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Philadelphia Ghost Tour: Haunted History & Paranormal Night WalkYou walk six historic sites in Philadelphia's Old City district over 90 minutes with a certified paranormal guide who covers both the documented hauntings and the actual history behind each building. The route includes Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, Carpenter's Hall, Christ Church, Bishop White House, and Washington Square Park. Evening departure means you experience these landmarks in a different light—literally and atmospherically.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to explore Philadelphia's historic district at night with someone who knows the paranormal stories attached to each building—it combines actual history with the accounts people have reported, so you're not just hearing folklore. The 1.5-hour length fits into an evening without dominating your whole night.
Philadelphia: Vintage Car City Tour with Landmarks & HistoryYou’ll ride through Philadelphia in a vintage car with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Expect cinnamon-scented markets, mosaic gardens sparkling in sunlight, and quiet moments beside iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell. Each stop feels personal — sometimes even a little surprising — and you’ll leave feeling tangled up in Philly’s history yourself.
Philadelphia: Vintage Car Tour of Historic Sites & LandmarksYou’ll ride through Philadelphia in a real vintage Model-T with a local guide who brings history alive as you pass City Hall, snap photos at Love Park, and catch glimpses of mosaic magic on South Street. Expect unexpected moments — laughter with strangers or catching cinnamon on the breeze — all packed into one hour that feels oddly personal.
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: Rocky Movie Locations Private Driving TourYou’ll walk through Rocky’s neighborhood in Philadelphia, stretch on his old stoop, taste cheesesteak at the Italian Market, pay respects at Laurel Hill Cemetery, and finally run those famous museum steps—camera ready for your victory pose. This private driving tour with a local guide brings you into Balboa’s world in ways you won’t forget.
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: Museum of the American Revolution Early Entry & Guided TourYou arrive before opening time for a private 1-hour tour with a museum expert, then keep your admission valid for a second day to explore the special exhibitions and galleries on your own schedule. Early entry means no crowds, no line, and two chances to see the artifacts that shaped American independence.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the Museum of the American Revolution without fighting a crowd and need the flexibility to explore at your own pace—the early slot and two-day ticket take the rush out of a single visit.
Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour: Four TastingsA guided walking food tour through Philadelphia's Africatown samples four tastings representing West African, Jamaican, Southern American and Italian cuisines while meeting local chefs and shop owners. The tour runs two hours with a small group capped at twelve guests and an English-speaking guide who leads the walk along Woodland Avenue and into independent shops throughout Southwest Philly. You choose between a private tour for your group or a public departure where you join other food travelers.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want to move as your own group and control the pace; choose the public departure if you prefer to meet other food travelers and split the cost. Either way, the group stays small enough that the guide can actually talk with you at each stop instead of moving you through like a line.
East Passyunk Food Tour Philadelphia: 2-Hour Walking GuideThe Highlights of East Passyunk Food Tour is a two-hour afternoon walking tour through Philadelphia's trendiest food neighborhood, led by a local guide who shares the history of the restaurants, bars and shops that have transformed the street. You'll taste food along the way, see iconic murals and landmarks, and learn which spots have earned their reputation. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you request them at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in South Philadelphia or can reach East Passyunk Avenue by public transit, and prefer a structured afternoon slot rather than choosing your own timing.
Philadelphia: Hop-On Hop-Off & Philly by Night Bus TourYou board a double-decker bus and spend the day hopping on and off at 27 Philadelphia attractions—Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, the museums, neighborhoods, markets—with a live guide explaining what you're seeing. In the evening, you take a separate 90-minute guided tour of the same city, now lit up against the night sky. You control the pace during the day; the guide controls the narrative at night.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Philadelphia's main sights without planning a route yourself, and you want the flexibility to linger at places that interest you—the hop-on hop-off format lets you control the pace during the day, while the evening tour gives you a second look at the city from a different angle.
