Top Philadelphia Half-day Tours

This dinner cruise on the Delaware River features a delicious buffet meal, an amazing DJ, and dancing. Enjoy the view of the Philadelphia skyline or head to the dance floor. Bring that special someone or a group of friends for three hours of fun on the water.

Leave the driving to us and let our local guide drive you in our comfortable tour van for a half-day excursion into The Countryside of Philadelphia to historic Valley Forge National Historical Park! Once aboard our vehicle, you’ll be on your way to one of the most significant sites of the American Revolutionary War. Your guide will tell stories of the Continental Army preparing for war, stopping at the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts to give us an idea of conditions in the encampment. Your visit to the park might include a stop at the Valley Forge Visitor Center, displaying historic objects and artifacts, as well as Washington’s Headquarters along the Schuylkill River. You’ll have time to enjoy sites of interest on foot, including the National Memorial Arch, a striking memorial to those who served, and also the gothic-style Washington Memorial Chapel. Come and discover the incredible history captured in monuments scattered around Valley Forge’s picturesque surroundings.

This tour is the quickest, best way to explore a place that you are visiting for the first time, as we take you to all the hot spots in the city in less than a day. We take care of everything for you, from picking you up at your hotel, to making reservations, parking, helping you with photos, all the way to dropping you off back where you started. Zero worries.

Pass by key historical points of interest throughout your tour such as the Betsy Ross House, the Ben Franklin Burial, the Barnes Foundation, Eastern State Penitentiary, Love Park, City Hall, and more! Visit Independence Hall, which is known as the birthplace of America, and is most famous for its role in American independence. While there, you will be able to view the historic Liberty Bell, which remains significant today for its message of liberty. You will also see the Second Bank, which houses a collection of over 100 portraits of the leaders of the Revolutionary Era. You will also stop at the Rocky Steps. Running up the grand stairway at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. What’s a trip to Philadelphia without trying a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich? You will head to South Philly to Check out Philly’s Sports hub before stopping to grab this tasty snack. Your guide will return you to your downtown Philadelphia hotel where you can unwind and reflect on your memories from the day.

Feel like a local when you discover Philadelphia’s top cocktail bars—and enjoy a lively night out—on this small-group walking tour. In the evening, meet your guide at your first Center City venue, grab a drink (own expense), and get to know your guides and group members. Over the course of the night, you’ll visit five different bars—including a secret speakeasy—and discover the local side of Philly’s nightlife.

See Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and sites while sipping your own beer or wine and hearing little-known facts from a guide. This sightseeing tour by trolley takes the stress off finding a designated driver for exploring as you see tops sights such City Hall, Love Park, Boathouse Row, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ House, and the Declaration House. Drinks are BYOB.

Discover the birthplace of America on this guided walking tour through the country’s most historic area in Philadelphia. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Independence National Historical Park and more than 20 other historic sites on this 1.25-mile trek, including the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and many more.

Walk in the footsteps of America's founding fathers on this walking tour of Philadelphia's Old City. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters' Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history.

Experience the history of the United States on this guided small group walking tour around Philadelphia, the birthplace of freedom in America. You'll see the building where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross's House, and much more! This tour even includes a special presentation about George Washington in the Museum of the American Revolution.

See the dark side of Philly during this adult night tour developed by a local university professor. Not for the faint of heart, this tour uncovers Philadelphia’s R-rated sites and stories, from vampires, pirate ghost ships, and haunted attractions to torture, executions, and the red light district. You'll also visit historical attractions and see the sights illuminated at night. This tour is not suitable for children.

Philadelphia has it all, from major historical sites to art museums and pop culture landmarks. Optimize your sightseeing experience with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you see all of the City of Brotherly Love’s most famous attractions while getting off to explore on foot as much as you wish.

Dare to visit more than 20 of Philadelphia’s scariest sites on this ghoulish 75-minute, outdoor walking adventure. From the legendary ghosts of Independence Hall to the paranormal on Pine Street, this Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour explores Philadelphia’s haunted facts and folklore. Experience the city’s monuments by moonlight and listen to spooky stories. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City and see famous film locations from big screen thrillers ‘The Sixth Sense’ and ‘National Treasure.’

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the United States Mint — on a 90-minute loop in an open-top, double-decker bus. Select a single or multi-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live onboard narration. Learn about the history and heritage of one of America's oldest cities.

