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15 Best Philadelphia History & Revolution Tours

The founding-history tours: Independence Hall, the bell and the few blocks where the country got drafted. Guided entry beats queueing, and the storytellers here have the original material.

1.Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

Discover Philadelphia's revolutionary past on this 2-hour walking tour. Visit iconic sites like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and more with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was very easy to book the tour. Our guide, Joe, was very good. He was personable and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the fact that it was a walking tour. It was a great way to see more of the city.”

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2.2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show

Discover Philadelphia’s revolutionary past on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring historic landmarks, Washington’s War Tent, and more for $45.

★ 5.0

“PJ our tour guide was very informative and friendly. We had a small group and he took his time to make sure we saw all the highlights.”

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3.The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Discover Philadelphia’s historic sites on a guided walking tour showcasing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and more. Engaging guides make history come alive.

★ 4.5

“This is a walking tour and you will walk but there are enough stopping points to catch your breath. Plenty of historic sites and information.”

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5.True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s dark side and historic landmarks on this 2.5-hour small-group walking tour blending true crime tales with iconic sights, guided by expert historians.

★ 5.0

“Ted was a great story teller, giving awesome details. He was very engaging! Great choice if you find yourself in Philly and want to learn come "fun facts"!”

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7.Liberty History Tour Pub Crawl

Explore Philadelphia’s history and local brews on this small-group pub crawl. Visit historic bars, enjoy four drinks, and hear stories from expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great detail of the history we never learn in school. Philly native and still learned a ton and even some history of the bars. Tour guides was excellent!”

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8.Philadelphia: Grim, Dark, and Twisted History Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s dark side with a 2-hour tour exploring grim tales of death, pirates, ghosts, and historical secrets, guided by expert storytellers.

★ 4.6

“What do you want from a tour? To be entertained? Indeed! My spouse has taken me on many Ghost Tours and late night guided walks...this was my all time favorite. Ted was the tour guide and he hit it out of the park. True to…”

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11.Philadelphia Historical Independence Walking Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s history with a 75-minute walking tour visiting iconic sites like Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, and Congress Hall for just $25.

★ 4.5

“Tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Was happy to tailor the tour to our requests, but we didn’t have any! Group size was only 6, which worked well. A great way to get some understanding of the history of the city. Unfortunately some sites…”

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12.Badass Women’s History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Discover Philadelphia’s hidden female heroes on this engaging 1-hour 45-minute walking tour featuring landmarks like Independence Hall and the Gayborhood, all for $59.

★ 5.0

“We should be calling Philly the City of Sisterly (not just Brotherly) Love, after learning about so many fascinating women. Joey was an exceptionally smart, warm, and kind tour guide. We walked for 1 hour 45 minutes around flat terrain (beware of old cobblestones though…”

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14.Philadelphia’s Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime 1.5 Hour Tour

Explore Philadelphia's haunted sites with this 1.5-hour ghost tour. Walk historic streets, hear chilling stories, and spot paranormal activity, all led by engaging guides.

★ 4.5

“Jennifer was great. She is entertaining and amusing. She really knows the history. We all had a great time!!”

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15.The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Discover Philadelphia’s Black heritage with this engaging 2-hour walking tour, visiting sites like the Liberty Bell and Mother Bethel Church, led by passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing tour! The guide, Miguel (pronounced, “My Jewel”), was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and his enthusiasm for Philly’s history was infectious. I learned so much about the evolution of Philly’s black community both in the context of the city’s history and…”

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More Philadelphia History & Revolution Tours

5.0Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$59.00 3.5Valley Forge Revolutionary War Self-Guided Driving Tour1 to 2 hours (approx.)$16.99 5.0Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$49.00 5.090 Minute History Walking Tour of Old City Philadelphia1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$29.00 4.5Independence Seaport Museum Admission1 to 2 hours (approx.)$20.00 5.0Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$39.00 4.8Independence Mall: Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross, Christ Church2.5 hours$39 4.0Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour1 hour (approx.)$60.00 4.5Philadelphia: Independence Seaport Museum and USS Olympia1 day$23 4.7Philadelphia: Black History Walking Tour1.5 hours$35 5.0Philadelphia: Haunted History & Ghost Nighttime Tour30 min$39 4.5Philadelphia: National Liberty Museum Entrance Ticket1 day$12 4.8Philadelphia: Highlights, History, Food & Pop Culture4 hours$59 5.0Philadelphia: Revolutionary Women Walking Tour2 hours$49 5.0Philadelphia: Gayborhood LGBTQ History Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$49 5.0Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Guided Tour$60 5.0Philadelphia: Revolutionary Founders & Patriots Walking Tour2 hours$35 5.0The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia$11.99 5.0Philadelphia: Revolutionary Old City Walking Tour2 hours$27 5.0Philadelphia: Women of the Revolution Walking Tour2 hours$27 4.2Philadelphia: Rockstars of the Revolution2 hours$35 4.2Private Historic Stroll: Philadelphias Revolutionary Roots2 hours$872 Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia$22.89 A Complete History of Money and Inflation in the United States$29.00

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