Tours in Philadelphia

Come see where the turn of the 20th century Jewish immigrants lived, worked, prayed and played. Includes synagogues, banks, bakeries, schools. Dr. Schatz is an expert in Philadelphia Jewish History and shares his own family story as we point out the various buildings and institutions in the neighborhood. We usually can enter at least one currently active synagogue (depends on their hours), as well as the local Jewish kosher bakery. Snacks on your own, and donations at the synagogue are welcome.

Are you looking for an exciting travel experience that involves the passion, intensity and power only Major League Baseball can provide? Look no further than a Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park. This ticket to the game is your chance to take part in a thrilling night of hard-hitting competition, with all of the energy and excitement that comes along with it. Feel the suspense as each pitch is thrown, the joy as each batter hits a home run, and the overwhelming enthusiasm of thousands as they cheer on their team.

Step into the shoes of the heroes who shaped a nation on our tour. This journey isn’t just about seeing landmarks; it’s about experiencing the birth of American independence. Imagine standing where the Declaration of Independence was signed, walking the same cobblestone streets as the nation’s first leaders, and feeling the pulse of history in the air. Each step on this tour is a step back in time, offering you a unique chance to be part of America’s foundational story. Be the hero of your own historical adventure, discovering the places where freedom was fought for and won. Our expert guides will bring to life the tales of courage, struggle, and triumph that echo through these hallowed sites. Don’t just learn history, live it. Join us and walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers!

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.

Explore 5 master distilleries while making your way through a destination so rich in US History. Philly has emerged as a national leader in both dining and drinking and there is no better way to celebrate the beginning of the Rebellion than with a large pour in the nation's past capital. LAW AND ORDER The contiguous counties of Philadelphia and Bucks form the diverse, historic region we’re calling The Order. In 1791, Philadelphia, then the nation’s capital, played host to the passage of the whiskey excise legislation. It’s also where a first-term President Washington issued a proclamation against the Whiskey Rebellion’s rebels. Little could anyone have envisioned then how amazing the region’s drinking scene would become today. Check out the Itinerary to see everything included! *Valid for 30 days from purchase. **Hours of operation are subject to change. Please confirm business hours when planning your visit.

Join me on a self-guided GPS audio tour that’ll open your eyes to the full range of Philadelphia’s architecture, spanning every American style from the 1850s to the present. One of the richest periods artistically, it was also one of the wealthiest. Mark Twain called these years the “Gilded Age” because America’s economy boomed and vast fortunes were rapidly made. Gilded Age styles like Second Empire Baroque, High Victorian Gothic and Romanesque all compete for your attention on this tour. The styles they gave way to as we entered the 20th century are eye catching too, like Beaux Arts, Art Deco, and International Style. Then from the 1970s we enter the Postmodern era, where almost anything goes architecturally – and that’s where we still find ourselves today. Along the way, I’ll tell you plenty of interesting but not strictly architectural stories about Philadelphia and its buildings too.

Are you looking for things to do around the Philadelphia Historic District? Indeed, our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt takes you to see all the sights! Walk from Independence Hall to Mother Bethel’s, the Philadelphia Contributionship, Elfreth’s Alley, the National Constitution Center, and the Declaration House before returning to the start location. As you walk, see many more sights, and solve challenges at every leg. All the while, you will learn some local history and get valuable local tips. Things to do in Philadelphia, the Historic District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with many varied challenges. It should take you 3 hours to complete and ends near the start location. A fun learning experience Learn some local history Fun for all ages, kids included Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

Explore a city in a whole new way! This self-guided historical walking tour is also a game, during which you get to play detective! Put on your sleuthing hat and get ready to solve "A Silent Murder." By solving at each historical marker along the route, you will be guided through the clues to lead you to the murderer or Rex King, a silent film director. TECH SPECS A smart phone is required to play this game. Up to four devices can sign on with the same order number. DELIVERY You will receive an email with a login code upon purchase. Please make sure to also check your junk email.

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.

Explore Philadelphia with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an app and you'll be able to check the rankings feature anytime to see how you rank. Our scavenger hunt has a remote guide that will help along the way via chat. Let's get exploring in Philadelphia.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

This is not a pub crawl but rather a tour of Philadelphia's brewing history that includes tasting beers at some of our local craft breweries. We'll taste at least 4 different local beers on this tour. We'll start strong on the history and finish strong on the beer, but we'll space out the beers to make sure of a safe experience for all. Along the way we'll drink where the local beer fanatics drink. You'll leave knowing more about beer, history, and Philadelphia.

