Driving Tour of Valley Forge National Park from Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, USA
- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Valley Forge National Historical Park is one of the country’s most important Revolutionary War landmarks—and this tour makes exploring easy. In the morning, meet your guide in Philadelphia, hop aboard your comfortable vehicle, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll follow in the footsteps of the Continental Army, will see Washington’s Headquarters, will admire the National Memorial Arch, and much more.
- This small-group tour is capped at 12 to keep things personal
- Round-trip transit from Center City Philadelphia makes logistics easy
- Discover the historical highlights of Valley Forge, all in just half a day
- Your guide’s storytelling will bring the region’s rich history to life
What's Included
- Transportation to/from Philly & Valley Forge
- Local English-speaking guide
- Donation to Valley Forge National Park
- Scenic views !
- Additional food and drink
- Souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities for the guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1200 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
SW corner of 12th and Arch, outside of the Panera Bread (across 12th Street from the Reading Terminal Market). Look for the street signs that say WeVenture Tours.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Visitor Center At Valley Forge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Muhlenberg Brigade
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
National Memorial Arch
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
1400 N Outer Line Dr
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Statue of General Friedrich von Steuben
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Artillery Park (Pass By)
Washington Memorial Chapel (Pass By)
Schuylkill River Trail (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Rosemary_P, July 2026
As a retired history teacher, Marty is a fabulous guide. He narrated the tour skillfully with a lot of humor as well. We loved it. Highly recommend!!
Amy_W, July 2026
Dale was an excellent tour guide! Easy pickup/drop off for the tour from Reading Terminal Market area. Highly recommend the tour- we learned so much about Valley Forge. We booked this tour w/ coordinating pass to Museum of American History- definitely a must see museum while you're visiting Philadelphia!
Eileen_K, July 2026
Our guide was very personable and informed. He knew the subject matter so well and conveyed it in such a way that we could actually picture what had happened 250 years ago!
Viola_R, July 2026
Jason was a wonderful tour guide. My husband and I enjoyed the ride, the history lessons and the scenery. If you like history, this tour is for you!
JaimiandPaul_B, July 2026
Rick was an incredible guide. His knowledge about Valley Forge, Washington and the Revolutionary War was impressive. What set his apart from others is his ability to answer questions and communicate. The tour itself was informative with multiple stops along the way. The only downside is that Washington’s residence is being updated, so no access to seeing inside until sometime next May. My son and I really loved seeing inside the huts. The visitor center also has lots of pertinent information.
Kishan_B, July 2026
Had a great time with Rick! He was knowledge of the American revolution and explained it in a simple manner whilst being really friendly. The tour itself was efficient and had a great time at the park. Would highly recommend!
John_G, July 2026
If Dale is your guide, you will be in great company. His attention to detail is spot on. His years of experience as a history professor makes all the difference!
Devon_T, July 2026
Thorough, on time, flexible (we spent a little extra time at one stop to watch the musket demonstration!)) James was very knowledgeable and share information with humor and variety.
Michael_G, July 2026
Comfortable ride on the designated road thru Valley Forge National Park. Opportunities to step out at certain points of interest.
Charlotte_J, June 2026
I had never been to Valley Forge before so having a guided tour really made it a great experience. Dale Russell was very thoughtful and knowledgeable. It rained off and on a bit but Dale kept everything moving. Great experience!
Rebecca_T, June 2026
Thursday, June 11th my granddaughter and I had a tour with Brittni! There are no words...truly the BEST tour guide in all my years of traveling, through the US or Europe. Brittni, started the trip like we've known her all our lives, information, fun facts, info on what we're viewing out our windows at the time. There were two other groups with us, she brought us all together through her kind personality. The stops during the tour were perfectly planned, she listened and cared about photo ops & parts of Valley Forge that were important to each and everyone of us. We Venture is lucky to have such an intelligent, personable employee. Hope to be back for another of Brittni's tours. Thank you Brittni for making our time in Philadelphia perfection.
