Tours in Philadelphia

The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. Museum visitors are invited to explore this rich and complicated era and its connections to our world today. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE - Two-day admission - Introductory film, available in English and Mandarin, exploring the drama of the American Revolution - Audio tours highlighting key artifacts and stories in our galleries are available in English, Spanish, and French. - Printed museum maps and guides available in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Japanese. - Special exhibits are always included with your admission! - Museum shop featuring unique gifts, books, and artifact reproductions.

If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, book the Ghosts of Philadelphia! We've designed this tour to entertain anyone ages 5-100. This tour combines history with hauntings and is Philadelphia's #1 All-Ages, Family-Friendly Ghost Tour. Your spooky adventure will begin with an introduction to Philadelphia's haunted past. Then, we'll head off to visit some of the most haunted locations in Philadelphia. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Experience Philadelphia’s holiday magic with a tour through Center City’s dazzling lights and festive sights. Downtown Philly shines year-round, but during the holidays, it transforms into a wonderland. At the center of it all is the City Hall Christmas tree, a stunning display of lights and decorations symbolizing the city’s holiday spirit. This iconic spot draws visitors for photos, celebrations, and the festive energy that defines the season. After soaking in Center City’s grandeur, we’ll explore charming neighborhood displays. One standout features an entire street transformed into a “Miracle,” with homes and trees adorned in breathtaking lights. It’s like stepping into a holiday postcard or movie scene, offering a truly unforgettable Christmas experience.

Leave the driving to us and let our local guide drive you in our comfortable tour van for a half-day excursion into The Countryside of Philadelphia to historic Valley Forge National Historical Park! Once aboard our vehicle, you’ll be on your way to one of the most significant sites of the American Revolutionary War. Your guide will tell stories of the Continental Army preparing for war, stopping at the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts to give us an idea of conditions in the encampment. Your visit to the park might include a stop at the Valley Forge Visitor Center, displaying historic objects and artifacts, as well as Washington’s Headquarters along the Schuylkill River. You’ll have time to enjoy sites of interest on foot, including the National Memorial Arch, a striking memorial to those who served, and also the gothic-style Washington Memorial Chapel. Come and discover the incredible history captured in monuments scattered around Valley Forge’s picturesque surroundings.

Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Philadelphia hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Book your Private Departure Transfer from Philadelphia hotel or address to Philadelphia Airport (PHL). Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of America's most historic and most haunted city! Join the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia for a candlelight walking tour along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards lurk in the night! Experience history brought back to life with a costumed tour guide spinning tales of mystery and intrigue. Hear seldom-told tales about the city's historic sites, such as Independence Hall, Washington Square, Powel House, City Tavern, and more.

Dare to visit more than 15 of Philly's frights and sights on a ghoulish outdoor walking adventure. Walk the cobblestone streets of historic Philadelphia and catch the Spirits of '76 come alive.

Starting at Independence Hall, we will discuss the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. We will visit the President's House, the portrait gallery in the Second Bank of the United States, Carpenter's Hall, Dolly Madison's house, where Hamilton and Maria Reynolds lived, the First Bank of the United States, and Christ Church.

This experience is for the young at heart. It captures a piece of the Philly culture and is lined up so that every stop is a hop and skip away from the next. Each section of the city has 5 of our favorite bars with a secret bar or speakeasy along the tour; That even people that live in the city don’t know about. We will have a few drinks at each stop and makes some friends along the way. We look forward to having a great time with you and please drink responsibly.

Our Iconic Segway Tour now on our modern electric carts! 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!

Experience the History! Enjoy the sites of Philadelphia with a live Tour Guide on board our authentic Double Decker Buses. Hop on or Hop off at any of our 27 stops.

Interested in touring Philly's Historic District? Great! Let us show you around. Be taken back in time as you are regaled about how the Liberty Bell worked (and cracked,) envision the founders debating inside Carpenters Hall and then Independence Hall as you learn about the issues they faced and gaze upon the building where Jefferson worked in solitude to write our Declaration of Independence. We provide the history, you supply the imagination. In 90 minutes you will see 21 sites (the most of any walking tour) from a guide with a degree in History and a passion for Philadelphia. We are an owner-operated small business & the best choice for a walking tour in Philly. See you on the tour!

Discover the countless sights Philadelphia has to offer on this thoroughly enjoyable hop-on hop-off bus tour! You'll see all of Philly's iconic landmarks in your own time, including Love Park, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia Zoo and much more! On this 1, 2 or 3 day double-decker tour, you can hop-on and off as many times as you want, or stay on the bus for a full loop. Choose a 1.5 hour Night Tour to experience the dazzling lights of Philadelphia under the starry sky on a Panoramic bus tour. On this tour you can experience Philadelphia's most iconic sights such as Independence Hall, the famous Rocky Steps and Liberty Bell (must be booked separately from the hop-on hop-off bus tour). Take the Founding Fathers & Mothers Walking Tour to discover the men and women responsible for founding the USA that we all know today. On this Walking Tour you'll discover Benjamin Franklin's grave, Independence Hall and the President's House to name a few! (must be booked separately).

