Top Pennsylvania Cultural Tours - page 4

Discover Philadelphia with Welcome Walks - digital walking tours for the modern traveler. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on your own time schedule at your own pace. Listen on your smartphone, Welcome Walks tours are distinguished by historical discoveries, art and architecture, popular culture and local food information. Each walking tour showcases local history and provides fresh air and a fun way to exercise.

Immerse yourself in the harrowing events of the Battle of Gettysburg with our self-guided walking tour of Seminary Ridge Trail. Listen to professionally narrated audio relating the experiences of generals, soldiers, and civilians as you pass by landmarks like the Lutheran Theological Seminary, Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center, and Valentine Hall. Smartphone-based tours never expire and play automatically using GPS, making this a hands-free experience.

Philly is all about the culture, the food and the people. I call this place home, and today I’m going to share with you my favorite neighborhood, the Old Italian Market. Go at your own pace, this tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. Stop anytime, and continue when you want. As you walk you'll hear the stories and history of the area and uncover what Philly is all about. You will see the most historic and local food spots. You’ll see the inventors of cheese steaks, the barbacoa king, pizza shops, the oldest Italian Market in the USA, restaurants, shops, murals, churches and so much more. Why choose this tour? It's the best deal in town and you'll hear the stories and history of the area. You'll be more Philly than a cheese steak when you are done.

Step into the shoes of America's founding fathers as you walk through the streets of Philadelphia on a private walking tour. Alongside a private tour guide, visit key landmarks of the Old City including the Betsey Ross House, Old City Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Your costumed guide regales you with stories and facts about the birth of the US and Philadelphia's significance.

Bypass the overpriced tourist restaurants with lackluster food and eat your way through Philadelphia like a local on a 2.5-hour culinary walking tour. Follow your guide to the heart of the city and visit five distinctive eateries to sample iconic Philly favorites, such as cheesesteak, tomato pie, and soft pretzels. Make sure to save room for not one but two desserts at the Reading Terminal Market.

Skip the rigid itineraries of group tours and explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer, at your own pace, on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Select a 1-,2-,or 3-day pass to suit your schedule and visit up to 25 of Philadelphia’s top attractions, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Board at any of the stops and get to know the city your own way.

Gettysburg is filled with true mystery stories. These rival ghost tours, but have the element of history. Your guide may tell you about an unsolved murder, a missing bell, bodies missing from a cemetery, and many more stories.

Follow in the footsteps of one of the country’s most popular Founding Fathers—and discover many of Philadelphia’s key historic landmarks as you go—on this small-group Alexander Hamilton tour of the city. Meet your guide in Old City and set off on foot: in between spotting highlights like Independence Hall, Franklin Court, and Christ Church, you’ll learn about important chapters in Hamilton’s life.

Enrich your visit to Gettysburg during this self-guided audio tour of the historic town’s downtown area. Learn about the everyday civilians swept up in the Civil War’s deadliest battles. Smartphone-based narration plays automatically using your GPS location. The tours are valid forever, so you can even use the audio commentary during your next trip.

Get an in-depth look at Philadelphia’s colonial heritage and architecture, without spending hours planning an itinerary, on this private walking tour. Admire a number of architectural styles and buildings that date to the city’s founding, and hear about America’s history and Founding Fathers. Stroll through Elfreth's Alley and the Old City, and stop to view landmarks such as Christ Church and the Ghost House at Franklin Court.

Skip the crowds—this private tour is for your group only! Pittsburgh Panorama: A Journey Through Iconic Landscapes isn’t just a walk—it’s an immersive adventure through the city’s vibrant heart. Stroll past soaring skyscrapers and Art Deco gems, each echoing Pittsburgh’s spirit of innovation and ambition. Dive into cultural hubs celebrating art and history, and find peace in serene urban gardens tucked away from the downtown buzz. This curated experience transforms you into an explorer, revealing the city’s hidden jewels and diverse stories. Perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers, the tour offers a fresh, intimate perspective on Pittsburgh’s most iconic and lesser-known landmarks. Let every step spark curiosity, connection, and unforgettable discovery.

Join us for a captivating exploration of the landmarks that shaped the nation. Whether you're deeply passionate about history or simply curious about America's past, our tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the birthplace of American democracy firsthand. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these historical gems! On this premium walking tour, we include entrance into Christ Church, where you will explore the church with your guide. We end with tickets for a self-guided tour of the Burial grounds, Benjamin Franklin's final resting place!

Enjoy a personal and private introduction to the City of Brotherly Love on this half-day sightseeing tour around Philadelphia. Choose from a 4- or 6-hour tour around the City of Brotherly Love, then climb aboard a comfortable minivan and explore the highlights of the city, including the Historic District, Penn's Landing, the Italian Market, and Philadelphia City Hall.