Ellen_R, June 2026
Tom is such an excellent guide and I would give him 10 stars! We learned so much and the historical stories he told were fascinating. Highly recommend this tour.
susiekim89, June 2026
Tom Is an excellent guide. Very worth it! Enjoyed it learned a lot! It was great very informative. Very organized!
Michael_B, June 2026
Awesome tour, Jason was the best guide! Great info, personal attention, lots of enthusiasm. Had a great, informative tour. Minivan since there were only 4 of us. Couldn't be happier. Not much walking needed.
Lucianne_B, May 2026
It was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful. The ride was very comfortable and pleasant. It was a complete experience
Margaret_O, May 2026
Dale was full of knowledge about the American Revolution and specifically the occurrences at Valley Forge…. he welcomed other peoples’ insights which generated some good discussions during the drive.He was also very flexible with his time, allowing a little longer stays at interesting stops.. He also had a way of making all passengers feel comfortable… By the end of the trip, we felt like we had known each other for years! Finally, he was very friendly and had a great sense of humor.
Kathryn_E, May 2026
Whether a history buff or not, Valley Forge should not be missed. Seeing the grounds alone is worth the trip. Tom was a terrific guide! His depth of knowledge was beyond impressive. His passion is clear throughout and he strikes the right balance of serious and lighthearted.
Ralph_V, May 2026
Adam was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Amazing stories of the soldiers and the sacrifices they made for our freedom. We can never repay them enough.
Terrence_T, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful tour of Valley Forge with Tom. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the site and the revolutionary war. In particular, he shared some interesting stories about Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, Lord Stirling, George Washington and others. I would highly recommend this tour.
Steve_A, Apr 2026
Even pace and a nice blend of being outdoors and sightseeing. Enjoyed putting early history in perspective and seeing some of the early beginnings of the nation.
YuKeong_W, Mar 2026
Relaxed and informative. Ideal for those who are interested in the War of Independence. Good Visitor Centre too.
Heather_P, Oct 2025
First, communication was superb regarding impact of government closures and reminders. Second, Rick was extremely knowledgeable about the historical sites and Philadelphia overall. Sad more people do not see this historic site. Great tour that I will recommend to friends!
Larissa_D, Oct 2025
We loved this tour with Tom! Valley Forge is one of his favorite places and it showed as he dove in deep to the history of this very important place and gave us a new appreciation of what the men and women there endured for our freedom. Since the Visitor’s Center was closed due to the government shut down, Tom added a very interesting stop along the way for us that we didn’t even know about. Definitely recommend this tour!
Cash_C, Sept 2025
James did an awesome job. He was full of information and was also funny. He gave us time to look around areas of Valley Forge, such as the visitor center, wood huts, George Washington's headquarters. I highly recommend!
Gregory_S, July 2025
Punctual pickup! My guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. During the drive to and from Vally Forge he explained many interesting historical facts and information. At Valley Forge he answered my questions with enthusiasm. At one point he wasn’t sure of an answer and immediately asked a Park Service Ranger for the answer.
Susan_E, July 2025
Our guide was very knowledgeable, kind, and interesting. We really enjoyed our trip.
Good things to know: bring water. There are a couple of bathroom stops at Valley Forge with clean bathrooms and soap & water.
Barbara_R, July 2025
Tom was a great tour guide. I really appreciated his extensive knowledge and candor about Valley Forge, George Washington, General Knox and more. He had a great sense of humor and was great with the kids in our party. They kept running up to walk with him. The tour was everything I hoped for at Valley Forge. I mistakenly reserved a tour out of Philly when I was going to Valley Forge so we connected and I was able to enjoy the tour without the ride to and from Philly.
Schenelle_N, July 2025
Adam was our guide and he was a wealth of knowledge that kept it interesting through the entire day!
Kelsey_C, July 2025
Dale was such a great tour guide. He’s knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. We had a great time chatting, laughing, and talking history with him. At the end of the tour, he had a great restaurant recommendation. Dale and the Valley Forge tour were the best part of our trip!
Angela_F, June 2025
It was quite nice. Laura, I believe was her name, was very informative. She knew so much history about valley forge. She is a safe driver. Felt very relaxed. Definitely worth the trip and money.
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