Philadelphia Private Tour: Discover America's First World Heritage City

On this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Philadelphia, America’s first World Heritage City, where you will spend the day learning and seeing first-hand of the birthplace of place of the United States, one-time capitol of the nation and one of the country’s oldest cities. (Yes, we stop at the Rocky Steps and statue.)

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence Mall - On this all-day private tour, your private driver-guide and vehicle will meet you at 7:00 AM at your chosen location in New York City. Together, you’ll travel 90 minutes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to explore the historic district.

  • Elfreth’s Alley - Walk through Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest neighborhood, featuring cobbled streets and Georgian and Federal-style houses. You’ll pass by Betsy Ross’s House, the birthplace of the American flag; the original President’s House; Christ Church’s Burial Ground, where some of America’s earliest prominent leaders are buried; the First Bank of the United States, and more.

  • Reading Terminal Market - Enjoy lunch at Reading Terminal Market, America’s oldest farmer’s market, with over 100 vendors and merchants.

  • Ben Franklin National Memorial - Visit Ben Franklin’s home, print shop, the first Post Office in the USA, and his grave.

  • Betsy Ross House - Tour Betsy Ross’s house, workshop, and grave.

  • Liberty Bell Center - See the Liberty Bell and the first President’s House.

  • Independence Hall - Tour the birthplace of America, including a guided tour of Independence Hall by a National Park Ranger.

  • Congress Hall - Visit the first home of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, with a tour and historical explanation by a National Park Ranger.

  • Christ Church - Learn about Christ Church’s role in American history and the many historical figures who worshipped there.

  • Rocky Statue - Climb the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and see the Rocky Statue.

  • Italian Market - Explore the outdoor produce markets.

  • South Street - View the unique street art and mosaics by Isaiah Zagar.

  • Love Park - Take a photo at the famous City of Brotherly Love Sculpture.

  • Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - Visit the beautiful head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

  • Boathouse Row - See the row of 15 Gothic and Victorian rowing club houses along the banks of the Schuylkill River.

  • Rodin Museum - Stop for a photo op at “The Thinker.”

  • Arch Street Meeting House - Visit the historic Quaker Meeting House.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Round-trip private transfers
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Child safety seats provided. Please inform us in advance of the ages of all children on the tours, so we can come prepared with the approprite seat.
  • Most wheelchair and scooter users can be accommodated (including the wheelchair and scooter - may reduce the maximum capacity of the tour to 5 guests). The guest must be able to transfer from the device to the seat of a mini-van and another guest on the tour is available to help load and unload the device. The guest must also be able to self-propel and / or have someone who is able to push the wheelchair throughout the tour.
Location
Independence Mall
Cancellation Policy

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

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Livelaughtravel1125
Sep 27, 2021
A simply perfect day to the City of Brotherly Love with Scott - What a perfectly fantastic day trip to Philly from NYC with Scott!!! I highly recommend him and this very professional and well run company for all your travel experiences. I had messaged him over all the things we wanted to visit in Philly, some of them were not the norm, and yes, we saw every one of them. As a matter of fact, Scott did not stop until we really did see every single thing on the list I had made. This company was just perfect, from the quick responsiveness in answering all my questions before booking, the reliability in showing up in the early morning when he said he would at our hotel, to his safe driving in his most comfortable Toyota minivan, to his easy going personality, to his knowledge about all the sights we visited and his flexibly and kindness in making sure we really had the best day ever, I can’t say enough about how our expectations were more than met. Despite us only going to Philly for the day, we felt like we really got a great feel for the city and all it’s iconic places and sights!!! Thank you so much, Family in New York, and Scott for the best day tour ever!!! We are so appreciative of your time spent with us and you will be too if you take one of their tours.
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