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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 is an outdoor tour. You can't get into major buildings like Independence Hall and Ben Franklin's Printing Press.”

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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

“Will was a super tour guide. Friendly and knowledgeable and delivered the history with enthusiasm. We learned a lot.”

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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

“The tour was so good I’m thinking about becoming a serial killer. Either that or going again. I haven’t decided. (Jumping front kick and scurry’s off)”

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6.Philadelphia: History, Highlights & Revolution Walking Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s revolutionary roots on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring historic sites like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and more.

★ 4.9

“Carla was exceptional and went above and beyond to see that we had an informative, enjoyable tour. Her recommendations for later in the day --Campos for one,-- were spot on. You can tell she loves her job and more importantly, Philadelphia. She is a gem!!”

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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

“This was a great experience! The group was a lot of fun and the small size allowed for a lot of sharing and getting to know people. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, funny, and a great storyteller! She took us to 4 great bars and…”

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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

“Dave was just a font of incredible historical knowledge and he presented it with passion and humor! He spent well over two and a half hours with us and we very much enjoyed our time with him!”

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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 had a wonderful tour with Rebecca. She was knowledgeable, thoughtful and funny. Would highly recommend to everyone (tourist and Philly residents alike).”

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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

“This tour is as so fun!! We had done a daytime tour and the haunted stories at some of the areas we had been to really added to the history of the city. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun!”

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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

“Our guide has definitely mastered his skill and did a really amazing job! I definitely recommend this tour.”

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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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