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Dark Philadelphia Adult Night Tour: Founding Fathers' Hidden Histories★ 4.91 (4,549) · 2h
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Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour: 10+ Top Sites★ 4.91 (2,368) · 1h 30m
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Revolution and the Founders: Philadelphia Historic Walking Tour★ 4.90 (3,809) · 2h
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Philadelphia: Center City Food Tour & Reading Market Bites★ 4.86 (1,046) · 2h 30mUS$ 59View ›
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 ›
Philadelphia: Electric Cart City Tour with Rocky Steps & Old City★ 4.84 (815) · 2hUS$ 69View ›
Philadelphia: BYOB Trolley Tour with Comedian Guide & Rocky Steps★ 4.87 (709) · 2hUS$ 49View ›
Philadelphia Food Tour: Cheesesteaks & Reading Terminal Market★ 4.77 (551) · 2h 30mUS$ 65View ›
Lancaster County: Amish Village & Buggy Country Day Trip from Philadelphia★ 4.94 (460) · 8hUS$ 249View ›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.
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.”
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.
60-Minute Escape Room at King of Prussia Mall: 4 GamesA 60-minute escape room adventure at King of Prussia Mall where you and your team solve puzzles, find clues and complete a mission inside a locked room with a live guide. Choose from four games: Prison Break, The Heist, Playground or Legend of the Yeti. An adult must accompany anyone 14 and under; games are recommended for ages 13 and up.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to work together on a single challenge with a guide on hand to help—the live guide and the 60-minute structure mean you're not navigating puzzles alone, and the four different games let you pick the story that appeals to you.
Philadelphia: True Crime & History Walking Tour Old CityYou’ll walk Old City with a local historian who brings Philly’s true crime legends alive right where they happened. Expect eerie tales at sites like Betsy Ross House and Elfreth’s Alley, plus time to reflect over a drink at the end. If you want something deeper than just Liberty Bell selfies, this is your kind of day.
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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.
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Spirits of Independence HallA guided ghost tour through Philadelphia's historic district covering a mile of haunted sites including Washington Square Park, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the First Bank of the United States, the American Philosophical Society Library, Bishop White House, Old St. Joseph's Church and St. Mary's Church & Cemetery. A local expert guide leads the walk, sharing intensely researched true stories of documented hauntings and spectral sightings tied to America's founding and the city's Revolutionary past. The tour lasts about an hour and is wheelchair accessible; a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended.Is it for me?This is a shared walking tour led by a guide, so you follow the route and listen to the stories rather than investigating on your own. Choose it if you want Philadelphia's ghost stories woven into the city's actual Revolutionary history, told by someone who knows the district and the documented hauntings tied to each site—not a theatrical performance, but a grounded walk through real locations with real historical weight.
Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Ticket & Audio GuideYou’ll step right into Philadelphia’s revolutionary past with two-day admission to the Museum of the American Revolution. Hear debates echoing through immersive galleries, stand before Washington’s original tent, and follow stories in your choice of language with an audio guide. There’s space to linger or double back if something grabs you — this place leaves you thinking long after you leave.
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites Walking TourThe Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is a candlelight walking tour through Independence Park, Society Hill and Old City led by a costumed guide who tells stories of hauntings and supernatural encounters at historic sites. The tour runs about 75 minutes and covers four stops, including the Liberty Bell Center, Library Hall, Washington Square Park and Powel House. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?At 75 minutes, this tour fits into a single evening without eating up your whole night—long enough to visit four landmarks and hear the stories that haunt them, short enough to leave time for dinner or a drink afterward in one of the neighborhoods you've just walked through.
Philadelphia: Old City 90-Minute Walking Tour & Independence HallYou walk through Old City Philadelphia's founding landmarks — Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave, Betsy Ross's home, and the Arch Street Meeting House — guided by someone who knows the stories behind the buildings. The pace is steady across cobblestones and 18th-century streets, ending with local tips for the rest of your Philly visit.Is it for me?Right for travelers with limited time in Philadelphia who want the founding story told straight, without arranging separate tickets or figuring out which sites matter most. Ninety minutes is tight, which is what makes hitting seven landmarks in one walk possible.
Philadelphia: Adults-Only Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted HistoryYou’ll wander Philadelphia’s oldest streets after dark on this adults-only ghost tour—hearing stories of haunted houses like Powel House, run-ins with founding fathers’ spirits near the First Bank, and chilling medical history at an infamous hospital site. With a local guide leading the way (and no kids allowed), you’ll get a glimpse into Philly’s eeriest corners—and maybe leave with goosebumps.
Philadelphia: Secret Bars Walking Tour & Hidden SpeakeasiesYou’ll slip through unmarked doors and hidden alleys on this Philadelphia secret bars tour, sharing laughs over tequila shots and skipping every line with your guide. Expect a handful of unique bars—even some locals don’t know about—and time to actually settle in at each stop. If you’re craving real Philly nightlife without any tourist fluff, this is where it happens.
Philadelphia: Black History Walking Tour & President's HouseYou’ll walk Philadelphia’s oldest streets with a local guide who brings Black history to life—from standing outside the President’s House learning about Oney Judge’s escape to pausing in Washington Square Park above unmarked graves. Expect real stories, unexpected laughter, and time to reflect inside Mother Bethel AME Church before ending near the Liberty Bell.
