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.Operating hours.9:00 am
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
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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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
5.0
based on 300 reviews
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, Sep 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 2025
Adam was our guide and he was a wealth of knowledge that kept it interesting through the entire day!
Kelsey_C, Jul 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, Jun 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.
Laci_R, Jun 2025
Absolutely would reccomend. Tom was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable! I would go again if I had the time.
Stephen_F, Jun 2025
Rick was very knowledgeable with terrific blend of facts and fun. He made us really appreciate our heroes of the Revolution.
Jennifer_B, May 2025
I was amazingly the only one booked for this trip and it was awesome! James was great at imparting all of his historical knowledge without it being awkward with me being the only one. I highly recommend this tour! Even with a group, there would be plenty of time to walk around and see everything.
Kathy_S, May 2025
We really enjoyed the detailed history about Valley Forge. Our guide, Adam, was very informative and congenial. We highly recommend this experience.
Johm_L, May 2025
Moving experience for any patriot. Great for history buffs also. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable guide.
Deborah_W, May 2025
Laura was a very good guide. Shared history on the ride out and some on the return trip. The history surrounding Philadelphia was very interesting.
Mike_J, May 2025
Our guide, Tom was very knowledgeable about Valley Forge and was able to provide a very informative and entertaining 4 hour tour of the site.
KathyJo_V, May 2025
Laura was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a lovely tour of the countryside on our way. She was respectful of our history, yet honest about its complications.
She listened to our feedback and tailored our stops to our interests.
Marni_K, Apr 2025
Really enjoyed this tour! Marty, our guide, was wonderful. He was super friendly, professional and he shared so much information throughout the entire tour. My son and I found the tour to be very interesting and comprehensive.
Anonymous, Apr 2025
The tour guide was incredibly kind and full of historical knowledge! He could answer any question we threw at him—super impressive and made the experience even better!
eddstorey, Apr 2025
Dale did a superb job of navigating the Philly streets and highways while providing excellent background information. Also, he did an excellent job of providing appropriate information about Valley Forge. Finally, his personality was a perfect match for us.
Neal_S, Apr 2025
Great tour and conversation with our guide. She did a great job revealing all aspects of Valley Forge history, daily life, struggles for revolutionary army’s training and survival after very rough start of 3 battle losses against British troops in the early days of 8 year revolutionary war against British rule.
Michael_W, Mar 2025
Marty was great. He was very knowledgeable, patient and accommodating. He shared lots of relevant and entertaining history. Well worth the price!
Samuel_B, Jan 2025
Absolutely amazing. Went in the winter and saw Valley Forge as the continental army would've back then with the snow and freezing cold.
Adam was an amazing guide, very friendly and had extensive knowledge not only about Valley Forge but all aspect of the revolutionary war. I thought I knew a lot, but Adam managed to fill in gaps of my knowledge.
11/10. Would definitely recommend, especially if you have a passion for history and the revolutionary war.
Lindsey_W, Dec 2024
Tom was an amazing guide! He was not only knowledgeable, but made history fun and easy to remember! He made it personal and relatable, and was also very accommodating!
Windjreamer_1, Oct 2024
Washinton Headquarters was fascinating, but everything was really very interesting. A unique, very cool, happy accident-We happened upon a group of people taking the oath of citizenship at the von Steuben statue! Marty was the absolute best guide. He suited our needs and interests perfectly. His knowledge, his personality, and his love of history made our tour an unforgettable experience!
Melinda_H, Oct 2024
Adam was an excellent tour guide and knew all of the answers to our questions. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves history
Susan_N, Oct 2024
Marty was a wonderful guide. He was personable, pleasant, knowledgeable, and fun. My 13-year-old grandson truly enjoyed the whole experience in gained a wealth of information. As a homeschooler, he is used to having hands on experiences, and this proved to be Another level of first hand exposure to much of the practical tools of military Regiment of the day. All of this was enhanced by beautiful weather and gorgeous scenery with the leaves turning all beautiful colors. Marty was great at answering her questions and was very patient and kind. One of our favorite things was the beautiful chapel. We left feeling a profound gratitude for all who persevered and sacrificed to give us our freedom.
Michael_R, Oct 2024
Ended up with a private tour and my guide was great! Such an interesting tour to tale for those that appreciate history!
Patrick_B, Oct 2024
Adam was a pleasure! Full of knowledge and he gave us all lots of insights about Valley Forge. Not only of the area but about many of the people who were there. We are so fortunate to have Adam as our tour guide. One the best tours I’ve been on!
If you get Adam you will have the best time.
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