Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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.
Elfreth's Alley
The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.
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
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Walking Tour
Reviews
2,104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We are not impressed on...
Chulapong Y,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00We are not impressed on the tour leader. He skipped spots due to "too many tourists". It may also be there were a very small number of people in the group that made not so enthusiastic to tell the stories of place.
Recommended
kita701,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with John! Informative and entertaining. Just the right amount of time and distance covering the main historical attractions.
Birthplace of Democracy
LadyDi90277,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, John, was great! So knowledgeable and funny! We recommend this family friendly tour to anyone visiting Philly or even locals that have not been on a tour in a while!
Got to see a lot of...
Renee W,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Got to see a lot of things in a short period of time. Very knowledgeable of area. Lots of fun facts.
Tour old City Philly
Rochelle Z,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be able to walk streets are crooked .. not handicap accessible.. Tour guide explained everything in great detail!
Our guides were...
Karen I,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guides were quintessential Philly-they added to the experience!! They added side notes to the historical information, including TV show and movie locations.
Great tour
Roxanne F,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour covering important places in Philadelphia. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
It was a very...
Francine M,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very entertaining way to see the historical sites of Philadelphia. Our guide, Tim, was terrific.
100/10 Stars
Emily C,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was FANTASTIC. Tim adjusted on the fly based on our questions, was very entertaining, and made Philadelphia seem very approachable. I would absolutely do more tours with Tim and Founding Footsteps!
Informative Philly history tour
Julianne L,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, well paced and John had great knowledge of history and the interesting spots we viewed and could go back to later. I took his recommendation for a Philly cheesecake location and was not disappointed. I thoroughly recommend this tour for an overview of Philly.
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