Private Philadelphia Driving Tour: Half-Day Experience
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28 Ratings
Philadelphia
Embark on a private half-day driving tour of Philadelphia and explore its iconic landmarks, including the Historic District, Penn's Landing, and the Rocky Steps. Discover the city's rich history and vibrant culture with a personal guide.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • WeVenture Philadelphia - This private, half-day (4- or 6-hour) driving tour begins with a local hotel pickup in a comfortable minivan. See many of the must-see highlights in Philadelphia, plus a lot more. Let the guide show the way, but feel free to request any specific attractions or landmark locations of interest. Visit all the must-see spots, as well as lesser-known neighborhoods. Drive through the colorful South 9th Street Italian Market, getting out of the van to visit the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence. Drive past the imposing Eastern State Penitentiary, where Al Capone was once held. Also, see Penn’s Landing and Philadelphia City Hall, and climb the Rocky Steps at the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The tour ends with a drop-off at any Philadelphia hotel or destination.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Discover the charm of Philadelphia on a half-day private tour accompanied by a personal guide. Enjoy a cozy minivan ride (accommodates up to six people) that takes you from one river to another. Explore the Historic District, Penn’s Landing, the Italian Market, Philadelphia City Hall, the bustling South 9th Street Italian Market, and witness the iconic Rocky Steps situated at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s entrance, among other attractions.

  • Pricing is per-vehicle for 1-6 passengers
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
1848 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Outside, in front of The Urban Farmer (Vehicle pull off spot along the Ben Franklin Parkway, side of the Logan Hotel)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Kathleen_m
Nov 18, 2023
Adam was very attentive... - Adam was very attentive and very knowledgeable. The tour was so worth the time. Enjoyable and would highly recommend it if you are looking to see the highlights of Philly in one day.
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Richard_p
Nov 12, 2023
Going to take my Family on this Tour this Spring - 1. Large Comfortable oversize Van. 2. Adam our Tour Guide was Excellent, His historic knowledge was amazing. 3. My Business Customers, Loved it!!
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Janice_f
Nov 7, 2023
A wonderful afternoon! - Our guide, Adam, was outstanding!!! He was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much about Philadelphia and had so much fun doing so. I highly recommend this tour…we had a wonderful afternoon!!
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John_s
Oct 10, 2023
Definitely Recommend this tour - Our guide Tom was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He added a great intangible to a regular tour. I had limited mobility and he did everything he could to help minimize the walking and standing I had to do. Great lunch recommendation for the obligatory Philly cheesesteak. We got to see all the major spots in Philly plus more that we weren't even aware of. He was very flexible with what we wanted. I liked that he called a few days before the tour to touch base, introduce himself and find out what our expectations were.
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E6741qylize
Oct 4, 2023
Fantastic Tour - This tour was fantastic. We were picked up promptly at our hotel at the arranged time, in a very clean and comfortable van. Adam was our tour guide, and he did a wonderful job. His knowledge of Philadelphia history was outstanding and exactly what we hoped for. Adam allowed us to customize our tour according to the sites we wanted to see, which were primarily historical. Adam took us to Reading Terminal Market, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross house, and the Philadelphia Mint. He provided so much information on the way to each location, including driving by other significant sites along the way. Adam was courteous and helpful with my husband who required a wheelchair to visit most places. He also took us to Campo’s to pick up a delicious Philly Steak sandwich on our way back to the hotel. We had a wonderful day with Adam as our tour guide and highly recommend this tour.
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Bruin78
Jul 2, 2023
A great day with James in Philadelphia! - James was a spectacular guide! My parents, sisters and I enjoyed our day with him riding around Philly and learning about its history! His depth of knowledge as a PhD-level guide was exceptional. Even more so, he was lighthearted and kind and made our tour fun and memorable! Highly recommend James for anyone.
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Paulapd7007th
Jun 5, 2023
Great Tour Guide and Experience! - Tom was wonderful! Our private tour was 4 hours, and we stayed engaged the entire time. Our tour started at 8:00 AM and lasted until 12 Noon. I was so happy we decided to do an early tour to avoid the crowds. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting Philadelphia.
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Cheri_n
May 26, 2023
Terrific tour in the City of Brotherly Love - Our tour guide, Tom, was what made the tour memorable and fun. He had facts and stories he shared, was always upbeat and eager to make sure we had the best experience possible. He was sensitive to our needs as well. It was absolutely the highlight of our trip to Philadelphia.
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Jasperrodilz
May 17, 2023
EXCELLENT - James our tour guide was very knowledgeable with everything about the tour. He has a PHD in history, so you can’t get wrong with him. He also grew up in Philadelphia, he knows all the things around the place very much. He was also very kind and accommodating. We had lots of fun.
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Kristen
Jul 1, 2023
Average & Disappointing - Despite the rave reviews I read about this tour prior to booking, I would rate this tour just average. Although we had listed the attractions we wanted to visit, our tour left out some key ones and instead included others that we didn’t really have an interest in. Note that your guide does NOT attend certain attractions with you - Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, Betsy Ross House, etc. He drives you to them and drops you off for those tours and then picks you up again when they conclude. (Tour did handle booking tickets to Independence Hall for us.) I felt like our guide also discouraged us from adding attractions onto our agenda that the company covers in other separate tours (ie, Valley Forge) and even talked us out of visiting them on our own time after the tour ended (US Mint). Our tour guide, Owen, came highly recommended by other reviewers, but I found him to be just so-so. Overall, I didn’t feel like the tour (which was quite expensive) really added any value vs hopping the city transportation and visiting the historic attractions on your own.
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