Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.

Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.

Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Betsy Ross House

Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.

7 minutes • Admission Not Included

Elfreth's Alley

The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

90-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Pass by 15+ Philadelphia sites including Christ Church, and Ben Franklin Court

Learn about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today

Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City

Photo Stops at 10+ Sites including Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and Liberty Bell

Visit Carpenter's Hall (Note: Site currently closed, will visit when available to public)

Local Guide; tours are led by a former stand up comedian and history teacher

Gratuities

Options

Walking Tour

Reviews

4.92

2,023 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1908

Historical Walking Tour
Emma V,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus was an excellent tour guide. It was a very cold and wet February day but Seamus made the tour fun and we learnt lots of interesting facts.We were only in Philadelphia for the day and this tour was well worth our time in fact we want to come back and explore further. Thank you Seamus 😊
Highly recommend
Claire C,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Joseph was very friendly and knowledgeable. A mine of information about Philadelphia and its history. Very wiling to answer all and any questions.
Great Walk thru History
Anne K,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great overview of the historical highlights - especially relevant this year with our 250th anniversary@
Fun History Tour
Amanda M,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Joseph S. was a wonderful tour guide! We learned so much! We had a great time! He made us laugh while sharing fun facts with us.
This was a great way to...
Shalisa A,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great way to see some popular spots around Philadelphia. It was great having such a knowledgeable tour guide to point out and explain as we went.
Must do Walking Tour in Phili
Samantha R,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the city was unmatched. The walking tour was so fun and a great way to walk around the historic sites with a local. We lucked out and got to be the only guests on the tour. Seamus was so personable, up for a chat, as well as giving us lots of historic facts. This is a great way to see the sites and would recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Philadelphia.
Old City Tour With Seamus
Wiaczeslaw K,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seamus was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. We were running over the schedules time allotment because of the snow yet we were able to see everything included in the tour. Truly enjoyed and thanks again to Seamus for the wonderful tour of Old City.
Great snowy tour!
audreygK2606RS,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a great time on this tour despite the snowy weather! Seamus did a fantastic job explaining the historic sites of Philadelphia. The tour was a great length and I felt like I got to see plenty in a hour and a half. I would definitely recommend if you want a peek into the rich history of the Old City in Philly.
Philly tour
Kathleen R,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Joseph was very informative, friendly and funny…the walking tour was just the right amount of time..
Moral of the story - don’t tear down the house!
G9742RWrebeccah,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I booked this tour last minute and we highly recommend it. It is a nice historical overview of Old City, Philadelphia. It highlights great spots that are worth more of a visit if you have time. Joseph, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and even though he has been doing these tours for a while, he kept it fresh and interesting. It definitely brings history to life and I’m still wondering how could they tear down Ben Franklin’s house! I guess his own family did not recognize the historical importance or just needed the $ that badly. Very interesting tidbit from our tour today.