Top Philadelphia Full-day Tours

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.

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.

Discover Philadelphia's extraordinary revolutionary heritage and vibrant urban culture with the self-guided tour, allowing you to explore America's birthplace at your own pace. Stand inside Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Constitution was drafted, then visit the Liberty Bell that cracked its way into legend. Walk the cobblestoned streets of Old City past Elfreth's Alley — America's oldest street since 1702 — and Christ Church where Washington and Franklin worshipped. Climb the 72 Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for views, then explore the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Rodin Museum, the Barnes Foundation, and the Franklin Institute. Wander the haunting cellblocks of Eastern State Penitentiary where Al Capone served time. Browse Reading Terminal Market's 80 vendors beneath a Victorian train shed. Discover 4,000 murals making Philadelphia America's largest outdoor art gallery, and explore Fishtown's craft brewery and art scene.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Philadelphia’s highlights and history in just one day—and customize the itinerary to fit your interests—on this private driving tour. You can look forward to taking in historic neighborhoods including Old City, visiting the Italian Market and Reading Terminal Market, spotting beloved landmarks like the "Rocky" statue, and making a bonus stop at the Museum of the American Revolution. Along the way, learn insider facts and stories from your guide.

Come on to our historical tour of Philadelphia with our Rockstars of the Revolution Tour! Within a few blocks in Philadelphia, the idea of a free country was developed. You'll visit historic sites on this tour, including those where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written, presidents lived, and delegates deliberated our country's future, among other respected buildings. We'll stop by a few well-known items along the way and learn the secrets and legends these buildings harbor. We'll discuss some individuals you've probably never heard of and share some obscure historical facts. Take a ride in our time machine and travel to 18th-century America.

Philadelphia is where the United States of America came to be some two and a half centuries ago. It was here that the Founding Fathers wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence that came to separate the USA from the UK. You will be lead through the old city of Philadelphia by our expert guide and shown famous sites such as Independence Mall, home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the President's House. Your guide will inundate you with lots of fascinating stories all about the formation of the republic. The tour will then move on to Benjamin Franklin's grave where you will learn about arguably the most famous Philadelphian. You'll also visit Arch Street Meeting House to learn about the vital part that the Quakers played in the birth of the nation, and at Betsy Ross House you'll hear all about the woman who sewed the first American flag. Finally is Elfreth's Alley and Christ Church where you will find out about the normal people who played a part in the revolution

This is an in-depth tour through the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin. We learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard. We discover how during these turbulent times than Benjamin Franklin was front and center and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States, participating in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention. No other man in history signed the four major documents of this period and we will learn about Franklin's role in each of them. We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be sitting outside them while I tell you about a particular part of Franklin's life.

Discover the rich sports culture of Philadelphia on this private driving tour that takes you to the city’s most important sports landmarks. With a knowledgeable local guide, visit historic sites like Franklin Field and the Palestra (from the outside), learn about legendary athletes like “Smokin” Joe Frazier, climb the famous Rocky Steps, and gaze upon our magnificent modern sports arenas (from the outside). This immersive experience delves into the impact of sports on Philadelphia’s identity. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and casual fans alike, this tour offers a unique look at the passion that drives Philly sports culture. - Private, guided tour with a maximum of 6 guests for a personalized experience - Visit historic sites including Franklin Field and the Palestra - Climb the Rocky Steps and see the statue of boxing legend “Smokin” Joe Frazier - Explore the stadium complex housing the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and 76ers (from the outside) - Visit picturesque Boathouse Row

This is an in-depth tour through the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin. We learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard. We discover how during these turbulent times than Benjamin Franklin was front and center and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States, participating in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention. No other man in history signed the four major documents of this period and we will learn about Franklin's role in each of them. We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be sitting outside them while I tell you about a particular part of Franklin's life.