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

2,009 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1894

Seamus was our guide and...
Matt S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus was our guide and he was great! The tour hit all the main areas of Philly History with lots of fun facts.
Seamus was fantastic! He...
DJ N,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus was fantastic! He had a great wealth of knowledge, lots of fun facts and very interactive. He answered everyone questions no matter what they were. He made a point to talk to everyone in the group!
A very informative tour!
Debbie Z,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sheamus is extremely knowledgeable and it was fun to learn all about Philly and the history there. It was just the perfect amount of time to walk around the city, especially in the winter time
Highly recommended
Samar H,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus did such a good job! Walking tours are really the only way I’ll learn history , and this tour is one of the best
Historical Tour
Erin B,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a very fun and informative tour of Philadelphia’s historical district. I would highly recommend.
Fabulous Historical Tour!
Karen R,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of great details and our guide had a lot of knowledge and a really genuine enthusiasm without the ridiculous costume!
This was a n informative...
Brenda S,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a n informative walking tour that touched on some of the historic aspects of Philadelphia . Seamus was a great guide
Walking Tour in Philadelphia with Amanda
Steve H,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
our guide, Amanda, was very knowledgeable of the history and it was very interesting. The tour was about an hour and a half and it was great having someone tell us about all the historical points of Philadelphia.
So informative,...
DIANA B,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So informative, entertaining and fun! I highly HIGHLY recommend this tour, especially if it's your first time in Philadelphia and even a little bit of a history buff.
Great tour
Andrew S,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seamus was excellent, clearly very experienced. He was interactive, told interesting stories, knowledgeable.