Return to the American Revolution with this essential bundle of driving and walking tours! Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers along Boston’s Freedom Trail and in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. Visit the spot where the Boston Tea Party began. Follow the famous battle of Lexington & Concord, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired! Plus, take a trip through Valley Forge, the site where General George Washington’s army faced impossible odds early in the revolution. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

An immersive clue-solving adventure around Logan Square. Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover the neighborhood with an experience you'll never forget! Reschedule anytime with no fees. It's a scavenger hunt, escape room, and urban crawl all-in-one. Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Bookings made less than a week in advance will pick up their kit at the start point on the day of the adventure - pickup location provided after booking.

We will visit a number of notable properties during the Discovering Colonial Philadelphia Public Walking Tour. We will see buildings that go back almost to the founding of the city in 1682, in styles such as Georgian, Federal, and many Revival styles and will learn about important events in American history along the way.

Eat your way through Reading Terminal Market on our Philly Food Walking Tour. You will get to experience 4 different food options from local vendors at the Famous Reading Terminal Market. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the buzzing market while enjoying a delicious selection of food from local vendors. Interact with the local vendors and hear their stories of how they got started in the market. You do not want to miss this delicious and local experience throughout the charming Reading Terminal Market. Don’t hesitate to book today!

From the chilling tales of the lingering spirits in Washington Park to the haunted site of Benjamin Franklin’s Grave, this tour will guide you in the footsteps of founding fathers, uncovering the stories and secrets that have shaped the United States of America. Go at your own pace this tour is on our walking tour app, take it anytime. The tour never expires, take it anytime. The tour takes more than one hour without stopping. But feel free to stop in at one of the haunted sites to explore more, if you dare!

With the Philadelphia Select Pass explore the highlights of the city of Brotherly Love from top to bottom with these key experiences. City Sightseeing Philadelphia One-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Tour is a great way to access over 100 sites and attractions is aboard an open-top bus with 28 stops. Spend the whole day seeing what you want in the City of Brotherly Love and let your tour guide inform you about what's going on around town! Visit the home of America’s most famous flag maker, Betsy Ross, on a self-guided or audio tour of the historic landmark. The birthplace of the American flag is alive with the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary era. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site interprets the legacy of American criminal justice reform, from the nation’s founding through to the present day, within the long-abandoned cellblocks of the nation’s most historic prison.

Are you looking for a way to discover Philadelphia’s Old City without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. • Find out about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence like Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton • Hear from producer Reid Addis, a local architect and tour guide • Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Eccentric artists, secret art sales, angry film fans, and trustee deceit, Philadelphia's art scene, is filled with contention. This Philadelphia self guided audio tour goes beyond the Liberty Bell, The Constitution, and cheesesteaks, to explore some of Philadelphia's most beguiling art controversies. Discover the stories and the infamous names who created scandals that rocked Philadelphia's art world. From Rodin's legendary sculptures to Rocky trumping the Philadelphia Art Museum's popularity. These are some of the tales that have helped shape the face of Philadelphia.

Are you visiting Philadelphia? You must try our scavenger hunt through the Philadelphia Museum district to see all the sights! It will take you from City Hall to the Philadelphia Museum of Art all while taking a few side trips and proposing challenges at every leg. All the while, you will learn some local history and get valuable local tips. This 3-hour self-guided walking tour is completed with your smartphone. You can start it at your leisure, on any day or time. You can also go as fast or as slow as you wish. Pause at any time and resume when ready.

We are the only virtual reality arcade in Philadelphia. We have hundreds of games you can choose from. This is an excellent activity for all ages and occasions. Date nights, kids parties, adult parties, all are welcome.

Join us for an unforgettable night of adventure and excitement. We'll kick things off with a thrilling session of axe throwing, where you'll channel your inner 1776 Patriot and test your aim. After working up an appetite, we'll embark on a journey through Old City's vibrant bar scene, uncovering unique spots that boast an incredible collection of vinyl records. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the past as you sip on handcrafted cocktails and soak in the atmosphere. And to cap off the night, we'll hit the dance floor and let loose to the infectious rhythms of local DJ's. Get ready for a night filled with laughter, camaraderie, and non-stop fun!

This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlers lived in caves along the waterfront. Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began. Your guide is historian, writer and tour guide Harry Kyriakodis. He has what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about 2700 titles, new and old. He's also a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.