Calling all curious travelers and nosey locals looking to delve deeper into the city. Are you ready to get into the nitty gritty of our fair and storied city of Philadelphia? Hit all the main sites in historic Old City and Independence Park, but hear it all from the perspectives often minimized by mainstream tourism. Spend an afternoon with us and come hear this fresh take on an Old City Tour of Philadelphia! Walk by Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley, and more historic sites in Old City. Uncover incredible women, indigenous people, people of color, and LGBTQ folks who have made America what it is today.

Sesame Street® comes to life at Sesame Place®, with whirling rides, water slides, exciting shows and endless giggles. Dance and sing-a-long with your favorite furry friends in the Neighborhood Street Party. Your kids will learn about letters, numbers and friendship one of the of two street-stopping parades. Join the fun and celebrate being a kid! Sesame Place is located just 30 minutes north of Philadelphia and 90 minutes south of New York City.

The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. This 60-minute guided tour offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to see the Museum's exhibits before we open. Our museum experts will enhance your experience with additional insight into the artifacts and exhibits, provide behind-the-scenes details of the Museum’s creation, and inspire guests to dig deeper into the stories behind objects on display. MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE - Two-day admission. - Printed museum maps and guides available in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Japanese. - Access to special exhibits is included with your admission! Be sure to budget extra time to explore after your guided tour. - Museum shop featuring unique gifts, books, and artifact reproductions not found in other Historic Philadelphia gift shops.

Did you know in addition to being the city of Brotherly Love, Philly is also the city for street art? With statues, art installations, mosaics, graffiti, and over 4,000 murals there is something for all art lovers. Whether you want to take a deep dive into interpreting commissioned murals, take selfies with giant board game pieces, or get touchy feely with mosaic art, this tour provides a unique experience that can only be found in Philadelphia.

Feel the thrill of skydiving without jumping out of an airplane. It's true! Head to iFLY King of Prussia in Pennsylvania, a premier indoor skydiving facility powered by a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel. After a training session, you'll experience free-fall conditions with the help of an instructor. No experience is necessary, and afterward, you can take home a personalized flight certificate.

Learn about Philadelphia’s thriving brewery and distillery scene, tasting up to 12 beers or local spirits on this guided tour. See how beer is made and chat with brewery owners about their operations. Visit some of Philly's most popular breweries and distilleries, including Yards, Evil Genius, Love City and the Dock Street Brewery, to name a few. Round trip transportation in our signature Brew Van is included.

Satisfy your sweet tooth on a food tour of Philadelphia that features the city's best donuts. Visit three renowned donut makers, including Beiler’s Donuts and Federal Donuts, and a renowned coffee brand. This walking tour is ideal for kids and adults, and with stops in Center City and Reading Terminal Market, it provides participants with an orientation to the city.

The tour will commence at the Independence Visitor's Center with an introduction to the topic of Black History during the colonial period. You will hear about the role that Black Americans played in the founding of the nation. The group will continue to the President’s House and hear about the 9 enslaved people who were held there. The group will hear about Martha Washington's handmaid who ran away to escape slavery. The next stop is Congo Square where people of African descent held celebrations. It is also a potter's field where free and enslaved Africans are still buried to this day. The next stop is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. You will hear about the liberation of a woman whose slave owner attempted to abduct her back into slavery and the trial of her rescuers. You will also see the traditional sites of Independence Hall, liberty bell, Congress Hall, and much more

On our Secret Food Tour: Philadelphia, you'll be led through the busy streets of Philly for a mouth-watering three-hour urban gastronomy tour in the central and historic areas of the 'City of Brotherly Love'. You'll get to try an innovative twist on the soft pretzel, the pretzel Philly cheesesteak made with ingredients sourced from vendors in the Reading Terminal Market. We'll also try an amazing Malaysian dish in Chinatown. You will travel to the heart of the Emerald Isle too; plus there will be two sweet treats, one will be a life changing Pennsylvania Dutch plus the Secret Dish, which will only be revealed on the tour.

Our Philadelphia Signature Brunch Cruise is an unforgettable experience. Dine and dance on the Delaware River with views of the city’s magnificent skyline on this casual afternoon out. Enjoy a delicious, chef-prepared buffet and gorgeous views of Philadelphia’s spectacular architecture. You’ll marvel at famed city landmarks, such as the Ben Franklin Bridge, from our cozy, climate-controlled interior, and open-air roof decks. We keep the spirits flowing with a fully stocked bar, games, and lively music from our DJ. Join us for a memorable, one-of-a-kind brunch cruise on the water