Top 10 Tours in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)

We offer a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else. Ben Franklin takes you around the great city of Philadelphia and the wonderful history it holds, making the experience come to life. While experiencing the great landmarks Philly has to offer, you find yourself wound up in the pages of history. People of all ages can enjoy this experience and leave the tour feeling prouder than ever about the beautiful city and the founding of our country in front of their eyes.

Inclusions: Walking Tour

Exclusions: Transportation

Along a stretch of 9th Street in the heart of eclectic South Philadelphia lies the Italian Market, America’s oldest and largest outdoor market. This iconic collection of butchers, bakers, and restaurants has been the backbone of this historic neighborhood since its creation in the late 1800s. It has survived throughout the passing decades by welcoming vendors from around the world and, today, remains a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Join us for a stroll around the Italian Market, among the vibrant fruit stalls, past the fragrant bakeries, into various shops and specialty stores, and weaving through hidden alleys covered in fantastical street art. When possible, you may even get to try a small bite or two. Wherever your guide leads you, your senses will be popping as you explore one of the most unique, thriving, and diverse communities in the City of Brotherly Love. Please note: This is a "market tour," not a "food tour." Samples may vary and will not equal a meal.

Inclusions: Some food samples (depending on availability)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drink, Souvenirs or personal shopping

Art, culture, diversity, and of course, the spirit of Rocky lives on in South Philly! Join this Philadelphia tour to see just how eclectic this gritty city is. From hidden alleyways to Italian markets, family-owned businesses, and public art, South Philly is a slice of the real Philly.

Inclusions: English-speaking Local Guide, Food samples, Admission to Philadelphia Magic Gardens

Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, Gratuities

Tours are led by the founder and owner of the company, a former stand up comedian and history teacher with a love and passion for all things Philadelphia! Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City on this 1.5-hour walking tour. We'll hit every major landmark in historic old city and guarantee you'll walk away with a great experience.

Inclusions: 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!

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tote a six-pack or a bottle of wine and meet your guide at a convenient central location to board a trolley for your Philadelphia sightseeing tour. Travel past all of the city’s major landmarks and hear stories about Philadelphia that even some locals don’t know. Hop off to explore City Hall, Love Park, and Boathouse Row, and ask a friend to hold your beer while you run up the famous Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Next follow your guide through the streets of the historic Old City to see Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Franklin Court, Carpenters’ Hall, and Declaration House, where Thomas Jefferson lived while drafting the Declaration of Independence. Wander down Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street where your tour ends.

Inclusions: Local guide, Trolley Tour, Take a pic in front of the bronze statue dedicated to Philly's native son, Rocky Balboa.

Exclusions: Gratuities

This 2.5-hour gourmet tasting adventure in the heart of Philadelphia will introduce you to tastings of 5 decadent and gourmet treats of the city’s best foodie destinations! Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will start you off at the iconic Reading Terminal Market for an insider’s highlight tour that will introduce you to the market’s history, layout, and 3 food havens not to be missed. Here, you'll enjoy delicious treats, such as: gourmet cheese curds, a sampling of Middle Eastern delights, and a fluffy Amish donut or a decadent cake truffle. Next up, a visit to Philadelphia’s most famous gourmet superstore, Di Bruno Bros, where we’ll lavish you with hearty portions of fantastic farmstead and imported cheeses. The sweet and salty finale to your adventure is from one of the most well-known bakeries in the city, and it'll certainly leave you happy! ​This tasting is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and out-of-town guests! Great for birthdays, anniversaries, and dates!

Inclusions: Bottled water

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See top Philadelphia sights including the Historic District, Penn's Landing, the Italian Market, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a stimulating 1-hour or 2-hour Segway ride (plus 30 minutes of training). This small-group tour is limited to 8 people, ensuring more personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Guided Segway tour, Segway training, Photos of your tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees for attractions on the route, Food and drinks, Gratuities

The Flavors of Philly Tour is great for out-of-towners! Terrific value--Philly history AND full lunch rolled into one great adventure. Features cheesesteaks, tomato pie, soft pretzels, and 2 desserts at the iconic Reading Terminal Market.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food tasting, Lunch, Snacks, Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup

Situated directly on the University of Pennsylvania's campus, the Penn Museum is the largest University Museum in the United States! With over 1 million objects in the collection that span 10,000 years of human history, you can travel the world under one roof!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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Philadelphia is widely regarded as one of America’s most historically significant cities, and for good reason! This is the city where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were born. It was Philly that served as America’s capital before Washington DC even existed. Here is where the American flag was created, where Ben Franklin proved that lightning was just electricity, and where the iconic Liberty Bell rang and cracked but endures as a symbol of freedom. These are just a few examples of how Philadelphia has helped shape the United States of America. Come and take a guided stroll along the cobblestone streets of Old City, through the history you think you know. Our local expert will separate the fact from the fiction, and you will be amazed by Philadelphia’s remarkable past.

Inclusions: Admission to various historic buildings., A surprise local treat.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drink., Souvenirs or personal shopping.