14 Philadelphia Tours That Are Worth the Ticket

1.Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,241 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Explore Philadelphia’s darker past with ghost stories, sex scandals, executions, and haunted sites on this adult walking tour.

“Brittany was great! Big group (20 or so), so we were worried it’d be tough to hear the stories - but she’s a pro! Not only was she informative and knowledgeable, but also incredibly engaging and entertaining! The size of the group ended up being no issue at all, and even though it was an incredibly cold and icy night – everyone in the group seemed to have a great time. We learned a lot, and will definitely recommend this to friends!”

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2.Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,944 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk Philadelphia’s Revolutionary sites with a history-trained guide, from the Liberty Bell to Franklin Court, in a lively two-hour tour.

“Vincent was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and willing to answer any questions. The tour went by very fast. Looking forward to taking it again in the spring.”

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3.Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,347 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Philadelphia hop-on hop-off bus review covering stops, live guides, price, timing, sightseeing value, drawbacks, and practical booking tips.

“We enjoy utilizing these bus tours when we visit a new city. We typically do the tour and also use it as transportation. We enjoyed that the Philadelphia busses have live guides. Each guide had their own take on the tour, which made it enjoyable for us.”

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4.Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Explore Philadelphia’s Old City on a 90-minute walking tour covering the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Elfreth’s Alley, and more.

“Shamus is a fantastic guide! He steered the group towards areas that tended to be quieter when possible to narrate the tour. He was very knowledgeable, kept it all very interesting, and was also funny! Great overall and highly recommend going on this tour.”

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5.2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 924 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Explore Philadelphia’s Revolutionary landmarks, see Washington’s War Tent, and visit Old City on a 2.5-hour small-group walking tour.

“This tour was EVERYTHING. Our tour guide truly loved historical facts and it showed in his knowledge of everything.”

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6.The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 902 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Review of Philadelphia’s Constitutional Walking Tour, with 20 historic sites, expert guides, practical tips, costs, and what you actually see.

“This is a walking tour and you will walk but there are enough stopping points to catch your breath. Plenty of historic sites and information.”

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7.Eastern State Penitentiary Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 894 reviews · 365 days · from $21Best value

Explore Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia with a Steve Buscemi audio tour, Al Capone’s cell, hospital block, art, and prison history.

“Enjoyed the stories about the prisoners, plus you could do it at your own pace.”

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8.Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 868 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $39

Review of Philadelphia’s $39 double-decker bus tour, with 26 stops, live guides, historic sights, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The guides were great. Much prefer the live guide as opposed to the plug-in audio tours some other bus companies may have — am comparing it to one I did in San Francisco. Had to wait 45 minutes at the Love Park stop, which was longer than the 30 minutes they said it would take, but otherwise it was a good way to see all the sights in one day.”

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9.Center City Philadelphia Food Tour with Reading Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 861 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Taste five Philly favorites, explore Reading Terminal Market, and hear local history on a small-group Center City food walk.

“The train terminal place is really cool and all different kinds of culture food was a great experience. History aspect was awesome and our guide Berry very knowledgeable.”

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10.BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 657 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Review of Philadelphia’s BYOB trolley tour, with historic sights, comedy, photo stops, practical tips, price advice, and who should book.

“Warren & Sheila had us laughing and singing and harassing the pedestrian of Philly for 2+ hours. We had the best time!! Highly recommend this tour. Warren and Sheila were tons of fun. Sheila -our ride or die trolley driver, showed off her incredible trolley navigating skills!! We were all safe and comfortable and just had the greatest time with some great peeps on our Trolley!! Darla from WA state, Allison from Texas, Robin & the Hime sisters, Nick & Katia from LA, & last but not least Mary & David from Hburg!”

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11.Philadelphia 2 Hour Electric Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 633 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

See Philadelphia’s top sights by electric cart, from Independence Hall to the Rocky steps, with a local guide and small-group comfort.

“Adam was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The small size of the van meant that he could take us places that big buses couldn't go, and parking and hopping out and in couldn't have been easier. Fewer guests meant that there was a lot less waiting around for people to take pictures and get back in the van. We loved this tour and would not hesitate to recommend it.”

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12.Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

See Philadelphia’s top sights by double decker bus, with live guides, five audio languages, and flexible 1, 2, or 3-day passes.

“The tour is a perfect way to spend the day exploring the city. Me and my friend got on at 09:30, left the bus for China Town and the Market, hopped back on to get to the Penitentiary and Museum of Art and Rocky Statue, got back on to the Love/Amor sign and got back on / off for dinner at another market. Getting able to hop off and explore then be picked up within 15-20 minutes of waiting, is so worth the money. The crew was very nice and helpful, loved listening to the history of the city during the tour. Highly recommend.”

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13.Flavors of Philly Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Review the $65 Flavors of Philly Food Tour, with cheesesteaks, tomato pie, pretzels, Reading Terminal sweets, and city stories.

“Great walking tour. Food was fresh, warm, and yummy. Guide did an excellent job getting history of the food and city and moving things along.”

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14.Revolution and The Founders History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 450 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Review of Philadelphia’s two-hour Revolution and Founders walking tour, with Liberty Bell sights, expert guides, practical tips, and value advice.

“Vince was very informative and kept us engaged in the history of our country. We were able to discover parts of the city that we wouldn't have seen if we did it on our own. But the stories is what I will take back home with me. As a Chicago native I learned the connections we have in history with Philadelphia. Great tour!!!”

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