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Between strolling Old City, Philadelphia sampling sweets and visiting local artisans, smiles along one of Philly’s prettiest and most historic side streets.
Visitors from Florida made a tour of Philadelphia neighborhoods a highlight of their July 4th weekend.
A gathering of close friends and caffeine fans as we stopped to warm up for yet another cup of the region’s superbly roasted coffee.
This delight on this guest’s face the moment the works-famous Wanamaker Organ began to resonate throughout a Philadelphia department store.
A tour for tour included stops for stories, sights and sweets.

Private Sightseeing Tour of Three Philly Areas

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Overview

This tour is unique because it not only focuses on the historic details of Philadelphia and its areas but it also brings you to the present moment to discover what’s happening today, what’s exciting about the various areas we will visit, what do locals enjoy most and it provides you with the opportunity to meet local business owners and artisans whenever possible. This tour lets you experience Philadelphia beyond its monuments and memories - it’s as much about the Philadelphia of today as it is about its significant past and all that that makes Philadelphia stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the greatest cities of the world.

Activity location

  • Betsy Ross House
    • 239 Arch St,
    • 19106-1999, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 147 N 3rd St
    • 147 North 3rd Street
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA cup of locally-roasted coffee at one of our stops in Old City is included for each Guest on this tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPlease note that service charge, souvenirs, snacks, entry fees are not included in this tour.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour involves walking 30-35 city blocks at a moderate pace with frequent opportunities to rest. Still, if guests have difficulty walking or navigating wheelchairs for such distance this tour may pose a challenge.

Activity itinerary

Betsy Ross House
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
A brief pause to revisit the Betsy Ross storey and discover new and fascinating facts about the life of one of history’s powerhouse women.
Elfreth's Alley
  • 15m
We will stroll along the oldest, continuously occupied city street in the nation - a beautiful, charming and quirky spot that reveals what life was like for generations of its residents from 1703 to present day.
Christ Church
  • 15m
See where the Founding Father’s worshipped, walk where many were laid to rest, sit in the pews where the figures of history sat each Sunday, gaze upon North America’s first-ever skyscraper.
B. Free Franklin Post Office
  • 20m
Along the way to this historic post office we will visit multiple locations ranging from the historic to modern day. Expect sweets and a visit to a favourite cheesesteak destination.
Independence National Historical Park
  • 25m
Within this, the nation’s most historic mile, we will dive into the stories behind the most significant people and places of the American Revolution. Key highlights include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Philadelphia Chinatown
  • 15m
We will visit this tight-knit bustling area of lively streets, shops and restaurants before stopping for photos at the towering Friendship Arch.
Reading Terminal Market
  • 20m
This may possibly be the most epic indoor market you will ever visit. A must-experience, one-of-a-kind East Coast destination where flavours, history and delicious fun meet.
City Hall Visitor Center
  • 10m
This incredible centrepiece of Philadelphia, topped by the ever-watchful statue of William Penn, went from being mocked as “the ugliest building in the world” to being recognised as one of the most majestic municipal structures in the nation. We will walk it’s courtyard and discover the “whys” behind some of its most symbolic art pieces.
Love Park
  • 10m
We end with the stories, sights and sounds of Centre City plus photos at Robert Indiana’s iconic LOVE Sculpture. From here it’s just steps towards further destinations for your day that may include The Barnes Foundation, The Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and it’s “Rocky Steps”, Boat House Row or shopping and dining in beautiful Rittenhouse Square.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBetsy Ross House
    • 239 Arch St,
    • 19106-1999, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE147 N 3rd St
    • 147 North 3rd Street
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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