Philly City Tours: Discover Historic Philadelphia

Discover Philadelphia’s history in style with vintage car or electric cart tours. Perfect for all ages, explore iconic landmarks with expert guides.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City Hall Visitor Center - Completed in 1901, City Hall took 30 years to build and cost $25 million, a significant amount at the time. Its walls are 22 feet thick and made of solid stone. At 548 feet, it was the tallest building in the world and remains the tallest masonry building today. The 37-foot statue of William Penn on top is the largest…
What's Included
  • Guided Tour
  • Vintage Car
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Discover the essence of American history and culture with Philly City Tours. Embark on an enjoyable, engaging, and educational adventure through Philadelphia, designed for individuals, couples, and families alike. Visit iconic sites while uncovering the city’s rich history with the help of expert guides. Suitable for all ages, this tour provides a…

Location
51 N 12th St
North 12th Street
Look for Philly City Tours Sign
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(93 Ratings)
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T4799bifeliciac
Jul 6, 2026
Hysterical History - Our driver, Andy, was informative, patient and very helpful. He added some comical commentary to our historic tour which made our experience even better! Great job! Highly recommend! Ask for Andy if possible.
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Drjustinelee
Jul 5, 2026
Dechlan was awesome!! - We booked a private vintage car tour with Declan. It was a two-hour tour that met right across from Reading terminal market. We did this on July 4 weekend when it was over 100°. It was a fantastic way of seeing so much of the city in heat that made it unwalkable. While there was no air-conditioning in the car, with the open windows and the roof, it was definitely much more comfortable. Declan was an amazing tour guide! This tour was definitely worth doing. We’re also glad that we paid extra for the private tour as it was definitely more family friendly. We got to jump off a few times to walk around too while picking up a Jim’s Philly cheesesteak, which was great!
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Snarglebop
Jul 3, 2026
Great way to see the city! - 5 for our guide. 4.0-4.7 depending where you sat with an eight passenger arrangement. Though everyone could hear, it is hard to see as much from the back drivers side as you would from shotgun. There’s a middle row too. Andy was a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. A heatwave on July 2 before semiquincentennial celebrations made the experience less fun (no AC, traffic blocked around Liberty Bell, concert venue on Rocky stairs), and I wish we had gotten out at Independence Hall. But I highly recommend this tour as a way to get a good overview of the history and impact of Philadelphia and its early leaders. Loved hearing about the art and athletics too. Bring your own water. Meet at the car right in front of Reading Terminal Market.
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Janet_s
Jul 3, 2026
Ms - Very informative and Andy was a great guide .He was a wealth of information!! Highly recommend this tour !
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Donna_l
Jul 1, 2026
Great tour in a Vintage car - It was a great experience. Our driver Alex was fantastic and his explanation and his ability to make the stops were best interest for our participants. So glad I was able to get this scheduled for myself and my husband.
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Regina_m
Jun 30, 2026
We really enjoyed this... - We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Alex, was very cordial and considerate of his clients and his compassion for the city showed in every word when describing each neighborhood.
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Jennifer_h
Jun 27, 2026
Knowledgeable and fun... - Knowledgeable and fun driver, interesting sites, easy going activity, really enjoyed it and would recommend, directly across street from reading market (and get a donut from Beilers, good heavens!!!)
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Amy_w
Jul 2, 2026
Beautiful City - The experience was fun, but didnt really get out and see the sites. This was partly due to all the events happening around Philedelphia that I was not aware of. A little disappointing not being able to see some sites. But the tour was fun and my family enjoyed it.
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Robert_c
Jul 6, 2026
Private tour. Guide was... - Private tour. Guide was not informative. Gave wrong information about sites. Did not know what was happening in the area. Was hoping for a fun energetic tour.
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Apjcomm
Jul 1, 2026
Vintage Car without Current Value - Uber drivers more informative. Total waste of money. Unfortunately the most expensive tour we booked and totally underwhelmed. We knew more than the driver about the city and its wonderful history.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).