Philadelphia · CITY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best city tours in Philadelphia right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one; it is up top for a reason.
Ride an open-top double-decker loop through Philly’s top sights with live English narration, hop-on flexibility, and great views.
“This is a great way to see and hear about downtown Philadelphia and its history. Suiting up top on the open air bus gives you a great view!”
A 90-minute Philadelphia Old City walk with a comedian-style guide, 10+ major photo stops, and smart Revolutionary-era storytelling for first-timers.
“A great introduction to the history of Philadelphia and our country, entertaining and very informative”
Walk Center City with a small group and eat five tastings from Reading Terminal Market to Sansom Street in about 2.5 hours.
“It’s a great history lesson of a few of the great things that makes Philly unique. Barry was very knowledgeable and told us very cool Things about the city. He explained the food choices very well and made sure we all could eat the foods. Only complaint was he took off too soon before I could pay him a gratuity tip He was well worth the money for the tour”
Hop on a London-style double-decker bus to see Philadelphia’s top sights in 1–3 days, with live guides and multi-language audio.
“Guides will not tell you when they are approaching a stop. Ask the guide to announce each stop and tell him where you want to get off.”
See Philadelphia at night from Penn’s Landing on a 2.5-hour dinner cruise with buffet, DJ music, and skyline views.
“I enjoyed every bit of the cruise. The crew was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. The music was great and the views were spectacular.”
A 3.5-hour guided bike loop through Philly’s top sights, from the Liberty Bell to Boathouse Row, with bike and helmet included for $79.
“So much fun exploring Philly on bikes! Informative, friendly and well paced. Highly recommended for anyone”
Small-group Old City Philadelphia pub crawl with 4 bar stops and an expert guide sharing colonial and Revolutionary stories. $45, ~2h15.
“Our tour guide was great! We ended up getting a two-person private tour and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great time!”
Walk Philly’s Old City on the Road to the Revolution in 90 minutes, hitting Betsy Ross, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and more.
“Tour was great! I could have spent another 2 hours listening to Greg talk about American history!”
Hop on and off Philadelphia’s red double-decker for top sights, 12-language audio, and flexible stops, starting in Old City.
“You canceled the tour on us due to a parade in downtown Philadelphia.🤨. I would like a full refund.”
A Go City all-in-one Philadelphia pass with 30+ attractions, a free digital guide, and big savings potential for 1–5 days.
“Wir haben viele schöne Dinge gesehen, ohne uns Gedanken um Eintrittspreise machen zu müssen.”
Hop-on hop-off Philadelphia double-decker tour with 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets, live guide commentary, and multilingual audio for 25+ stops.
“We loved all the stops and the guides and drivers were top notched. Wish I had more time in this beautiful place.”
City Cruises Philadelphia Spirit of Philadelphia lunch cruise: Delaware River skyline views, live narration, and a filling gourmet buffet for about 2 hours.
“It was actually better than I expected. The crew were very accomidating and we all had a great time. The food was good and I don't paticular care for buffett's, but this one was good!!”
Use a Go City Explorer Pass to visit 3 to 7 Philadelphia attractions for one price, with a digital guide, 30-day window, and big savings.
“We had a very good trip to Philadelphia, my grandson and myself.”
A 90-minute Old City Philadelphia walk covering Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Franklin, the Mint, Betsy Ross, Quaker history, and Elfreth’s Alley.
“Jonathan M. was an amazing tour guide! Super knowledgeable, very personable host, and left us with a ton of recommendations and ideas for the rest our time in Philadelphia. Highly recommend him!”
Pick 3 to 7 Philadelphia sights with one mobile pass. Skip voucher hassles, plan at your pace, and mix history, art, and family fun.
“Was not worth it. Hardly used it. Wouldn't recommend.”
