Philadelphia Trolley Tour: Sightseeing with Humorous History
4.9
498 Ratings
Philadelphia
Embark on a hilarious and informative Philadelphia trolley tour, exploring iconic landmarks and uncovering surprising tales about the city's history. Don't miss the chance to run up the Rocky Steps and visit historic sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Founding Footsteps - Philadelphia’s revolutionary family owned & operated tour company with tours deliver by a former comedian and history teacher.
- Betsy Ross House - Did Betsy Ross really sew our first flag? Find out on our tour and afterwards, check out Betsy’s home.
- Chinatown Friendship Gate - The largest Chinese Friendship Gate in the world built by Chinese artisans for use outside of China.
- City Hall Visitor Center - Learn about our iconic City Hall, the largest masonry building in the world!
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Love Park - Catch a glimpse of our famous LOVE sculpture by artist
Robert Indiana - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - The head of the Roman-Catholic church in Philadelphia.
- Rodin Museum - Home to an original replica of The Thinker!
- Barnes - The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture.
- Eastern State Penitentiary - The first penitentiary in America and brief “home” of Al Capone.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art - One of the oldest art museums in the nation, it’s best known for the staircase made famous by Rocky Balboa.
- Rocky Statue - Take a pic in front of the bronze statue dedicated to Philly’s native son, Rocky Balboa.
- The Franklin Institute - Our nation’s first science museum named for our first scientist.
- Declaration House (Graff House) - Where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
- Liberty Bell - The most famous bell in America. Our tour ends just a few short blocks away.
- Independence Hall - The birthplace of Independence, our nation and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets are free but time stamped!
- Old City Hall - Our tour ends just a few short blocks away!
- Shane Confectionery - The oldest active confectionary (1863) and oldest active candy store (1911) in America!
- B. Free Franklin Post Office - The first post office in America.
- Christ Church - “The Church of the Revolution” home to 15 signers of our Declaration of Independence.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Take a pic in front of the bronze statue dedicated to Philly’s native son, Rocky Balboa.
- Trolley Tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Grab your preferred chilled beer or a box of your favorite wine and hop on a captivating trolley for an exciting sightseeing journey through Philadelphia. As you course through the city, you’ll not only see the important landmarks but also learn intriguing stories about Philly, which might astonish even the residents.
We’ll make brief stops for you to visit prominent sites such as City Hall, Love Park, and to add a touch of cinematic excitement, attempt to recreate Rocky Balboa’s famous run up the renowned Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The exploration doesn’t end there; we cruise through the picturesque streets of the historic Old City, where you get the opportunity to admire iconic locations like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, etc. Finally, enjoy a relaxed walk down Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously occupied residential lane in the country, marking the delightful ending of your tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Location
Betsy Ross House
Arch Street
Look for a trolley parked in front of the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(498 Ratings)
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Claire_w
Apr 22, 2024
Highly Recommended - great fun - Great tour, interesting and fun, well timed at different spots.
Everyone loved the Rocky steps!
Guides were fun and informative, it really is a great way to see the city.
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Leo_s
Apr 21, 2024
Such a fun day! - Warren was an amazing guide. He made the afternoon incredibly fun. Such a fun way to see Philly. I couldn’t recommend him and the tour more. Thank you for a great day.
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Larry_c
Apr 21, 2024
Great tour Ask for Warren - The tour was great. Warren was an amazing tour guide. Very funny. Super knowledgeable. Nate the driver was great as well. I would definitely do it again
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Kimberly_z
Apr 20, 2024
Fun & informative - Love love loved our tour! Our tour guide, Warren was amazing! Great personality & funny. The tour was informative enough without having to walk everywhere.
If you want to have fun, have some laughs & watch Warren dance while learning a little about Philadelphia, then this tour is for you
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Victoria_m
Apr 14, 2024
Just do it! - Great time! Tour guy was on point and made the experience amazing! Would do this again! Loved the refill/bathroom stop. As well as the other stops- broke up the overall tour and was nice to get on and off!
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Carly_c
Apr 14, 2024
Awesome tour - What a great tour!! Warren was hilarious and really made the tour! Definitely going back again and bringing more friends and family to experience it. Thank you!
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Raj_n
Apr 13, 2024
BYOB Birthday Bash - Warren was a great guide and very enthusiastic and entertaining.
The pickup location was easy to get to with parking options nearby.
There was a small delay because a few passengers were running late, but otherwise the tour would have started on time.
In terms of value, it was a bit expensive but definitely worth it for the experience and a couple hours of fun.
I liked the stops at Love Park and the Art Museum for photo ops. Also there was a stop at Whole Foods, convenient for using the bathroom and grabbing food/beer.
The only thing that could have been better is the sound system had some issues initially and sounded like a speaker was blown.
Definitely recommend showing up early and consider bringing earplugs as it can get pretty loud.
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Donna
Apr 13, 2024
Party on the tour - Warren was absolutely the best host and entertainer. I had a blast. Everyone was in a party mindset and very friendly. I will definitely recommend this tour to all my friends
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Demetrius_r
Apr 8, 2024
Great experience for my... - Great experience for my brothers bachelor party! Would definitely do it again and recommend people check it out!
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Marla_c
Apr 9, 2024
The tour was very funny,... - The tour was very funny, for adults. It is not for children. They sell a child ticket but I would not bring a child again. I had my sister-n-law and 11 yr old niece with me and I’m pretty sure most things went over her head and I had asked if it was kid friendly and told yes. I do not agree. With all the drinking , some adults just get too out of hand.
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