Historic Philadelphia: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour
4.8
21 Ratings
Philadelphia
Immerse yourself in the birthplace of American democracy on a private 2-hour walking tour of historic Philadelphia. Explore iconic landmarks like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell while hearing fascinating stories about the city's history. Add on a city tour to discover Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market, and more. Suitable for all ages and even dogs. Available in German.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The President’s House - See where the first two Presidents lived, learn about the lives and fate of the enslaved African-Americans who toiled there.
- Independence Hall - Birthplace of democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed OUTSIDE ONLY unless special arrangements can be made
- Liberty Bell Center - Home of the Liberty Bell… enter if wait time short
- Carpenters’ Hall - See the site of the First Continental Congress.
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Elfreth’s Alley - See the houses on the oldest continuously occupied street in British North America.
Houses here date back to 1724 - Betsy Ross House - See the exterior of the house in which Betsy Ross sewed our first flag and learn the story behind it.
- Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - See the site where Benjamin Franklin and some of his family are buried. Visit through the fence
- First Bank of the United States - See the neo-classical masterpiece that housed the First Bank of the United States.
- Christ Church - See the exterior of this historic church and learn it’s important role in the colonial period OUTSIDE ONLY.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Independence Hall, view from outside and learn the history
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the cradle of American democracy with this guided tour that takes around 90 to 120 minutes, across the streets of Philadelphia, also known as the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ (Scheduled at 8:30, 10, 2, and 4:30) Dive into compelling tales of Philadelphia and America’s past while exploring iconic sites such as the exterior of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the abode of Betsy Ross.
You have the option to extend your tour across the city. This extension will rely solely on public transit or walking. It covers Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market, City Hall, Love Park, Holocaust Memorial Park, Logan Circle, Museum Mile, and the Rocky Steps/Statue. The City Tour will also take 90 to 120 minutes.
(We welcome kids of all ages and dogs)
(The tour can also be provided in German)
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide (English and German)
- Operated by a fully vaccinated guide
- For other tour times contact supplier
- Walk 2 km(1.5) miles with frequent stops
- Masks optional. Guide will mask if asked
Location
600 Market St
Market Street
Outside the Independence Visitor Center(weather permitting) or outside the gift shop inside the Independence Visitor Center
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(21 Ratings)
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Regina_p
Oct 1, 2023
We were a family visiting... - We were a family visiting Philly for a wedding. Did a 2 hour tour with Toni. She was wonderful! Shared her wealth of knowledge about Philadelphia history and made it really fun! Highly recommend!
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Sherpa12752275176
Sep 12, 2023
Great experience with many sites all around the greater Boston area - We appreciated this tour via car because there is so much to see in Boston. Trying to walk to all of the places would have been grueling even though we are strong and fit. This experience was intimate and friendly and easy. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared many images on his iPad of what Boston used to look like vs now. The vehicle was comfy and easy to get in and out of at a few places we stopped to check out. We saw so many more things on this tour than we could have seen on a hop-on/off bus trip. We would do this again and highly recommend!
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G7678granitam
Aug 21, 2023
Great walking tour from a cool dude on a hot day! - Four friends visited historic Philadelphia on a very hot weekday. We ambled along tree-shaded streets with Nick who provided an informative, candid narrative of many familiar historic sites that we last visited as kids on school trips. A way more enjoyable experience as adults! Nick was generous too in sharing tips about where to eat and what else to do in the City. We'll be back! Thanks, Nick!
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Cherylann_p
Mar 6, 2023
First Tour Ever of Philadelphia - Personalized walking tour that covered some major historical areas of Central Philly - our guide was able to accommodate physical limitations of some on the tour which was wonderful. We had never been to Philadelphia before and this was an excellent introduction. Would recommend.
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Ricky_b
Sep 11, 2022
Fantastic Experience with Toni! - Toni was a fantastic tour guide. Lots of energy and enthusiasm, and very educated on the history of Philadelphia. Enjoyed our time!
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E8519talisaw
Aug 3, 2022
Excellent Half Day Philly Tour - We took a half day tour with Nick on July 4, 2022. We had a group of 11 , half teens , half older. We did not want to navigate on our own on a holiday and am so glad I chose Nick. His prices were more than fair, he communicated well with me prior to the trip, and kept on schedule. I liked his sense of humor too. He is very knowledgeable and kept the tour interesting for our mixed age group. The only thing I would do differently, is to pay extra to be able to go inside some of the buildings that were talked about. That is on me, not Nick, as I booked this tour just a couple of weeks in advance of a major holiday. I would recommend and use Nick Cvetkovic Tours in the future.
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Heidi_d
Jun 30, 2022
Walking Tour - Great tour! We learned so much! Particularly enjoyed going to Christ Church and Betsy Ross house . Seeing Been Franklins grave was also a highlight.
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Amyswrld1
May 31, 2022
Toni was Fantastic - We had Toni as our guide of Philadelphia as Nick moved us to her as he took another tour. She is charming and knows everything about the area. We chose the extended tour and it was well worth it. She adapted quickly to what we wanted to see. I’m so happy we had Toni for our tour and would recommend her to anyone.
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Dan_r
Jun 20, 2023
Soft spoken tour guide... - Soft spoken tour guide with no enthusiasm. Underwhelming but he did provide basic historical information.
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Mjacobs98
Jul 10, 2022
Average tour - Average tour, guide was not that interactive with our small group. We have done walking tours In Several big cities in the last few years NOLA, NYC, Boston, this was in the bottom of the list
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