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Learn all about Philadelphia’s architectural history, from the Gilded Age to the present day—and enjoy a cost-effective and flexible way to explore the city—with this self-led smartphone audio tour. Upon booking, download the app and set off whenever you’d like; the app’s GPS maps ensure you won’t get lost, even without internet connection. As you go, learn from the architect-narrated tour all about Philly’s historic landmarks.

Discover many of Center City’s best-known architectural highlights and historic landmarks on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide at Reading Terminal Market and set off on foot: you’ll view Philly icons like City Hall, the Ritz-Carlton, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and Love Park from outside, while your guide shares the stories behind the sights.

See some of Philadelphia's top attractions at a discount with The Philadelphia Pass. Select your choice of three, four, five, or seven activities from a list of options and get direct entrance after you save your pass on your mobile device. Use your pass for touring options such as the Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Philadelphia Tour, or for entrance tickets to venues such as the African American Museum or Betsy Ross House. Pass is valid for 30 days after the first use.

Ghosts! This evening walking tour is filled with tales of the lost souls who haunt Old City. Hear about yellow fever, gun duels, horrible injuries, gross illnesses ... we hope you're okay after this.

Learn about the people and places that have made Philadelphia one of the most queer-friendly cities in the world during this guided “Gayborhood” walking tour. Highlights include antiwar and LGBTQ activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, Barbara Gittings, the “Mother of Lesbian and Gay Liberation,” and Gloria Casarez, Philadelphia’s first director of LGBT affairs. Upgrade to include a private tour for five people or more.

Have the special opportunity to explore the Museum of the American Revolution before it opens to the public—and learn all about this singular chapter in American history—with this special package. Make your own way to the museum in the morning, head right in with your prebooked tickets, and set off on a tour of the museum’s exhibitions. You’ll encounter a wide range of artifacts, and will learn more from your guide’s stories.

Discover the historical highlights of Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood—and enjoy a totally new way to see the sights—on this comedy- and magic-themed sightseeing tour. Pick from a range of convenient start times, meet your comedy magician guide at the Bourse Building, and set off on foot. In addition to seeing the area’s monuments and landmarks, you’ll enjoy an engaging and interactive magic show based on local history.

Philadelphia is one of the country’s oldest cities—and its centuries of history also include plenty of ghost tales, spooky stories, and other macabre myths and legends. Meet your costumed guide and explore Philadelphia’s historical landmarks after dark. You’ll see the highlights of Old City, Society Hill, and Independence National Historical Park, and will also hear tales of hidden burial grounds, haunted houses, and other dark secrets.

Choose from one, two, three, or five days of unlimited sightseeing with the Philadelphia Pass, and cover top attractions like the Eastern State Penitentiary with a single package ticket. The pass is easily downloaded to your mobile device, so you can ditch the complicated vouchers. Explore the city of brotherly love at your own leisure—ideal for tourists and residents alike.

Uncover Philadelphia’s dynamic African-American heritage during this Black history-focused walking tour. Learn about the lives of enslaved people, including the daring escape of Martha Washington’s handmaid, and the Black pastor who founded African Methodist Episcopal Church. You’ll cover the city’s top attractions along the way, including the Liberty Bell and Congress Hall.

Gain some haunting new insights on the Founding Fathers and American history on this adults-only ghost tour of Philadelphia. You’ll learn the dark truth behind one of the oldest public hospitals in America and visit a historic home rumored to be the most haunted building in Philly. You’ll also pay a visit to the First Bank of the United States, said to be haunted by the ghost of Alexander Hamilton.

See a perspective on Philadelphia that many visitors miss—and enjoy an indulgent meal simultaneously—on this lunchtime cruise of the Delaware River. Board the Spirit of Philidelphia at Penn’s Landing and settle in for a relaxed sightseeing tour. Admire the city’s skyline, learn about its key landmarks from the tour’s live narration, and help yourself to the wide-ranging buffet lunch offerings and bottomless non-alcoholic beverages, indulging how you like.

Uncover Philadelphia’s dark past, and visit some of its most famous landmarks besides, on this macabre, small-group walking tour of Center City. Meet your guide (a college professor or trained historian), and set off to sights ranging from Betsy Ross House and Elfreth’s Alley to Christ Church and beyond. As you go, listen to ghost stories, legends about famous serial killers, and other spooky tales.

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.

Step back in time and learn about Philadelphia’s rich history as you walk through the Old City and Independence Park. Walk along the cobblestone streets and see several points of interest including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Your guide sheds light on the history of America’s historic capital as well as the women, people of color, indigenous groups, and LGBTQ individuals who helped shape the nation.

East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia is regarded as one of the city’s must-try restaurant rows—and this small-group walking tour offers the perfect introduction. Meet your guide locally, and come hungry: as you stroll from one end of the lively thoroughfare to the other, you’ll stop to visit various food businesses and historic landmarks, meet local vendors, and sample everything from cheesesteaks to Italian pastries.

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.

Philadelphia’s rich history and iconic landmarks can sometimes feel overwhelming. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers Philadelphia’s hidden treasures and local stories.

Discover one of Pennsylvania’s most distinctive regions and communities on this full-day, small-group tour of Lancaster County’s Amish Country. In the morning, meet your guide in Center City Philadelphia and travel via air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll learn all about the region’s Amish history, will see working farmers and visit the Amish Village Museum, can shop for Amish goods from pies to quilts, and otherwise discover this region’s unique heritage.

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.

You can create your own start time subject to my approval, of course, as to my availability for any particular hour you choose. (You have an option to choose your own start time or go with the further discounted set times of: 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. daily.) Visit various American Revolutionary historic sites and unique vistas within the eastern section of the Center City section of America's first capital. See places where people have lived continuously since the 1700's, important locations of the planning of the American Revolution, the home of the inventor of electricity, and more. I’m a native, so my tours aren’t corporate, scripted, or shouted through a megaphone. I keep it relaxed, engaging, and actually fun - more like exploring with a local than surviving one of those loud, cookie‑cutter, obnoxious tours.

Philadelphia has served as the backdrop for some of your favorite movies and television shows—and there’s no better way to see these famous locations than on this fully guided walking tour. Step behind the scenes of the city’s film history as you explore the streets and landmarks that have appeared on the big and small screen. Along the way, you’ll visit iconic Philadelphia locations like Philadelphia City Hall and LOVE Park, while hearing stories about the filmmakers who brought the city to life on screen, including directors like M. Night Shyamalan and Martin Scorsese. You’ll also stop by filming locations featured in hit shows such as It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Cold Case. Of course, no Philadelphia movie tour would be complete without paying tribute to the city’s most famous cinematic hero. You’ll visit several locations from the legendary Rocky franchise—including the world-famous Rocky Steps.

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions, such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, on a 75-minute loop. Select from a 1- or 2-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city with live on-board commentary. After dinner (own expense), enjoy the city as it’s illuminated for the evening on a Philly by Night Tour.

Get to know Philadelphia on a fun and interactive scavenger hunt through the city’s Museum District. This smartphone-based activity combines the scavenger hunt game with an informative historical and architectural tour, sending you to more than a dozen landmarks and museums to solve puzzles and perform challenges. The app allows you to explore at your own pace, starting and pausing the game whenever you want.