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Classic Philadelphia City Bike Tour

clock 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Ride through vintage sites in Philadelphia to get a view of the city's magnificence. You get to see popular edifices in the city.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Stop at exciting places where you get to relax.
  • Join a discussion on the history of the Independence Hall, Pennsylvania Hospital and other historical buildings.
  • Travel with a group and choose the route back.

    • What It Includes:

  • Complete personal protective equipment.
  • Guidance of a trained and approved local guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Travellers left words of praise for the guides and relishing the beautiful moments they had during the ride.

    • Is It Right:

  • You can join this trip if you like adventure and a little risk.
  • Tourists should be moderately fit to join this tour.
  • Good weather is necessary for this tour.
  • This tour needs a minimum number of tourists, although you can choose a time of departure.
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Sip of Philly Brewery Tour

clock 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Explore the Philadelphia's liquor scene by immersing yourself in the culture while tasting beer and enjoying the city's many attractions.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Learn about the process of making a beer.
  • Visit top distilleries and breweries in Philly.
  • Taste up to 12 different types of beer or spirits in the city.
  • Follow a timeline of beer progression from the colonial times to modern times.

    • What It Includes:

  • Professional and friendly guide.
  • A chance to taste beer at three local venues.
  • Get a local Philly pretzel.
  • Bottled water.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • The reviews for this tour are highly favourable with visitors expressing satisfaction with the guides.

    • Is It Right:

  • This trip is recommended for mature tourists who want to learn about Philly and love beer.
  • There is no accessibility option for wheelchair users.
  • You must be over 21 to join this trip.
  • Tourists should be moderately fit to join this tour.
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Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise with Buffet

clock 3 hours
  • Spend three hours on the waters of Philadelphia, enjoying yourself with the entertainment from the DJ while eating dinner.
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    What You'll Do:

  • See the skylines of Philly from the boats.
  • Enjoy a meal freshly prepared on the galley while you are there.
  • Meet fun seekers who might become friends.

    • What It Includes:

  • Taxes and charges included.
  • Buffet dinner.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • This tour is highly rated, with previous user commending the staff and saying good things about the environment.

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour is a great way to make use of your evening. You can even go with a date.
  • The boat is a smoke-free environment.
  • Tour not accessible to wheelchair users.
  • Corporate or corporate casual dress is recommended.
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Expert Led Tour of Colonial Philadelphia

clock 3 hours
  • Travel through time in this guided tour where you learn about the history of Philadelphia by following its timeline and understand what made it an important city in the founding of America.
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    What You'll Do:

  • See the Independence Hall, Philadelphia where the US Constitution and Declaration of Independence was signed.
  • Visit the Powel House and Christ Church, historic buildings that hosted America founding fathers.
  • Learn about William Penn and his contribution to Philadelphia.

    • What It Includes:

  • Professional and friendly local guide.
  • Entry to selected centres.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Tourists who used this tour praised the organisers for the organisation of the tour and the knowledge they had about the Colonial Era.

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour presents a great opportunity to learn about the history of America during the Colonial Era.
  • Tourists should be moderately fit to join this tour.
  • This tour is not accessible to wheelchair.
  • Children below 12 years should not join the group tour, although private tour is allowable.
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Philadelphia Small-Group Holiday Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Celebrate holidays in the energy bubbling streets and districts of Philadelphia by going on a 3-hour walking tour of downtown Philadelphia also dubbed Center City.
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    What You'll Do:

  • See the local streets of Center City.
  • Tour with a small group of holiday revellers.
  • Listen to one of the world's largest pipe organs at the Wanamaker Building.
  • See exciting buildings like the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

    • What It Includes:

  • Professional and friendly local guide.
  • Snacks
  • Entry to selected attractions.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Reviews should that the tourists enjoyed the tour and that they saw places they never thought existed in Philly. This is in addition to a review that okayed telling people about the tour.

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour is a great way to enjoy the holidays without visiting another city.
  • No option for wheelchair users as it involves walking.
  • Children can join the trip. However, there should be a notice before the tour if the child is less than 6.
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Lonely Planet Experiences: South Philly Markets, Mosaics, Magic Small Group Tour

clock 3 hours
  • See Philadelphia in a new way by visiting America's oldest open market while seeing breath-taking art, historic places and the people who make Philly a remarkable place.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Discover the renowned 9th Street Italian Market and its history.
  • Connect with the local vendors of the market.
  • See the Philadelphia's Magic Gardens where you get to see artworks from Isaiah Zagar.
  • Breeze through the narrow streets of Queen Village.

    • What It Includes:

  • Professional and friendly tour guide.
  • Sample of food.
  • Admission at selected places.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Tourists who used this service left favourable reviews while commending the tour guide. There was also a lot of praise for the structure of the tour.

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour reveals South Philly in no way anyone else can.
  • There is no accessibility option for wheelchair users.
  • Tourists should put on clothing that is appropriate for the weather conditions and shoes suitable for walking around.
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From History to Happy Hour Philadelphia Walking Tour

clock 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Journey back to time by seeing scenic and important landmark in Philly while enjoying the company of a guided group of tourists and sipping your beer alongside.
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    What You'll Do:

  • Get to see notable edifices that has defined America.
  • Pay respect to the dead at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution.
  • See the building that housed America's first two presidents.
  • Learn about the brewing and beer culture of Philadelphia.

