Philly Historic Tour: Explore 21 Iconic Sites

Explore Philadelphia’s Historic District with an expert guide. Discover 21 iconic sites in 90 minutes. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence National Historical Park - Before starting the tour, the guide will welcome you and explain the tour route, some of the sites you’ll visit, and information about Philadelphia’s founding. Discover why this park is known as “America’s Most Historic Square Mile!”
  • Independence Hall - Discover the importance of Independence Hall,…
What's Included
  • Group tour with other paying customers
  • Overview tour with external site views only
What's Not Included
  • We do not enter any historic sites. Admission not included.
  • Foreign language tours (Spanish, French, Italian) require advanced notice
  • Private tours available for an additional cost. Please contact us for details
  • Tip or gratuity
Additional Information

Interested in touring Philly’s Historic District? Great! Let us show you around. Be taken back in time as you are regaled about how the Liberty Bell worked (and cracked,) envision the founders debating inside Carpenters Hall and then Independence Hall as you learn about the issues they faced and gaze upon the building where Jefferson worked in solitude…

Location
The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center
Market Street
Outside the main entrance on Market Street. I'll be wearing a black polo shirt and red, white & blue lanyard!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Erin_g
Mar 10, 2026
We had a wonderful tour.... - We had a wonderful tour. Tom is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Philadelphia!
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Janetkh8791ye
Feb 28, 2026
Great overview of Philadelphia and Revolutionary-era history - We really enjoyed Tom’s tour! It was very informative and also entertaining at points, and he answered a number of questions along the way. He had great details that helped paint the picture of life in the past.
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Inspire598918
Feb 16, 2026
History made fun - We loved this tour! Tom was knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. This was not boring history but facts coupled with interesting anecdotes. Perfect for us and our teen daughter. We learned so much! Highly recommended.
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Miriam_b
Feb 1, 2026
Very nice historical tour - Joe was a very knowledgeable guide. Explained the history clearly and with humor. Receptive to questions and friendly.
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Suzanne_r
Jan 31, 2026
A Fantastic Walking Tour That Brought Philadelphia to Life - I can’t recommend this walking tour highly enough. Tom was an exceptional guide from start to finish — engaging, endlessly knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Philadelphia’s history and culture. He had that rare ability to make every stop feel alive, weaving stories, facts, and local insights together in a way that was both entertaining and deeply informative. What really stood out was how Tom's storytelling transformed familiar landmarks into vivid moments from the past, and I walked away with a whole new appreciation for the city. If you’re looking for a tour that’s fun, insightful, and led by someone who truly knows and loves Philadelphia, this is the one.
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Odyssey20419415324
Jan 18, 2026
Don’t miss this tour!!! - We had an excellent tour with Tom! He was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history come alive with great stories and insights. He paced the tour perfectly and was happy to answer questions along the way. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it made the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend Tom if you’re touring Philadelphia!
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Seanwf8689gs
Jan 17, 2026
Fun with Tom <3 - Tom was a great tour guide! He took us on a thoughtful route through the highlights of the old city. It felt faster than 90 minutes because it was fun and packed with stops. A lot of really interesting info!!
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Leslianne_l
Nov 17, 2025
Great Tour! - Tom was very knowledgeable and friendly, very much enjoyed our stroll through history. Time went by fast!
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O8539fjlarryd
Nov 4, 2025
Great tour packed with history and interesting facts - My wife and I were lucky enough to have Tom all to ourselves on this walking tour. Tom was an enjoyable host and provided a lot of interesting facts about Philadelphia and the history of the historic area. We highly recommend his tour.
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Phil_m
Oct 25, 2025
Very satisfied - It was a wonderful experience. Tom was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable & informative. Very patient as we were slow walkers. Just loved the tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).