Top Philadelphia Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

Experience Philadelphia like never before on our two-hour electric cart tour! Guided by a local expert, explore Old City’s historic sites like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Elfreth's Alley. Pass through Center City, admire City Hall, and visit the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of Chinatown, South Street, and the mosaic wonder of Philly’s Magic Gardens. Join us for a memorable journey filled with history, culture, and the vibrant spirit of this dynamic city!

Philadelphia’s Historic District is pretty aptly named—the neighborhood is home to the Liberty Bell and is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about the area than you’d be able to on your own on this guided walking tour that packs in dozens of sights across the district.

See Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and sites while sipping your own beer or wine and hearing little-known facts from a guide. This sightseeing tour by trolley takes the stress off finding a designated driver for exploring as you see tops sights such City Hall, Love Park, Boathouse Row, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ House, and the Declaration House. Drinks are BYOB.

Enjoy dinner out in Philadelphia with a difference—and combine your meal with a memorable sightseeing excursion—thanks to this evening dinner cruise. Setting sail along the Delaware River, admire views from the outdoor decks of the Philadelphia skyline and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Then, enjoy a chef-prepared buffet dinner before hitting the dance floor and making the most of the DJ entertainment.

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.

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.

Discover the birthplace of America on this guided walking tour through the country’s most historic area in Philadelphia. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Independence National Historical Park and more than 20 other historic sites on this 1.25-mile trek, including the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and many more.

See the dark side of Philly during this adult night tour developed by a local university professor. Not for the faint of heart, this tour uncovers Philadelphia’s R-rated sites and stories, from vampires, pirate ghost ships, and haunted attractions to torture, executions, and the red light district. You'll also visit historical attractions and see the sights illuminated at night. This tour is not suitable for children.

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.

With several stops and two routes on this city sightseeing tour of Philadelphia, you won’t run out of things to see or do. Soak up the city's sights from the open-top, double-decker bus, and choose to stay on for the entire narrated route or disembark at any of the designated stops for to explore at your own pace along the way. Select a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass and see attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Zoo, and Betsy Ross House. Customize your own itinerary and set your own pace in the City of Brotherly Love.

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.

See some of Philadelphia’s great historic landmarks, learn some serious history, and get spooked during this walking tour of the city’s ghosts. A fun and family-friendly way to tour Old City, the tour will take you to Independence Hall, the Bishop White House, and the American Philosophical Society Museum, where you’ll learn what old Benjamin Franklin’s spirit has been up to.

Philadelphia is a terrific foodie city, but for visitors, it can be tricky to know where to find the best places to eat and enjoy. This walking tour removes the guesswork: In a small group of no more than 12, you'll eat your way through the city, from Reading Terminal Market to Sansom Street, and experience the best of the Philly food scene.

Soak up the history in Philadelphia’s atmospheric Old City neighborhood—and discover its spooky side as you go—on this haunted pub crawl. Meet your guide in the evening at your first stop, and set off on foot. You’ll visit four historic taverns and learn about their spooky histories as you enjoy snacks and drinks (at your own expense).

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.

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.

Get a new perspective on the City of Brotherly Love with this nighttime sightseeing tour. Climb on board a double-decker bus and explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer. Visit 27 of Philly’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Penn’s Landing and the Rocky Steps at the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art — on a 90-minute loop around this historic city.

Philadelphia may be the Cradle of Liberty, but it's also a city spooked by true ghastly stories of the town that inspired Edgar Allen Poe to write "The Murders of Rue Morgue" and "The Raven." On this tour, possible sightings include desecrating German Soldiers, the tragic Edgar Allen Poe, Bishop White's murderous cook, and maybe even a dancing Ben Franklin! Sights our paranormal experts walk you by and cover include Pennsylvania Hospital, City Tavern and Carpenter's Hall.

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.

Philadelphia's century-old Italian Market is home to dozens of Italian restaurants and delis, as well as newer eateries that serve its Mexican and Vietnamese communities. Avoid a bad bite and go with a guide to taste the best of the area, learn its history, and soak up its ambiance on this small-group tasting tour. Enjoy enough bites to equal a generous meal, from tacos and bahn mi to cannoli and more.

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.