See My Philadelphia: Private, Customized Tours

Overview

History Galore and more! We work together so you see exactly what YOU want to see. Unless you want me to plan it! Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Rocky steps. Walking so we see the sites extra close up, or for groups of 4 or less, driving is available. Your friend in Philly. Seniors our specialty!! 90 five star reviews on Trip Advisor says you are making the right choice!
Already visited the main sites? How about visiting a different area in the city? (groups of 4 or less) Did your parents or grandparents grow up here and you'd like to see it? (groups of 4 or less) Did you rent a van or party bus and want me to hop on and show the sites from there? My time is yours!!

City: Philadelphia

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $275.00

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $275.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

parking fees (when necessary)

See My Philadelphia: Private, Customized Tours. Customizable to you and your group. to see.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Liberty Bell Center

we will walk past the Liberty Bell and view it from the outside, OR if time permits, enter the pavilion, and see it up close and personal.

Independence Hall

We view this from the outside while I explain it's importance. For an inside tour, visit Recreation.gov

Elfreth's Alley

This is the oldest continuously lived on street in the US. One block long with homes from 1730.

Christ Church

The church where our Founding Fathers attended, and where George Washington's pew is available for the public.

Betsy Ross House

The colonial home of Betsy and her first husband, and their first floor shop. We talk about the creation of the first flag.

Welcome Park

This is a plaza on the site of the home where William Penn lived. he is the founder of Philadelphia, and we talk about who he was and how his philosophy of governing influenced our Founding Fathers.

Rocky Statue

For tours including driving, we stop at the statue and the steps made famous by the 1977 movie, Rocky.

Elfreth's Alley

North America's oldest continuously lived on street. Homes dating from 1730, Elfreth's Alley gives you a good idea of what living in Philadelphia was like in the 18th century. All homes are still privately owned and maintained. And be prepared to answer this question: would you like to live on Elfreth's Alley?

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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 (38)

Rachel_A

Mar 2025

We had a fantastic time learning and discovering places and facts about Philadelphia (it being our first visit ever) through the eyes of our wonderful tour guide, Lois! You can sense her excitement in telling others about this amazing city. She was very pleasant to talk to and flexible in terms of what we wanted to see and what we needed from one moment to another. We had our 4 year old with us (who wasn’t nearly as excited to be there as we were) and she was very patient and adaptable. Her sense of humor and excellent storytelling skills made us want to listen to her for hours. We would recommend this tour for anyone and all ages.

Courtney_S

Oct 2024

Lois was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job. I highly recommend her for anyone. She did well with our kids who are 8 and 9 as well as with the adults.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks so much. The kids were great and i hope they had a good time.

V3035WOnickb

Sep 2024

Thank you Lois. This was a really superb tour of Philadelphia (we far preferred the city to New York). Lois only does private tours and we booked her for 5 hours, which we thought was very good value compared to other tours. In that time we saw loads - all of the historic areas (and there are many), the rocky Statue & steps for our son to run up and even the Pro shop at the Eagles stadium (despite living in Britain all my life I have been an Eagles fan for almost 40 years so it was great to visit). Lois has lived in Philadelphia all her life and is hugely knowledgeable about the city and its history. We enjoyed every moment of our tour. If you are thinking of visiting Philadelphia I’d encourage you to do so and, if you are lucky, Lois may be available to show you around.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Your review is brilliant! (My new favorite word). We did have a lot of fun that day. More fun talking about the Eagles than watching them recently. Come back soon - I have a whole list of other sites to see. Thanks!!!!!