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15 Best Philadelphia Walking Tours

The walking tours: Old City’s ten-sites-in-two-hours circuit, women’s history with attitude and the Black Journey through the city’s full record. Philadelphia walks dense; every block has a file.

1.Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

Discover Philadelphia’s historic Old City on a 90-minute guided walking tour, visiting 10+ top sites with lively guides, storytelling, and authentic charm.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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!”

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2.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

“Extremely informative tour guide. Well worth the cost. Very good knowledge of the history of America and the role played by Philadelphia.”

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3.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

“Adam was the perfect guide for Philly. He is so passionate and passionating. Thank you for the visit, we leave Philadelphia with many great memories and a better understanding of American history :)”

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5.Philadelphia’s Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour

Discover Philadelphia's best donuts on this 2-hour walking tour visiting top spots like Federal Donuts and Reading Terminal Market, with tastings and city sights.

★ 5.0

“I had an excellent tour! It was just me and the tour guide and together we walked around Philly. I learned all about the history of various donut shops and got to taste so many donuts. Seriously, so many donuts. I'm still eating them a…”

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6.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

“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…”

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7.The Great Comedy Magic Walk

Discover Philadelphia's Old City with a fun blend of sightseeing, comedy, and magic. Perfect for families and history buffs seeking a unique tour experience.

★ 5.0

“Hands down one of the best tours out there! It was funny, magical, engaging, entertaining, and informative! The magic is actually good, and the history is very engaging. Don’t miss out!”

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8.Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia

Discover Philadelphia’s historic district on a 90-minute guided walking tour. See 21 sites, learn from passionate guides, and enjoy authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“Tom was awesome. Made the history very interesting. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.”

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9.Founding Phantoms Adult’s Only Walking Tour

Discover Philadelphia's haunted history on this adults-only ghost tour. Explore historic sites with engaging guides, eerie stories, and spooky surprises.

★ 4.5

“We had a fantastic time with our tour guide Claire! I’d highly recommend this tour for anyone into spooky history and checking out philly with a super fun and knowledgeable guide!”

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10.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

“Highly informative and entertaining. Lots of things to learn about the women who shaped Philadelphia! Zoe was knowledgeable and happy to engage in conversations about what we were seeing. Highly recommend!”

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11.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

“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…”

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12.Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s history with Beyond the Bell Tours’ walking experience, exploring Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and inspiring stories in a balanced, engaging way.

★ 5.0

“It was amazing to see a different side of history. Rebecca was fun and knowledgeable. We got to see familiar sights while learning something new about each one.”

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13.Secret Bars and Favorite Spots Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Explore Philadelphia's secret bars and hidden spots on a guided walking tour, visiting speakeasies and local favorites for an authentic night out.

★ 5.0

“What a fun night. We had a small group and all became fast friends. The places were all pretty cool spots with great drinks George was a great guide. Great decision for St Patrick’s day weekend. We had an absolute blast. Highly recommend.”

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15.Philly Gayborhood and LGBTQ History Walking Tour

Discover Philadelphia’s LGBTQ history and vibrant Gayborhood on this engaging 1.5-hour walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We had a great experience and highly recommend this tour if you're in the neighborhood! We were able to start on time, walk at a nice pace and take plenty of pictures. Our tour guide was very informative, and she answered all of our questions.…”

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More Philadelphia Walking Tours

5.090 Minute History Walking Tour of Old City Philadelphia1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$29.00 4.0Philadelphia: Secret Bars and Favorite Spots Walking Tour3 hours$35 4.9Philadelphia: Italian Market Walking Food Tour2.5 hours$59 4.0Historic Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour1 to 2 hours (approx.)$14.99 5.0Its Always Sunny Shared Walking Tour of South Philly2 hours (approx.)$39.00 4.5Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$9.49 5.0Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$39.00 4.0City Sightseeing Walking Tour Founding Fathers and Mothers1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$20.00 5.0Philadelphia Africatown Walking Food Tour2 hours (approx.)$56.00 4.5Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour2 to 4 hours (approx.)$450.00 4.5Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour in Philadelphia45 minutes (approx.)$34.00 5.0South Philadelphia: Its Always Sunny Walking Tour2 hours$39 3.6Philadelphia: UPenn Campus Walking Tour & Museum Ticket$42 4.7Philadelphia: Black History Walking Tour1.5 hours$35 4.5Philadelphia Italian Market Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.7Philadelphia: Walking Tour of Colonial Nonsense2 hours$40 5.0Alexander Hamilton Private Group Walking Tour in Philadelphia2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$250.00 5.0Philadelphia: Small-Group Hamilton Walking Tour2.5 hours$45 5.03-Hour Private Favorite & Secret Bars Walking Tour Philadelphia3 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.8Philadelphia: Colonial Philadelphia Walking Tour2 hours - 150 minutes$40 5.0Philadelphia: Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour45 min$30 5.0Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense2 hours (approx.)$45.00 5.0Vintage Thrift Quest Walking Tour in Philadelphia1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$58.00

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