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Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia

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From $43.50

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Up to 24 hours in advance.
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Private and Luxury
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Explore the historic city of Philadelphia on walking tour
  • Learn about the history of America's founding fathers from your guide
  • See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House
  • Multiple departure times make it convenient for your schedule

What's Included

  • Local knowledge and recommendations from informed guides who call Philly their home
  • In depth information about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today
  • History with a side of humor!
  • Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • 302 Arch St
    302 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

    Departure Point: Anima (We meet outside of this pet store across the street from the Starbucks on the corner of 3rd and Arch) Address: 302 Arch Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19106

End point

  • Independence Hall
    520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

    The tour concludes outside of Independence Hall around 5th and Chestnut, about four blocks away from the starting location. Our guides will happily provide directions back to the start if needed.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Traveler Tips

If it’s your first visit or it’s been a while, this tour is a great way to get started.
I’d definitely recommend this tour to new visitors to Philly!
Reviews
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Inspiring and informative
Scott_K, Mar 2023
Tim was a great guide, full of wit and humor and deep knowledge and appreciation of Philly and its history and historical characters. I was inspired by his presentation of history, which brought the tour to life. We got to learn and see parts of historical Philly I don't think I would have been able to experience otherwise.
Great tour!
ReneeLightner, Mar 2023
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour learning about the history and Ben Franklin. The guide was very chill and friendly.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on your recent tour learning about the history and Ben Franklin. We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed the tour and found it informative. We're glad that our guide was able to create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for you during the tour, and that you found them to be friendly and approachable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to our team. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to see you again soon!
Excellent Intro to Philly
Benjamin_B, Mar 2023
This was the first activity on our trip here. It was the perfect way to start. Tour guide was knowledgeable and explained the history in an interesting and engaging manner.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for choosing our tour as the first activity on your trip to the area! We're delighted to hear that it was the perfect way to start your visit. We're thrilled to hear that you found our tour guide to be knowledgeable and engaging, and that they were able to provide you with an interesting and informative experience. Our team strives to make history come alive in a way that is both educational and engaging, and we're happy to hear that we were able to meet your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience, and we hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic walking tour!
Tade_H, Mar 2023
We had an Awesome time! My husband and my daughter (15) did the tour. Seamus was incredible and made it interactive . He was very knowledgeable. It was our favorite thing we did in Philly. I highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent tour of Philadelphia! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had an awesome time and that Seamus provided an exceptional experience for you. We're so glad that you found the tour to be interactive and informative, and we'll be sure to pass along your compliments to Seamus for his outstanding work. We're honored that your tour with us was your favorite thing you did in Philly, and we hope that you'll consider joining us again in the future for another fantastic experience. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation!
The BEST TOUR!!
Karla_S, Mar 2023
Seamus is the best! Knows how to share great history and manage a family with all ages! Loved the tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review! I'm glad to hear that Seamus provided an excellent tour experience for you and your family. Sharing interesting historical facts while managing a group of varying ages can be a challenging task, but it sounds like Seamus handled it with expertise and grace. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated and I'm sure Seamus will be thrilled to hear it as well. Thank you again for choosing this tour and for sharing your positive experience with others.
Learn by walking; details and sights you'll remember
Dennis_G, Mar 2023
Knowledgeable, personable, considerate are how I would describe our tour guide. His tour was interactive with each of us. Stories kept our attention; details helped us learn and remember. Highly recommend this experience if you're in Philadelphia.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and positive review of your recent tour experience! It's wonderful to hear that your tour guide was knowledgeable, personable, and considerate, and that he provided an interactive and engaging tour for you and your group. It sounds like his storytelling and attention to detail really made a lasting impression on you and helped you to learn and remember the information presented. Your recommendation means a lot and I'm sure it will be very helpful to others who are considering taking a tour in Philadelphia. Thank you again for choosing this tour and for sharing your experience with others!
Great walk through Old Town
Patrick_B, Mar 2023
The walk through Old Town was great. Seamus was terrific. He gave a lot of great information. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2023
It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your walk through Old Town and that Seamus was able to provide you with a lot of great information. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! It's always great to hear that our tour guides are doing an excellent job and leaving a lasting impression on our customers. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon for another memorable tour experience!
Great walking tour! Fun and informative!
Dana_J, Mar 2023
Our tour guide was funny and engaging. This was a great way to see some historical highlights of the city.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
It's great to hear that you had a positive experience with your tour guide! Having a funny and engaging guide can definitely make a big difference in the overall enjoyment of a tour. It's also wonderful to hear that you were able to see some historical highlights of the city during your tour. Exploring a new place with a knowledgeable guide can help provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the city's culture and history. Thank you for sharing your review!
Great tour of the old...
Natallia_B, Jan 2023
Great tour of the old city, great and fun tour guide. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and was able to answer questions from the tourists. Definitely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
We are glad you had a great time Natallia. Please try out some of our other tours, promise they will be just as fun.
Our tour guide (Shamus)...
Allison_O, Jan 2023
Our tour guide (Shamus) was very knowledgeable and provided insight into each of the stops on the tour as well as other things to do in the area following the tour. Appreciated his insight was very engaging throughout tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you Allison for the kind words. Shamus takes a lot of pride in his work and it obviously shows. Hope to see you again.
5 stars!
Andrew_H, Jan 2023
Great experience with a very knowledgeable guide! Everything is close to each other, so it's not a long walk.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for coming on the tour. We had a great time, hope to see you again!
A must do
Eugenia_R, Dec 2022
Seamus was an awesome tour guide! We really enjoyed the tour and we learned so much! A must do if you are in Philadelphia. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
We are glad you had a wonderful experience. Seamus really makes sure you have a great time every time.
Thoroughly enjoyed tour by Seamus.
Lisa_B, Dec 2022
Seamus had incredible knowledge of the historical points he was representing. He held our attention throughout the tour. He was genuinely interested in the topics. And he enjoyed and encouraged the interaction with his tour guests. Well done!! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Fun Tour!
Jim_K, Dec 2022
Thiswas a great tour! The owner gave us the tour. He was very informative with the history of the area as well as adding humor throughout.
Old Town Philly
Betsy_G, Dec 2022
The stops were all interesting. Our tour was late and a little confusing due to some kind of snafu with staff.
Old City History
Jack_G, Dec 2022
Shamus was awesome, very knowledgeable and personable. He entertained the group and was very inclusive!
Shamus was very...
Leslie_B, Dec 2022
Shamus was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed our morning. This tour was very informative. Our favorite was Elfreths Alley.
Excellent tour!
Nicole_P, Nov 2022
Seamus was excellent! My paretns adn my husband and I were in Philly for the weekend for a wedding and decided to take this tour on Saturday morning. It was perfect! Seamus was a great guide - he was well informed and had a great sense of humor. He grew up in Philly too so he was able to point us to the best cheesesteak spots :) Definitely recommend this tour!!
Knowledgeable tour guide
Marla_Z, Nov 2022
Knowledgeable tour guide. Liked the explanation of the origin of PA. Personable and open to questions.
Great
cynthia_d, Nov 2022
Great tour , highly recommended ;) We were a big group , but did not feel that way , explanation was awesome
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