Top Philadelphia Cultural Tours

Explore the highlights of Philadelphia in a unique way as you drive through the City of Brotherly Love in a vintage car. Your knowledgeable guide takes care of all the logistics and navigation while ensuring you maximize your brief time. See several landmarks in a few hours, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Philadelphia Museum of Art, while listening to fascinating insights from your local guide.

There’s so much history to uncover in Philadelphia that it can be tricky to know where to start when you’ve only got time for a short tour. Thankfully, this guided walking tour is designed for those tight on time, but still offers you the chance to see some of the city’s most popular sights, including the Liberty Bell and the hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Philadelphia is famous for its murals—and on this small-group walking tour of two South Philly neighborhoods, you can look forward to discovering some of the city’s top public artworks. Meet your guide in the afternoon on South Street and head off to see colorful art in the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods. Then, finish with a trip to the Magic Garden, an immersive sculptural environment.

Explore Philadelphia's Old Town on our music infused, British narrated and top notch technology guided tour. The top notch production quality will elevate the experience offering an ambiance of the revolution. Don't miss out on this experience. Now a rebel is defined as “a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.” You will discover the sites of the American Revolutionary Rebels that fought the British Empire. The most powerful empire in the world. And won. You’ll see Ben Franklin’s grave, independence hall, the Betsy ross house, the restaurant the founding fathers feasted, Alexander Hamilton’s home, the Liberty Bell, Carpenters Hall, the First Bank of the United States, the oldest alley in Philadelphia and more. You’ll hear the tales of the American Rebels Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Haym Solomon, Betsy Ross, John Hancock and other well-known rebels that founded this great nation.

Philadelphia has it all, from major historical sites to art museums and pop culture landmarks. Optimize your sightseeing experience with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you see all of the City of Brotherly Love’s most famous attractions while getting off to explore on foot as much as you wish.

Take a deep dive into Philadelphia's history on this small-group walking tour of the city’s Revolutionary landmarks. With a full roster of historical sites like Independence Hall, as well as newer institutions such as the Museum of the American Revolution to see the tent where George Washington lived during the war. This tour combines all the essentials for a keen understanding of Philly’s crucial role in the founding of the United States.

Explore Philadelphia on a bicycle with a 3.5-hour tour of the city’s most beloved sites. Pedal alongside your guide as you loop through the city, and pause to take in the Philadelphia Museum of Art before riding a scenic river trail to Rittenhouse Park. Learn about Philly history and culture at Washington Square Park, the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and enjoy a pace and route that’s tailored to your group’s needs. This small-group tour ensures a personal experience, and offers a fun, active way to visit Philly’s essential highlights.

The only tour of its kind! This 1.5 hour walking tour makes revolutionary Philadelphia come alive for children ages 5 through 12. Huzzah! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

*new tour for America's 250th with exclusive access points* Join a 90-minute walking tour that begins at Philadelphia’s oldest remaining tavern, winds through Colonial Philadelphia's most picturesque cobblestone streets in Society Hill, and concludes within Independence National Park in Olde City. Learn how artisans, merchants, printers, clergy, and other locals shaped public opinion in the struggle between Patriots and Loyalists from 1754 to 1776. Owned, operated, and guided by a local.

Enjoy a bespoke visit to Philadelphia during this private, tailor-made guided tour. Explore the city by foot, with a private vehicle option for groups of four or less. Tick off top sights like the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall or choose lesser-known options, including personal family histories.

Discover the history and flavors of Philadelphia on a walking tour through the city. Follow your guide, who has a degree in history, to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other noteworthy sights in America's Birthplace of Independence. Get to see some of the favorite haunts of the country’s founding fathers and other influential Americans.

Enjoy an easy and flexible way to explore Philadelphia on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose between three pass durations to fit your schedule, and hop aboard where and when you wish. Look forward to spotting a range of top attractions, from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to the United States Mint. Along the way, learn insider facts and stories from the multilingual audio guides.

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.

Get more from a visit to Philly and walk in the footsteps of America's Founding Fathers on this walking tour of Philadelphia's old city. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters' Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history. This walking tour is ideal for history buffs or first-time visitors trying to get their bearings in a new city.

Discover a different side of Philadelphia and learn about its notable female history-makers on this guided walking tour. Stroll through historic Philadelphia and landmarks such as Independence Hall, the President's House, and more, and learn about women pioneers in medicine, politics, art, and other change-makers throughout the city's 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.

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.

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.

Over the age of 50? Rather not have a large group size? We cap the number for this tour at 12! Join us for a reasonably paced walking tour in Old City Philadelphia with a caring guide who is an accredited historian. Philadelphia led the way to America's independence from Britain. Explore Old City on foot and walk in the steps of Ben Franklin, George Washington, Commodore Barry, Alexander Hamilton, and many more! Please note: You must be able to walk or wheel half a mile over flat terrain. We cross one street that is cobblestone. You will need to go up one step into the President’s House site. Good to know: This tour goes rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes than can walk on cobblestone. In hot weather, consider bringing a water bottle. Two sets of toilets are nearby during the first half of the tour.

Tours currently run on Saturdays and Sundays. Friday- Sunday availability coming in June! Discover Philadelphia’s vibrant history with a local comedian and guide on this engaging 90-minute walking tour through Old City. Explore iconic sites like Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, and Elfreth’s Alley, all while enjoying a blend of humor and captivating storytelling. With small group sizes, expect a personalized experience that shares his deep passion and insider knowledge of this historic neighborhood. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike, this tour promises an entertaining journey through America’s past. - 90-minute guided walking tour through Philadelphia’s Old City - Visit historic sites, including Independence Hall and Christ Church - Enjoy storytelling and humor from a local expert guide - Small group size of up to 20 guests for an intimate experience

Transport yourself back in time to 1777 on a self-guided driving tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. This crucial Revolutionary War site, where the Continental Army encamped under George Washington’s command, serves as a monument to the bravery and resilience of the American Revolutionaries. As you drive through the park’s 3,500 acres, you’ll hear captivating tales of their heroism and challenges.

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.