see over 25 historic buildings—including America’s first commercial pretzel bakery—and learn what makes Moravian culture unique. This short walking tour leaves you feeling connected to both place and people.
Lititz 1792 Johannes Mueller House: Guided Moravian History TourA guided tour of the 1792 Johannes Mueller House in Lititz, Pennsylvania takes you through an authentic 18th-century home to learn how Moravians lived, worked and shaped this small town. The tour runs 45 minutes with a live guide in English; the first floor is wheelchair accessible, and children from age 1 are welcome. Public transportation stops nearby if you don't have a car.Is it for me?The tour starts in Lititz town center where public transit stops nearby, so you don't need a car or a ride to get there—book it if you're staying in the area without your own transportation and want to understand the Moravian history that built this town.
Lititz: Ghost Tour Main Street, Haunted Tavern & Corpse HouseYou’ll walk Lititz’s Main Street after dark with a local guide who shares ghost stories about haunted taverns, secret graves under shop basements, and even an old corpse house from 1786. Expect laughter mixed with chills as you explore real places tied to strange tales—and leave seeing this historic town in a whole new light.
Gettysburg: Jennie Wade House Admission & Civil War HistoryYou get admission to Gettysburg's oldest museum and a guided walk through the restored home where Jennie Wade, a twenty-year-old civilian, was killed by a stray bullet during the Battle. Period-dressed guides share the family's story and point out original artifacts—a bloodstained floorboard, the artillery shell that pierced the roof, the kitchen where she died. The house is authentically furnished and narrow with steep stairs, so plan for an hour and confirm you're comfortable with the steps before you arrive.Is it for me?Right for history travelers and Civil War students who want to understand Gettysburg beyond the battlefield—this house grounds the battle's human cost in a single, specific story, and the guides know how to tell it without rushing you through.
Gettysburg: Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour & Paranormal HistoryYou enter the Jennie Wade House through the bullet hole that killed her in 1863, then spend 90 minutes moving between the interior rooms and the exterior grounds of East Cemetery Hill. The cellar is included, and ghost hunting equipment is permitted if you bring it. The tour is documented in television specials and books, so you're walking through a house with a recorded paranormal history, not a newly invented one.Is it for me?Book this if you want a paranormal tour grounded in actual Gettysburg history and documented reports rather than invented folklore—the 20-year track record and television coverage mean you're walking through a house with a real record, not a newly created haunting.
Gettysburg: Haunted Orphanage Ghost Tour with StorytellingYou’ll walk through Gettysburg’s haunted orphanage with a ghostly guide who shares eerie tales from inside its walls. Stand where generals once planned battles and orphans found shelter after war. Listen for whispers of history in dim corridors and let your imagination fill in what can’t be seen—this tour lingers long after you leave.
Philadelphia: Independence Seaport Museum & Cruiser OlympiaYou get admission to the museum building and full access to board the Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna, two National Historic Landmarks on the Delaware River. Walk through the warship's crew quarters and gun turrets, explore galleries on maritime disasters and African history on the river, and watch traditional wooden boat builders at work in the Workshop on the Water. The visit is self-guided and takes two to three hours.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to explore Philadelphia's maritime history without a guided group — you move through the ships and galleries on your own schedule, and the self-guided format lets you spend as much time as you want in the sections that interest you most.
Philadelphia: Ghosts of Historic District & Founding Fathers TalesYou walk the shadowy streets of Philadelphia's Historic District hearing true stories of restless spirits tied to the Founding Fathers and the people whose lives unfolded in these buildings. The tour hits the Bishop White House, Benjamin Franklin's building, and Independence Hall's second floor—each with its own haunting. All entry fees are included, and the evening timing means the atmosphere does the heavy lifting. Book ahead if you're bringing a group of ten or more.Is it for me?Pick this if you want history and atmosphere mixed together without having to research which buildings matter—the tour connects the hauntings to actual events and people, which is what makes it stick with kids and adults alike.
Philadelphia: Independence Hall & Liberty Bell Walking TourYou walk past Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Franklin Court, Carpenters' Hall, and President's House with a local historian guide who explains why each site mattered to the founding. The tour takes 75 minutes, covers the main historical landmarks without requiring entry fees, and works for all fitness levels on accessible city streets. Book it if you want the story of these sites without spending hours in museum queues.Is it for me?Book this if you want the core story of Philadelphia's founding sites without spending the day in museum lines—the walking tour and guide context work as a standalone experience, and you can add interior visits later if you want them.
Gettysburg: One-Hour Walking Tour & Civilian HistoryYou walk Gettysburg's southern streets with a licensed guide for one hour, learning how civilians survived the three-day battle and cared for thousands of wounded soldiers left behind. The tour covers deaths, injuries, and Lincoln's November visit. Small groups, wheelchair accessible, no separate transportation needed.Is it for me?Right for anyone visiting Gettysburg who wants the civilian side of the battle story in a focused hour with a guide who knows the town — no need to arrange your own walking route or figure out which streets matter.