Longwood Gardens, located in the Brandywine Valley outside of Philadelphia, is one of the country’s most celebrated botanical gardens—and this tour makes visiting simple. In the morning, hop aboard a comfortable vehicle and set off from Center City with just a small group for company; it’s roughly a 1-hour drive to the gardens. Admission is included in the cost, and you can explore its greenhouses, fountains, horticultural displays, and more.

Enjoy a personal and private introduction to the City of Brotherly Love on this half-day sightseeing tour around Philadelphia. Choose from a 4- or 6-hour tour around the City of Brotherly Love, then climb aboard a comfortable minivan and explore the highlights of the city. Visit all the must-see spots, like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Exhibit, the South 9th Street Italian Market, Philadelphia City Hall, Love Park, the Rocky steps at the entrance to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and much more. Local hotel pickup and drop-off included.

As local Philadelphians, we are extremely passionate about our local food, our city, and its extensive history. Philly is known for many things: our famous sports teams; important historical figures; the Rocky stairs; and, of course, our iconic foods. When you book this tour, you'll get to try delicious dishes that the locals know and love, and sample colonial era recipes enjoyed by the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Plus we'll show you how to find the best shops and restaurants, and provide other great tips to make your experience truly memorable. You'll finish our tour full of great food and have a better understanding of Philly culture, history, and how to live like a local. As always, there's our Secret Dish, which will only be revealed on the tour.

Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the country for craft beer and artisanal spirits fans, and on this tour you’ll get to visit some of the area’s most accomplished producers (and do plenty of tasting). Meet your guide in Center City, and travel via comfortable beer-themed van to three different breweries and distilleries. Along the way enjoy generous samples, go on behind-the-scenes tours and enjoy a paired pretzel snack.

Learn about Philadelphia’s Black history, communities, art, and culture on this small-group tour. In the afternoon, meet your guide at Love Park, hop on public transportation to travel like a local, and visit several historic neighborhoods in North and West Philadelphia. In between discovering murals and local landmarks, you’ll learn about topics from the history of displacement and growing up Black to Philly luminaries like Patti LaBelle.

Learn about Philadelphia’s burgeoning brewpub scene and taste up to 15 award-winning beverages on guided, 5-hour, morning and afternoon brewery tours. Get an insider's look into how four different local breweries craft their top brews. This ‘Original Philadelphia Brew Tour’ visits brewpubs that may include Yards Brewing Co., 2nd Story Brewing Company, St. Benjamin Brewing Company, Cooper River Distillers, Dock Street Brewing Co. and more. Delicious food pairings for lunch or dinner at one of your stops plus round-trip transportation are included.

Embark on a pub crawl with a twist when you visit Philadelphia’s spookiest landmarks and drinking dens. Pick from several convenient departure times, and meet your guide in the heart of Center City. With just a small group for company, you’ll follow your guide to centuries-old cemeteries, macabre colonial landmarks, and other eerie attractions. Then, continue onward to three supposedly haunted bars and taverns, where you’ll enjoy drink samples, snacks, and prize giveaways.

Discover the best of Philadelphia’s highlights and historical sights—and enjoy a flexible, personalized experience—on this private walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in the heart of Center City, and set off on foot. You’ll discover Old City landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross House, will explore the Gayborhood and Philadelphia’s Mural Mile, will tour Reading Terminal Market, and more.

Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park on this private driving tour from Philadelphia. Drive around the park and see the regimental monuments and recreated huts used by the troops that camped there in the 1700s. Then enjoy time to walk around the park at leisure. Visit the site of George Washington’s headquarters, the Washington Memorial Chapel, the park’s Visitor Center with museum collection and exhibits and much more. Philadelphia hotel pickup and drop-off included.

A sightseeing tour is the best way to explore an unfamiliar city, but many group tours can feel crowded and impersonal. Swap crowded buses for your own personal vehicle with this private tour of Philadelphia's highlights—from the Benjamin Franklin House to "The Thinker"—that is exclusively for your party.

Discover many of Philadelphia’s most atmospheric neighborhoods and best-known landmarks when you travel by bike—and enjoy an introduction to the city’s thriving beer scene, too—on this two-in-one, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon and head to the city’s Brewerytown neighborhood for a dose of brewing history. In between biking to highlights like Fairmount Park and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you’ll also enjoy tastings at local breweries.