Old City Tour: Explore Historic Philadelphia

Explore Philadelphia’s rich history in 90 minutes. Discover iconic sites like Independence Hall and Elfreth’s Alley with expert guides. Book your tour now.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence Hall - The historic site where the United States of America was born. It was in this building that Congress declared independence from the British Empire in 1776, and where the US Constitution was crafted by the founders in 1787.
  • Liberty Bell (pass by) - A symbol of freedom in America. Observe this iconic bell from the outside…
What's Included
  • Fascinating stories of America’s most historically significant city
  • An unforgettable journey through the historic heart of Old City Philadelphia
  • A donation to a local non-profit historic organization
  • Local, English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink.
  • Souvenirs or personal shopping.
Additional Information

Pressed for time but keen to discover historic Philadelphia? Embark on our 90-minute walking tour through Old City, the birthplace of America. Beginning at Signer’s Garden, an expert guide will escort you past Independence Hall, the site where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed. Just across the street, learn the real story…

Location
Signer's Garden
Chestnut Street
The guide will be standing at the statue in the center of the garden unless it's closed, find the Chestnut Street entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Monishasen22
Jan 17, 2026
Great historical walking tour - Brittni was a great tour guide! She had great anecdotes and stories and made the tour very interesting. We really enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.
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Roberthy6644ye
Jan 14, 2026
Great walking tour - Nina was an absolute delight. There’s so much to see in this city, and this was a great way to see a bit of history, local attractions, and have a nice walk. She even recommended a great meal at the Reading Terminal Market.
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U7085yvcatherinec
Jan 13, 2026
Super fun! - As a solo traveler this was a great tour to go on! Very fun and knowledgeable! A lot covered in a short time!
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365jeanz
Jan 12, 2026
Great Walking Tour - WeVenture's 90-Minute History Walking Tour is an excellent tour to gain an understanding of the early history of Philadelphia. Jonathan Moreno was an excellent guide. He was frieindly, very knowledgeable, and eager to answer all of our questions.
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Michelle_m
Dec 30, 2025
Knowledgeable guide. - The guide was knowledgeable and passionate. He was very friendly. It was a cold day but still an enjoyable experience.
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908darciee
Dec 7, 2025
Great quick tour, great guide! - This was a great history tour. We hit the major spots for our short trip to Philadelphia. Our guide David was knowledgeable, flexible (adjusting slightly for our needs), and patient with our children. He incorporated more recent sports history into his tour, which kept our children engaged!
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Matthew_b
Nov 25, 2025
T day trip - Very good tour. Guide was knowledgeable and interesting. I would recommend this tour to other visitors.
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629clivee
Oct 26, 2025
Compact tour with an exceptional guide - This is a compact tour that hits all the main historic sites in the old town before lunch. Our guide, Seamus, was exceptional; highly informative and engaging with good projection and a nice touch of humour. I have done many guided historic tours, and Seamus is as good as it gets.
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E1146tmdeew
Oct 24, 2025
First time to Philly - PJ was an exceptional guide. Knowledge thorough, demeanor delightful and perspective quite interesting given his English citizenship. Who doesn't love a British accent of civilized erudition?
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Ann_m
Oct 21, 2025
Philly historical tour - Great experience. The host was extremely knowledgeable and added a lot of details at each stop along the way.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).