Philadelphia Old City Walking Tour, Philadelphia

Tour was informative and fun ; a must do when in Philadelphia

Antonio Rubio

Philadelphia and its streets bring together an important part of the history of the United States. On this walking tour, we’ll take you to discover the places that shaped this nation. A must-see!

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Hard Rock Café Philadephia Tickets

Free cancellation

From

US$41.03

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass

Free cancellation

City Sightseeing Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Free cancellation

Meeting point

Intersection of 2nd St and Race St

Where does the activity end?

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Reviews of our customers

7.7

Very good 236 Travelers·22 reviews

May 1, 2026
Flavio
Divinópolis, Brazil
Interesting! A walking tour of the whole city. Don't bring luggage, you'll be walking a lot.
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April 23, 2023
Antonio Rubio
Coachella Ca, United States
Tour was informative and fun ; a must do when in Philadelphia
As a couple
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March 25, 2023
Ramon
Lima, Peru
Dick is an excellent guide, he knows a lot and answered all our questions, 1000% recommended. Thank you
With friends
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February 17, 2023
Elena
Valladolid, Spain
It was very good, Dick is an excellent connoisseur of American history, especially of Philadelphia and also of events in our country and culture, from...
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October 23, 2022
Luis Angel
Spain
The tour was amazing! Jonathan took us on a tour of the historic center of Philadelphia and we absolutely loved it! He was super nice and it was clear...
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September 16, 2022
Matilde
Uruguay, Afghanistan
Dick is an excellent guide with solid knowledge of the history of Philadelphia and the USA.
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August 29, 2022
Ramon Ruiz Rex
Spain
The guide, Joshua Boelsche, made the tour very enjoyable and fun, as well as informative. Highly recommended activity.
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August 22, 2022
Josefa Del Pilar
Spain
About the history of the Independence of the USA and the life of Benjamin Franklin, we visited other points of interest in Philadelphia, very interest...
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June 11, 2022
Anónimo
Barcelona, Spain
Highly recommended tour. The very dynamic and friendly guide. In a short time you get a good idea of how the foundations of the US were forged
Traveling solo
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Tour Details

At the indicated time, we’ll meet at the intersection of 2nd St and Race St, the perfect starting point for a guided tour of Philadelphia, one of the most important cities in the development of the United States. Don’t want to miss a thing? Let’s get started!

During the tour, we’ll pass by Philadelphia’s most historic landmarks, such as the Betsy Ross House, Arch Street Meeting House, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell Center, where the Declaration of Independence was signed and where the famous Liberty Bell is located.

We’ll continue our journey into the United States’ past as we approach Carpenters' Hall and Philadelphia City Hall.

Naturally, we’ll also pass by Congress Hall. Did you know that Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States? This building served as the seat of the United States Congress between 1790 and 1800, and it’s where Presidents Washington and Adams were sworn into office.

We’ll also pass by First U.S. Bank. As we admire its impressive façade, we’ll explain why it was built and the debate it sparked regarding its role after the Revolutionary War.

Around the middle of the tour, we’ll head to Reading Terminal Market, where you’ll have 30 minutes of free time to satisfy your appetite with the local delicacies offered at this market.

With renewed energy, we’ll take a look at the city’s murals and discover Chinatown, an area full of restaurants and bars where we’ll learn all about Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Korean culture and cuisine.

Finally, we’ll continue walking through the streets of Philadelphia to visit one of its most iconic landmarks, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, home to the Rocky statue and its famous steps. You’ll be able to recreate the iconic movie scene!

At the end of 4 hours, we’ll conclude the tour near the meeting point.

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Tour Details

We’ll continue our journey into the United States’ past as we approach Carpenters' Hall and Philadelphia City Hall.

We’ll also pass by First U.S. Bank. As we admire its impressive façade, we’ll explain why it was built and the debate it sparked regarding its role after the Revolutionary War.

At the end of 4 hours, we’ll conclude the tour near the meeting point.

Philadelphia Old City Walking Tour