    • What It Includes:

  • Admission to selected local attractions.
  • 4 beers and a snack.
  • Professional local guide.

    • Travellers Talk:

  • Tourists commended the guides for the organization and attention to details during the tours.

    • Is It Right:

  • This tour is a great chance to learn about America, the founding fathers and beer.
  • Tourists most be older than 21.
  • There is no accessibility option for wheelchair users.
  • Tourists should put on clothing that is appropriate for the weather conditions and shoes suitable for walking around.
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Spirits of Our Founding Fathers Walking Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Beginning on Elfreth's Alley, we wind our way through Old City Philadelphia, visiting important buildings, learning about the people and events that occurred at each one. We stop at Pinot Boutique, a wine lover's playground and sample a flight of wine the colonists would have enjoyed. After some more history, our next stop is City Tavern, a...Read more
from$283.46

The No Reservations Philly Food Tour

clock 3 hours
  • This tour is named after the iconic Anthony Bourdain and his famous TV show "No Reservations," Bourdain toured this area in 2012 and again in 2015 and loved the authenticity of the people and flavors. We will visit some of these same places he went to in Philadelphia and tour the city the way he did combining food, arts and history. You will be...Read more
from$84.74

Half Day Highlights Tour in a Private Vehicle

clock 3 hours
  • Your guide will take you on a poignant journey around the historic sites of the American Revolution where the seeds of independence were taking root long before a musket shot was fired. As you walk around Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross’s homes, along with the homes of numerous other founders, your guide will colour in the missing details of...Read more
from$234.05

Private Walking Highlights Tour of Philadelphia

clock 3 hours
  • Because Philadelphia is one of America's oldest cities, the historic city preceded cars by several centuries - making it an ideal city to see by foot.

    Originally founded as a haven for religious freedom by William Penn, Pennsylvania was colonised by French Huguenots, Mennonites, and most famously in the state - Quakers and Amish. The...Read more
from$188.26

Philadelphia Brewery Tour with Lunch or Dinner

clock 5 hours
  • Learn about Philadelphia’s thriving brewpub scene and taste up to 15 types of beer on this guided, morning brewery tour with lunch. See how beer is made and chat with brewery owners about their operations. Visit some of Philly's most popular brewpubs, including the Philadelphia Brewing Company and the Dock Street Brewery, to name a couple...Read more
from$110.91

Outdoor Paintball Adventure

clock Flexible
  • Enjoy a wide variety of fields and experiences, including a castle, three villages (with tanks, helicopter), a Prison Camp, and the new Valken Armor Train!  Seek out the enemy in some of the most diverse terrain you could ever hope to...Read more
from$48.48

Italian Market Behind the Scenes Progressive Food Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Professional chef led walking food tour starts at the Italian Market Visitors Center and we eat our way through Philly's historic Italian Market.

    Highlights include larger portions, behind the scenes kitchens and participation in interactive food demos.

    Meet and greet a famous South Philly chef, get behind the scenes tour of his...Read more
from$130.75

'New York Times Journeys' Walking Tour with Food & Drink

clock 4 hours
  • Take a trip into 'The New York Times’ much-loved “36 Hours” travel column in one day! Always a draw for American history buffs (and Rocky fans), Philadelphia also has exceptional food, local craft beer and eclectic art to add to its long list of attractions. Inspired by tips from Times journalists and local experts, on this tour we'll try...Read more
from$164.40

Philadelphia Prohibition Pub Crawl

clock 3 hours
  • Join us on a fully narrated prohibition and history tour that includes a history walk and cocktail education! Two tours in one: one hour historic sights walk leaving from the shadow of The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Followed by two hours more traversing a couple tavern hotspots beginning with an alcohol education. Al Capone, Ben...Read more
from$45.79

Haunted Pub Crawl

clock 3 hours
  • This ghost aficionado’s dream tour visits the sites of live Witch Trials, Founding Father’s graves, bodies stacked under colonial structures and colonial boneyard haunts in a one hour pre-pub historic site’s visit before entering the most haunted taverns known to...Read more
from$45.79

Philly Oktoberfest Halloween and Haunted Tavern Tour

clock 3 hours
  • Enjoy Oktoberfest lagers and Halloween treats over ghost stories with history teachers. Visit cemeteries and bars this Halloween season for spooky tales of witches and Native-American burials in Revolutionary Philadelphia. And learn about the histories of Oktoberfest and of Halloween while you toast the ghosts of Old City’s haunted taverns while...Read more
from$46.49

Christmas Traditions Tavern Experience of Philadelphia

clock 3 hours
  • Yuletide Traditions- Relax in warmth enjoying authentic Christmas beverages and snacks as you learn Roman Christmas and Viking folklore and magic and ghost stories of the season. Revel in Christmas traditions with the r-rated professors of Grim in the warmth of restaurant and drinking establishments for fun over a couple of drinks and some light...Read more
from$45.79

Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Philadelphia

clock 3 hours
  • 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...Read more
from$91.28
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