Chinatown Food Tour Philadelphia: Dumplings & Peking DuckA guided food tour of Philadelphia's Chinatown led by a Chinese-native guide, stopping at small local restaurants to taste dumplings, Szechuan, Cantonese, peking duck and boba tea while learning the neighborhood's cultural history. The tour covers nearly all corners of Chinatown in 2.5 hours, with water provided at seated stops and substitutions available for vegetarians and pescatarians.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to eat like a local instead of following a guidebook—the guide is from Chinatown and chooses restaurants based on what the community actually eats, not what tourists expect. The 2.5-hour pace means you taste multiple cuisines and neighborhoods without rushing or spending the whole day on food.
Philadelphia Food & Shopping Walking Tour: Vintage Shops & TastingsThis 2.5-hour walking tour of Philadelphia combines vintage shopping in Old City with food tastings at Reading Terminal Market, a family-owned Chinatown bakery and historic confectionery. A live English-speaking guide leads small groups (minimum four guests) past landmarks like Elfreth's Alley and the Betsy Ross House, with three sweet treats, two sweet-and-savory snacks, and two sips included. The tour is for ages 21 and up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to browse vintage shops at a relaxed pace while a guide leads you through Old City's food stops—otherwise, choose a faster-paced tour if you prefer to move quickly between landmarks.
Private Reading Market Food Tour Philadelphia: 2.5-Hour TastingA private 2.5-hour food tour through Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, where you sample four locally-sourced tastings and one drink guided by an English-speaking professional. The tour covers the market's stalls and moves along Sansom Street in Center City to explore Philadelphia's culinary heritage — Italian bakeries, Jewish delis, and farm-to-table vendors — without you planning the route or timing the stops.Is it for me?The 2.5-hour window fits a morning or an afternoon without consuming your whole day, so you can explore other parts of Philadelphia before or after — the tour is self-contained and does not require hotel pickup or additional transport arrangements on your end.
Philadelphia: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Night LightsYou board a double-decker bus at your own pace and hop off at any of 25 stops across Philadelphia — Love Park, Liberty Bell, Penn's Landing, the museums, and smaller neighborhoods. Audio commentary in 12 languages plays through headphones at each stop. Pick a 1, 2, or 3-day pass depending on how much time you have, and your ticket stays valid for a year if you need to use it later. An optional 1.5-hour night tour with a live guide is available separately if you want to see the city lit up.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Philadelphia's main sights without booking separate tickets or timing a guided group — the frequent buses and flexible hop-on hop-off format mean you move at your own pace and skip the lines at the kiosk.
Philadelphia: Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour & 27 StopsYou board at your hotel and ride a double-decker bus past 27 Philadelphia landmarks — Independence Hall, Rocky Steps, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, and more — with a live guide narrating the whole route. Hop off whenever something catches your eye, then catch the next bus when you're ready to move on. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you start and end without navigating the city on your own.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Philadelphia's main attractions in one day without arranging your own transport or planning a walking route — the 27 stops and hotel pickup handle both, and hopping off whenever you want means you're not stuck to a group's pace.
Philadelphia: 30+ Attractions Pass & Zoo with Hop-On BusYou choose between 1, 2, 3, or 5-day passes and visit as many of 30+ Philadelphia attractions as you want—Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Zoo, Eastern State Penitentiary, Betsy Ross House, and a hop-on hop-off bus tour included. Your digital pass loads in the Go City app; you show it at each attraction for entry. Reserve ahead for popular spots through the app, and plan your route to avoid backtracking across the city.Is it for me?Pick this pass if you plan to visit 4 or more attractions over a few days and want to avoid buying tickets separately at each one—the fixed price and one-app access means you move faster and spend less time at admission desks.
Private Food Tour Philadelphia: Chinatown to Liberty BellA private three-hour food tour through Philadelphia's central and historic areas, led by a live guide in English, where you walk from Chinatown through Independence National Historical Park to the Liberty Bell Center, tasting five stops including a pretzel cheesesteak from Reading Terminal Market vendors, Malaysian roti canai, Irish pierogis, a Pennsylvania Dutch pastry, and a secret dish. The private format means flexible start times and every question answered without competing for the guide's attention.Is it for me?Start from wherever you're staying in Philadelphia without needing a car—the tour walks you through the neighborhoods, and public transportation is nearby if you need it. Private means you set the pace and ask questions without waiting for a group to catch up.
