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 Center - A symbol of freedom in America. Observe this iconic bell from the outside while…
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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Neha_g
Apr 5, 2026
Amazing experience, Pat... - Amazing experience, Pat was so detailed on sharing the history. Had so much fun with this tour. Thank you!!
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Cristina_l
Apr 4, 2026
A great tour with a knowledgeable and experienced guide.. - PJ our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. The walking tour was a highlight of our visit to Philadelphia.
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K4212sgjens
Mar 30, 2026
Sunny stroll through Old Philly with David. - Thank you David for an amazing tour of the Old City. Your Mother would be so proud!! We were in town for my daughter’s volleyball tourney and had some time to get out of the PACC on a sunny day to take in some history. You did a great job keeping it casual but informative and connecting with your group. I knew Ben Franklin was a jack of all type of founding father but forgotten how intertwined he was with all things Philly. We will definitely recommend your tours to friends visiting Philly. Good luck managing the crowds during the 250th anniversary! That will be quite the week in Philly.
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Z4743sidannym
Mar 28, 2026
Great Tour of Philadelphia - Caroline was excellent! She was very knowledgeable of every aspect of the tour. She spoke loudly and clearly so everyone in the group could hear, and she had great enthusiasm for the history of Philadelphia
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165kaciel
Mar 25, 2026
10/10 tour - David was a great tour guide, super informative but also very equitable with his time, making sure that everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and learn.
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Fearless17998645236
Mar 23, 2026
9 person group - Very fun 90 minutes with David. We covered the history beginning with the founding of the city up through the revolution and learned a ton. Highly recommend!
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Deb_h
Mar 23, 2026
Great tour! - This tour was great! Highly recommend! Rick was knowledgeable, personable, and made this 90 minute history lesson fun and interesting. He also provided us with ideas of other things to do while in town. Overall a great experience. 5 stars!
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Travis_p
Mar 20, 2026
Two southern thumbs up! - The tour was very relaxed and informative. Our guide was very friendly and answered all our questions.
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Lynn_m
Mar 15, 2026
Johnathan is the best ✨ - Wonderful tour with Johnathan! He was a wealth of knowledge. Fun, interactive and his love of history was infectious. Would highly recommend ✨
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Kory_c
Mar 23, 2026
Great low key experience with a passionate tour guide. - Was a great tour with lots of fun facts about the history of the city and area. Tour does not include going *into* some of the places you walk to/by. Wasn't too long and was prompt on the start and end.
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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).