Walking Tours in Philadelphia at a glance
- Our pick: Revolution and the Founders: Philadelphia Historic Walking Tour, US$ 29 per person (2h, 4.89★ · 4,007).
- Top rated: Philadelphia Italian Market Food Tour: 5 Tastings with Guide, US$ 59 per person (2h 30m, 4.95★ · 350).
- Best value: Philadelphia: Ghosts of Historic District & Founding Fathers Tales, US$ 25 per person (1h 30m, 4.62★ · 252).
Price per person across the 30 options priced per person: US$ 11.99–US$ 306 (median US$ 44). With 100+ reviews: 19 of 30.
Of the 30 options: 28 with live guides in English, 28 with free cancellation, 27 with instant confirmation, 17 kid-friendly, 4 private and 25 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Walking Tours in Philadelphia
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
30 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Revolution and the Founders: Philadelphia Historic Walking Tour Two-hour walking tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia with a historian guide: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin Court. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (4,007 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Dark Philadelphia Adult Night Tour: Founding Fathers' Hidden Histories Two-hour nighttime walking tour through Philadelphia's historic district with a guide holding a master's degree: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall. Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (4,678 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour: 10+ Top Sites Walk Philadelphia's cobblestone streets past the Liberty Bell, Christ Church, and Betsy Ross House with a guide who's a former comedian and history. Every day · 8 start times, 10:00 to 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (2,485 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Philadelphia: Center City Food Tour & Reading Market Bites Sample Philly cheesesteak, soft pretzels, donuts & more on a walking food tour through Center City & Reading Terminal Market with local guide and 5 tastings included. Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (1,094 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Philadelphia History Tour: Independence Hall & War Tent Walk Old City Philadelphia with a local guide past Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Museum of the American Revolution's George Washington War. Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.90 (1,010 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Philadelphia: Constitutional Walking Tour & Liberty Bell Tour Independence National Historical Park on foot. See where the Declaration and Constitution were signed, the Liberty Bell, and 20+ founding-era sites with a guide. Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.68 (947 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Philadelphia Italian Market Food Tour: 5 Tastings with Guide Walk Philadelphia's Italian Market on 9th Street with a local guide, tasting five dishes across Italian, Mexican and Vietnamese stops, tomato pie, cannoli. Tue–Sun · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (350 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Philadelphia Old City: History Pub Crawl & 4 Iconic Bars Philadelphia history pub crawl through Old City with expert local guide. Four iconic bars, 2 hours 15 minutes, unknown Revolutionary War stories and Founding Fathers tales. Every day · 16:00 and 19:00 · From age 21 ★ 4.95 (343 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Spirits of Independence Hall A mile-long ghost tour through Philadelphia's historic district with a local guide: walk Washington Square Park, Independence Hall. Every day · 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 ★ 4.27 (295 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Philadelphia: Old City 90-Minute Walking Tour & Independence Hall Tour Old City Philadelphia from Signer's Garden through Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin's grave, and Elfreth's Alley with a local guide. Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (166 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Philadelphia: Murals, Street Art & Magic Gardens Walk Lose yourself in South Philly’s murals, mosaics, and Magic Gardens. Includes gallery entry, local guide, and a donation to support Philadelphia artists. Wed–Sun · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (254 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Philadelphia Walking Tour: True Crime & Serial Killer Tales 2.5-hour walking tour of Philadelphia's Old City blending Betsy Ross House, Christ Church and Benjamin Franklin's Grave with stories of the Corpse. Sat · 14:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.92 (434 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Philadelphia: Ghosts of Historic District & Founding Fathers Tales Haunted walking tour through Philadelphia's Historic District with stops at Bishop White House, Benjamin Franklin's building, and Independence Hall. 2-3 hours, fees included. Every day · 20:00 · Season until 29 Nov · All ages ★ 4.62 (252 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted Sites Walking Tour Candlelight walking tour through Philadelphia's haunted Independence Park, Society Hill and Old City with a costumed guide telling stories of ghosts. Fri and Sat · 19:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.01 (164 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 29 per person
Philadelphia: Adults-Only Ghost Walking Tour & Haunted History Step into Philadelphia’s shadowy past on this adults-only ghost tour. Explore haunted sites, dark medical tales, and secrets of the Founding Fathers, includes all fees. Every day · 21:00 · Season until 20 Nov · From age 16 ★ 4.46 (129 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
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Philadelphia: Comedy Magic Walking Tour in Old City Step into Old City Philadelphia for a walking tour blending street magic, comedy, and quirky history, led by a Philly magician. Includes outdoor stops. Sat and Sun · 11:00 and 13:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.96 (162 reviews) Duration: 1h–1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Women's History Walking Tour Philadelphia: Untold Stories Walk past the Liberty Bell and President's House hearing stories the standard tours skip: Hannah Callowhill Penn, Ona Judge's escape, women doctors. Every day · 11:00 · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (116 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted History & Paranormal Night Walk 1.5-hour ghost tour through Philadelphia's haunted sites including Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, and Carpenter's Hall. Evening walking tour of historic district. Wed–Sat · 19:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.66 (110 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
