Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Overview

Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.

Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.

Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.

City: Philadelphia

Sat 05 Jul

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Starting at $43.50

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Sat 05 Jul

Starting at $43.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

90-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Pass by 15+ Philadelphia sites including Christ Church, and Ben Franklin Court

Learn about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today

Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City

Photo Stops at 10+ Sites including Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and Liberty Bell

Visit Carpenter's Hall (Note: Site currently closed, will visit when available to public)

Local Guide; tours are led by a former stand up comedian and history teacher

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult

What To Expect

Betsy Ross House

Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.

Elfreth's Alley

The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge

When it was first constructed, it laid claim to "longest suspension bridge in the world!"

Christ Church

Known as the Church of the Revolution, admission is "donation only". Learn from some of the best historians in the city!

B. Free Franklin Post Office

The first post office in America!

Carpenters' Hall

See where the seed for America was first planted! Admission is "Donation only" and up to the discretion of guests.

Second Bank of the United States

A presidential portrait gallery run by the parks department.

Independence Hall

We'll discuss the importance of Independence Hall, its roll in the Revolutionary War, and our brave founding fathers who walked through the halls.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Pamela_S

Sep 2024

We enjoyed seeing a lot of historical sights in Philly but felt our guide didn’t have his heart in it. Maybe just an off day but we wish we would’ve learned a little more.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for your honest feedback. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the historical sights of Philadelphia! However, I’m sorry to learn that your guide didn’t fully engage with the group. We strive for a lively and informative experience, so we appreciate your input and will address it with our team. Your experience is important to us, and we hope you'll consider joining us again for a more fulfilling tour in the future!

MarcoMoonDog

Sep 2024

The tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable, always speaking to be sure everyone heard. We were in a small group of 8 and the guide always spoke loud enough to be heard with a great way of describing life in Philadelphia in the early days. It was everything we wanted from a walking tour in the Old City.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a great experience with our friendly and knowledgeable guide. It’s fantastic that the small group size allowed for better engagement and that the descriptions of early Philadelphia life resonated with you. We always aim to provide a memorable walking tour, and it’s great to know we hit the mark! We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future!

Michael_H

Sep 2024

Shamus was awesome. Educational and entertaining. A great way to absorb the history of this old city.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Shamus made your experience both educational and entertaining. He truly has a gift for bringing the history of our old city to life! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for more engaging adventures in the future!