USA · PHILADELPHIA TOURS
The 9 best philadelphia tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A 2-hour adult-only Philly night walk mixing founding landmarks with R-rated stories, ghost lore, and dark city history for $38.
“Fun and unusual tour. Lots of interesting unique facts and stories. Our guide really injected energy and enthusiasm into the process even on a very cold and rainy night!”
Walk Philadelphia’s founding era in 2 hours, from Liberty Bell to Independence Hall, with a history-degree guide. $29 mobile ticket.
““Josh’s “ Philadelphia history walking tour was fantastic. He was entertaining, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city’s history. He kept everyone involved, answered questions easily, and made the stories really come alive. Hands down the best walking tour I’ve done – if I could give him more than 5 stars, I would. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You must request Josh”
Hop-on, hop-off buses with live English narration. See Independence Hall, Philly’s art sights, and more, plus flexible pacing for 1 to 3 days.
“My mother and have been living in Philadelphia for a few years but wanted to take this tour. We were blessed with a sunny, warm October day and went for it. I was amazed at some of the things you see from the vantage point of the double decker bus. It was an enjoyable tour, except for the tree branches that whacked us in the head. Naomi was a wonderful tour guide and Ted was a great driver.”
Walk Philadelphia Old City with a comedian-style guide, hit 10+ Revolutionary-era photo stops, and finish near Independence Hall for $43.50.
“I want to give a huge shout out to our tour guide, Joseph, who did an amazing job giving us historical and extra facts about things that we knew and didn’t know.”
2.5-hour small-group walk through Philadelphia’s Revolutionary landmarks, plus Washington’s War Tent presentation at the Museum of the American Revolution.
“The guide, Carla, obviously has a live of history. She shared historical information as well as anecdotes. Very knowledgeable as well as personable. The time flew by! Would definitely recommend!”
Walk Philadelphia’s founding landmarks with an expert guide in 75 minutes, hitting 20+ stops outside Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
“Learn about the legacy the founding fathers left us! We absolutely loved hearing about everything on this tour. Our guide, Connor, has ruined us for any other tour guide. His knowledge was unmatched. And he was very good at not injecting any personal opinions into the information. It must be difficult to leave politics out of a tour concerning the early politics of our nation, but he managed it beautifully. We thouroughly enjoyed our tour.”
Explore Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia with the Voices of Eastern State audio tour by Steve Buscemi, Al Capone’s cell, and the Hospital Block.
“The beautiful architecture! It was great to take many picture of it. Great history as well. One bathroom closed for maintenance was my only complaint. Have seen Alcatraz and enjoyed this one just as much!”
Ride a Philly double-decker hop-on hop-off loop with 26 stops over 16 miles, hitting the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, and Rocky Steps.
“Nearly got decapitated by the power line but really good you just had to duck”
Walk Philadelphia’s Center City sights and sample five foods, ending at Reading Terminal Market. Small group, local guide, 2.5 hours.
“Our guide Barry was outstanding! The incredible food of Philly and the great history of Philly was so wonderfully laid out for us. Viator never disappoints!”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