African-American History Walking Tour Philadelphia: 2 Hours Two-hour walking tour of Philadelphia's African-American history with a live guide, starting at Independence Visitor's Center and covering the President's. Sat · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (107 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
South Philly & Italian Market Food Tour: Six Bites & Stories Walk South Philadelphia and the Italian Market with a food journalist's guide, tasting six bites from Vietnamese bakeries. Sat and Sun · 11:00 · All ages ★ 4.94 (86 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 103 per person
Secret Bars Philadelphia: 4-5 Hidden Spots Walking Tour Bar-hopping tour in Philadelphia visiting 4-5 hidden speakeasies and local favorite bars with a live guide, one tequila shot, and line skipping at each stop. Fri and Sat · 16:00 and 19:00 · Ages 21–70 ★ 4.76 (78 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Compare 9 more options for Walking Tours in Philadelphia
From US$ 11.99 per person · 2 h to 3 h
Philadelphia History Walking Tour: Women & Untold Stories Two-hour walking tour through Old City and Independence Park with a guide who centers the women, Indigenous people, and people of color who shaped America. Every day · 13:00 ★ 4.95 (76 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Italian Market After Dark Dinner Tour: 5 Stops, Chef-Led Join a professional guide through Philadelphia's Italian Market for 2.5 hours, sampling wine, charcuterie, handmade pasta, and cannoli before dining at Angelina's. Sat · 16:30 and 17:00 · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (37 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour: Four Tastings Walk Philadelphia's Africatown neighborhood on a guided food tour sampling four dishes from West African, Jamaican, Southern and Italian kitchens. Wed–Sat · 10:30 and 13:30 ★ 4.94 (17 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
East Passyunk Food Tour Philadelphia: 2-Hour Walking Guide Two-hour walking food tour of Philadelphia's East Passyunk Avenue with a local guide, food tastings and stories of the neighborhood's top restaurants and bars. Sat · 15:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.89 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 105 per person
Chinatown Food Tour Philadelphia: Dumplings & Peking Duck Guided food tour through Philadelphia's Chinatown with tastings of dumplings, Szechuan, Cantonese, peking duck and boba tea at local restaurants. Sat and Sun · 11:30 · From age 8 ★ 4.20 (5 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 105 per person
Philadelphia Walking Tour: Independence Hall & Market Private 3-hour walking tour of Philadelphia with a guide covering Independence Mall, the Liberty Bell, and Mural Mile's street art, ending at Reading Terminal Market. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Philadelphia Haunted Tour: Self-Guided Liberty Ghost Walk Self-guided haunted walking tour through Philadelphia's Old City and Society Hill with GPS audio guide, lifetime access, and offline maps. Every day · No fixed time · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 1h 30m–2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 11.99 per person
Philadelphia Food & Shopping Walking Tour: Vintage Shops & Tastings Walk through Philadelphia's Old City and Chinatown with a guide, visiting vintage boutiques and the oldest confectionery in the country while sampling. Sat and Sun · 13:00 · Ages 21–80 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Private Food Tour Philadelphia: Chinatown to Liberty Bell Walk through Philadelphia's Chinatown and historic district on a private three-hour food tour with a live guide, tasting pretzel cheesesteak, roti canai. Every day · 11:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 306 per person
The top 12 of 30 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolution and the Founders: Philadelphia Historic Walking TourOur pick | US$ 29 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 4,007 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Philadelphia Italian Market Food Tour: 5 Tastings with GuideTop ratedGroup of up to 10 | US$ 59 per person | 2h 30m | 4.95★ · 350 | Tue–Sun · 10:30 | English |
| Philadelphia: Ghosts of Historic District & Founding Fathers TalesBest value | US$ 25 per person | 1h 30m | 4.62★ · 252 | Every day · 20:00 · Season until 29 Nov | English |
| Dark Philadelphia Adult Night Tour: Founding Fathers' Hidden Histories | US$ 38 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 4,678 | Every day · 19:00 and 20:00 | English |
| Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour: 10+ Top Sites | US$ 44 per person | 1h 30m | 4.91★ · 2,485 | Every day · 8 start times, 10:00 to 17:00 | English |
| Philadelphia: Center City Food Tour & Reading Market BitesGroup of up to 12 | US$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.85★ · 1,094 | Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Philadelphia History Tour: Independence Hall & War TentGroup of up to 12 | US$ 45 per person | 2h 30m | 4.90★ · 1,010 | Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Philadelphia: Constitutional Walking Tour & Liberty Bell | US$ 30 per person | 1h 15m | 4.68★ · 947 | Every day · Every 1 h, 10:00 to 15:00 · Season until 30 Nov | English |
| Philadelphia Old City: History Pub Crawl & 4 Iconic BarsGroup of up to 14 | US$ 45 per person | 2h 15m | 4.95★ · 343 | Every day · 16:00 and 19:00 | English |
| Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Spirits of Independence Hall | US$ 26 per person | 1h | 4.27★ · 295 | Every day · 19:00, 20:00 and 21:00 | English |
| Philadelphia: Old City 90-Minute Walking Tour & Independence Hall | US$ 29 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 166 | Every day · 10:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Philadelphia: Murals, Street Art & Magic Gardens WalkGroup of up to 12 | US$ 45 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 254 | Wed–Sun · 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (4): Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour: Four Tastings (US$ 56 per person) · Philadelphia Walking Tour: Independence Hall & Market (US$ 225 per person) · Philadelphia Haunted Tour: Self-Guided Liberty Ghost Walk (US$ 11.99 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (9): Philadelphia Italian Market Food Tour: 5 Tastings with Guide (US$ 59 per person) · Philadelphia: Center City Food Tour & Reading Market Bites (US$ 65 per person) · Philadelphia History Tour: Independence Hall & War Tent (US$ 45 per person)