Top Philadelphia Adventure Tours

It can be tough to commit to a full city tour when you’re short on time. That’s why this small-group express evening electric cart tour of Philadelphia is designed for those on a tight schedule. Take in some of the city’s most popular landmarks illuminated in the evening air, like the Eastern State Penitentiary, the historic Old City, Chinatown, and much more.

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime on MyFlight Tours' downtown Philly helicopter tour! Soar high above the city and take in breathtaking views of the iconic skyline, the shimmering Delaware River, and famous landmarks like the Comcast Center. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a thrilling day out, this unforgettable experience will leave you speechless. Don’t wait — book your flight today!

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.

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.

Explore Philadelphia’s deep historic roots—and enjoy a more in-depth introduction to the birth of the United States—at the Museum of the American Revolution. Nestled among other important colonial sights, the museum offers a vivid account of the Revolutionary War through artifacts including George Washington’s headquarters tent. Book tickets early to guarantee your entry, and upgrade to include an audio guide.

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.

Escape the Park turns Old City Philadelphia into three self-guided outdoor mystery games, played on your own phone with no guide and no fixed schedule. One booking unlocks all three. The Bell's Lost Word is built for junior agents ages 6-12. Count clues hidden on real landmarks - columns, stars, names, statues - and use a Junior Agent Codebook to return the Liberty Bell's lost word. The Shadow of Old City is the intermediate game. Gather a letter at eight real landmarks, from Washington Square to Elfreth's Alley to the President's House, and name the shadow that has followed the city since 1776. The Spy Winter goes deepest - play a courier in Major John Clark's spy ring in British-occupied Philadelphia, 1777-78, and decode a cipher hidden in the city's monuments. Each game stands alone and runs 1 to 2 hours at your own pace, on foot. Play one now and save the others for next time. Start anytime and walk the streets the founders walked.

Escape the Park turns Valley Forge National Historical Park into three self-guided outdoor mystery games, played on your own phone with no guide and no fixed schedule. One booking unlocks all three. Washington's Secret Soldiers is built for junior agents ages 6-12. Using a secret Spy Codebook, they crack messages left by Revolutionary War spies at five real landmarks to deliver Washington's lost battle order. Lafayette's Dispatch is the intermediate game. Play the Marquis de Lafayette, gather a letter at each monument across the encampment, and send the dispatch that brings France into the Revolution. The Mystic Tie goes deepest, tracing the Freemason bonds among Washington's officers to decode the brotherhood's hidden word. Each game stands alone and runs 1.5 to 2.5 hours at your own pace, on foot or by car. Play one now and save the others for next time, or make a full day of it. Start anytime, play as a group, and bring the Revolution to life.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for the ultimate mix of food, flavor, history, and local treasures? neighborhood experts as you explore the strEATS of Philadelphia’s iconic Italian Markethome to some of the city’s most legendary vendors. Let a true South Philly native lead the way through this unforgettable culinary and cultural experience. Savor an Italian roast pork sandwich at Paesano’s from the chef who beat Bobby Flay, sit down in the city’s most buzzed-about Mexican spots for a South Philly Barbacoa Taco, or signature square pizza. Taste artisanal cheeses and pairings at Di Bruno Bros. and the perfect cannoli from Isgro Bakery. Wander past produce stands that have fed families for generations, specialty shops brimming with imported goods. We eat our way through the market and shop to stock your pantry, and meet the makers who keep this market alive. Voted Best of Philly Day Trip Experience, this is Philly’s most iconic market served with its greats - full of heart, history, and unforgettable flavor.

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 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.