Philadelphia
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.
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“Very knowledgeable tour guide and excited about his job. It was bitterly cold but he kept us moving and we'll invested in the history with his enthusiasm”
Discover Philadelphia’s revolutionary past on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring historic landmarks, Washington’s War Tent, and more for $45.
“I love history and doing walking tours in various cities. This tour is by far one of the best I've ever had. Tom was so knowledgeable and fun to be around.”
Discover Philadelphia’s historic sites on a guided walking tour showcasing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and more. Engaging guides make history come alive.
“John did a great job going over the history and background of the several buildings we saw. It was raining but we had a good time. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”
Discover Philadelphia's Revolutionary past on a 2-hour guided tour visiting landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, with knowledgeable guides.
“What might have been a mere reading of a few plaques around Philadelphia’s historic streets and landmarks, was transformed into an entertaining, educational tour by Wendy, à brilliant historian. Wendy brought the period around the American revolution to life with interesting anecdotes and factual information.…”
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.
“Our guide Joseph was incredibly knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of local history. He told us about riots, infamous crimes, unsolved murders, and past religious conflicts. His storytelling brought to life the buildings and areas we passed. The tour gave many examples of how history…”
Discover Philadelphia’s revolutionary roots on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring historic sites like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, and more.
“The guide was excellent. Extremely well informed, spoke fluently and confidently giving lots of detail and comfortable responding to questions. A really excellent experience.”
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.
“Margie was a wonderful host! We had a great time! Be aware that the website I found this pub crawl on stated beer was included. Website took me to viator to purchase tickets. Found out during tour that beer was not included. Unfortunately, we had…”
Discover Philadelphia’s dark side with a 2-hour tour exploring grim tales of death, pirates, ghosts, and historical secrets, guided by expert storytellers.
“The tour guide was very informative and made history interesting with his wit and candid delivery.”
Discover Philadelphia’s historic sites on a lively, 90-minute walking tour led by knowledgeable guides. Perfect for history buffs and first-timers alike.
“Very good ! The guide was nice and clear. I recommend you :)”
Discover the history of the American Revolution at Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution with a two-day ticket, audio guides, and immersive exhibits.
“The museum was amazing! We spent over 4 hours there - having a two day ticket was great! The exhibits were beautifully displayed. We learned some things we didn’t know and also gained new insights and perspectives about the American Revelution. Overall, it was a…”
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.
“Our tour guide was wonderful. We had 6 kids with us and he kept them engaged while teaching us all alot about Philadelphia. We all walked away from that tour excited about different things we learned. We would definitely recommend to others with or without…”
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.
“What a wonderful tour! I grew up in Philly and had NO idea about most of the cool amazing women Joey discussed. Easy walk, super interesting, and well worth the time. Looking forward to taking another tour with Beyond the Bell next time we are…”
Discover Philadelphia’s American Revolution Museum—immersive exhibits, rare memorabilia, and interactive displays that bring history to life, all at great value.
“Lots to learn and wonderful facilit and facilitating!”
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.
“This is a walking tour and Philly is humid in the summer. Bring water. Probably best for ages 12 and up. Bruce, our guide, was great. Great stories about Revolutionary times.”
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.
“My husband and I took the tour in January 2024. Our guide Mijuel was knowledgeable, personable and engaging. He tells the history of Black people in Philadelphia through lively stories, as well as an impressive array of facts and figures. And Mijuel goes beyond recounting…”
The bell, the founders and the cheesesteak referendum.