See the historic districts and breweries surrounding Steel City during this small-group bicycle tour of Pittsburgh. Ride alongside a local guide as you discover watering holes in Lawrenceville, the Strip District, Millvale, and Deutschtown. Drink various beer samples from local breweries while learning about the history of these neighborhoods. Bring your own bike or use the bicycle and helmet provided.

Explore the essence of freedom with the Philadelphia Heritage Walk, a self-guided audio tour that reveals the stories behind America's historic square mile. You will journey through iconic landmarks while uncovering hidden gems, offering insights into revolution, immigration, and the ongoing evolution of liberty. The immersive experience is ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers, encouraging reflection on the meaning of freedom today. — Self-guided audio tour through Philadelphia's historic sites — Discover both iconic landmarks and lesser-known treasures — Engaging stories of liberty, revolution, and innovation — Ideal for history buffs and thoughtful wanderers alike

Balloon Rides, Murder, Tanks, Medal of Honor... some of Gettysburg’s colorful and unusual history happened in Taverns. Stroll with a Gettysburg Licensed Town Guide to the sites of some of Gettysburg’s most historic taverns and hear unusual but true stories that took place at these legendary watering holes. Your Guide will regale you with stories about Presidents, fires, civil war activities and Temperance societies. While you will not be consuming any food or drink during the tour, at the conclusion your Guide will provide each person with a voucher to a local establishment. Gettysburg's taverns were more than drinking spots. You could sleep there, eat there, meet with others there. Those buildings that housed taverns teem with fascinating stories of Gettysburg's past.

Get to know the man behind the award-winning musical, without spending hundreds on tickets, during this private Alexander Hamilton-themed tour of Philadelphia. Learn about the banking system that Hamilton set up and revisit key episodes in the Founding Father's life. Tour stops include Independence Hall, Franklin Court, Todd House, and the Merchant Exchange Building, across the street from Hamilton's home.

Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy—and rich in American history. Discover the historical sites in the "City of Brotherly Love" on this guided walking tour. See where George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin lived and worked, and stop at some of the city’s most iconic landmark locations, such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

Philadelphia’s critical role in the founding of the United States makes it a treasure trove of historical landmarks and stories. Delve deep into its past on this private guided walking tour, which offers ample time to ask questions, take photos, and soak up the history.

We will visit a number of notable properties during the Discovering Colonial Philadelphia Public Walking Tour. We will see buildings that go back almost to the founding of the city in 1682, in styles such as Georgian, Federal, and many Revival styles and will learn about important events in American history along the way. We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be outside them while I tell you about them and events that occurred in them.

Philadelphia is a city rich in historical and cultural landmarks. Explore this abundance at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour of the City of Brotherly Love. The smartphone app-based tour will guide you to destinations including the Liberty Bell, Masonic Temple, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art while sharing fascinating facts about the sites. Take a break whenever you want, since the journey is in your hands.

Join us as we uncover some gems that contribute to Chinatown’s culture and incredible cuisine. We'll taste foods that represent multiple Asian cultures, all from small locally-owned restaurants, and even venture into cultural stores that play a big role in Chinatown. Tasting our way around Chinatown means highlighting multiple communities and countless regional flavors. We’ll cover nearly all corners of the neighborhood while you’re enjoying dumplings, Szechuan, Cantonese, bubble tea, and more. You’re bound to try something new, learn how our Chinatown came to be, and even pick up a new phrase.Not experienced with chopsticks – no problem! This tour can be enjoyed by first-timers, Asian-Americans, and anyone with an appetite for Asian cuisine. Our local tour guide is a Chinese native and can’t wait to share their personal stories, insider tips, and cultural immersion into Philadelphia's amazing Chinatown.

Now you might be wondering, wait a minute, why is it called Jim Thorpe? Did he live here? Now that is an interesting question that you'll discover on the tour. You'll also learn about the history of the town and people like Asa Packer, the coal industry, trains, millionaires row, the jail, the hangings, presidents who visited, heck, you'll even hear about old Wild Bill Hickok. This tour is not to be missed, So go on and lets get this party started. This tour is guided by your phone, step by step. It's hands free, location aware and plays as you walk. The tour is less than an hour and about .6 miles long. You'll see the sites, walk the streets and discover this hidden gems story.

Discover the little-known stories behind iconic Punxsutawney—home of the weather-predicting groundhog, Phil—during this self-guided, smartphone-based tour. Learn about the Native American history behind Groundhog Day and hear about Bill Murray’s stay in town. GPS-navigated tours never expire and include a bonus virtual tour.