Philadelphia · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Out of 28 historical tours on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details sit below, so you can pick in five minutes and get back to planning the rest.
A 2-hour guided walking tour of Philadelphia’s Revolution sights, connecting founders, ideas, and everyday life for first-timers.
“It is an outdoor tour. You can't get into major buildings like Independence Hall and Ben Franklin's Printing Press.”
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 Philadelphia’s Revolutionary landmarks in 2.5 hours with a War Tent presentation and museum discount. Small-group tour for $45.
“This was a very rich and full walking tour remembering the American Revolution. PK helped us to understand the flow of events and to make it real.”
A 2-hour guided walking tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia, hitting the Liberty Bell, Washington and Franklin sites, plus founders and Congress stops.
“The tour was very informative. Wendy is an excellent, very knowledgeable and fun guide.”
True crime meets Philadelphia’s Founding era on a small-group 2.5-hour walking tour to sites like Betsy Ross House and Christ Church.
“Ted was a great guide truly, it was a fun, interesting, and informative time. Already recommended it to friends and plan on going back for other tours”
Walk Old City Philadelphia with a local guide to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, a live Museum of the American Revolution demo, Betsy Ross and Franklin.
“Adam was fantastic! The tour hit all the highlights.”
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!”
2-hour twilight alternative history walk through Philadelphia’s brothels, burials, prisons, and the first bank robbery site, led by experts.
“I enjoyed the ghost story part. I want to book a ghost story tour next trip. interesting stories about the prostitution and the political leaders.”
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!”
A 90-minute Independence-area walk with a small-group guide, stopping at landmark sites like Independence Hall, Franklin Court, and Congress Hall.
“Andrew did a wonderful job with imparting the history of the city. He engaged well with my 11 year olds and was accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful time!”
Three hours of Philly street food and history at Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown and City Hall, with 5 tastings and a secret dish.
“He was very professional and knowledgeable about the history of each place. We really enjoyed the food and the information we received. He was very organized and patient with us. I would recommend him to everyone.”
A 90-minute guided walk around Philadelphia’s independence landmarks, with the Liberty Bell crack explained and plenty of Q&A time.
“Tom was very friendly and knowledgeable, really enjoyed this tour Shame the Philly steak recommendation didn’t offer a discount But otherwise really good”
A 1h45 women’s history walking tour of Philadelphia’s Old City, from Independence Hall to the Gayborhood and beyond, led by sharp storytellers.
“Rebecca is a brilliant guide and story teller. We thoroughly enjoyed her commentary and appreciated the visual aids she used to help tell the story of these nearly forgotten women who changed to course of human history. You could tell immediately that she well prepared and her stories were the product of diligent research and discovery. This is one of Philadelphia's finest tours and definitely one you shouldn't miss.”
A 90-minute Philadelphia nighttime walking tour mixing ghost lore with Revolutionary landmarks, led by engaging guides for $39.
“We had a fascinating and fun tour with Joseph! Joesph had many stories and fun facts to share along with knowing the history of all of them.”
A 2-hour African-American history walking tour in Philadelphia past the Liberty Bell, with stories of escape, abolition, and AME roots.
“Extremely informative for those who are interested in history. This tour was very engaging event, especially for first timers to this historical city.”
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