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‘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

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

Options

Walking Tour

Reviews

4.91

1,996 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1881

A great introduction to...
Carolyn S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A great introduction to the history of Philadelphia and our country, entertaining and very informative
Great experience with Ty....
Laurie F,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience with Ty. He is an excellent presenter and VERY knowledgeable about all things Philly. Highly recommend!!
Awesome tour!
Deborah M,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Siemus was fun, knowledgeable, and respectful. Our group was very diverse with ages from the teens to 60s. The pace was perfect and I never felt rushed. Definitely recommend if you want some history and some fun facts about the city
Great overview of Philly History
lauriemT8556EE,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seamus was a great guide! Super informative, he kept the group’s interest with interesting stories, facts and anecdotes. Very personable and the pace of the tour was great, not too fast but also, more importantly, not too slow. Would recommend to anyone!
Highly recommend!
Jessica R,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus was an excellent guide for this incredible and educational tour. He made the learning the history of the Old City tangible and fun.
Great fun, interesting and informative.
D4442HFruthm,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting and informative. Joseph was very enthusiastic, funny and knowledgeable. Despite terrible weather he did not cut any corners in showing us everything.
So much history. Seamus...
Rhonda C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So much history. Seamus was great. We missed going into most places because of the government shutdown but what we could do was awesome.
Informative AND Fun!
Joanne M,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joseph was superb! Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor - he added a little comedic flair to Philadelphia’s amazing history. The tour was an hour and a half which gave us a great start on deciding what we wanted to tour more in depth afterward. My only suggestion is to consider using microphones and earphones. Sometimes it’s hard to hear the tour guide, especially while walking. This would also allow opportunities for providing more information in between each stop.
Excellent Tour
Jisel L,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shamus is a fantastic guide! He steered the group towards areas that tended to be quieter when possible to narrate the tour. He was very knowledgeable, kept it all very interesting, and was also funny! Great overall and highly recommend going on this tour.
Worth it!
478LisaR,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seamus shared great info and background and salient points for an abbreviated trip in a city full of so much history. Worth it!