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Home/Destinations/Philadelphia/History Tours

History Tour Experiences

Where America began: history tours explore Philadelphia’s founding landmarks — Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed, the Liberty Bell, and the cobbled streets of Old City. A walk through the nation’s birth.

134 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
4.9(3,869)·2 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
4.9(2,417)·1h 30min
from$44/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
4.2(2,394)·1h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show
Philadelphia
2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show
4.9(998)·2h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
4.7(941)·1h 15min
from$30/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia 2 Hour Electric Cart Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia 2 Hour Electric Cart Tour
4.8(829)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
4.2(745)·1h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
4.9(718)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour
Philadelphia
True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour
4.9(431)·2h 30min
from$44/ person
via Viator
Classic Philadelphia City Bike Tour
Philadelphia
Classic Philadelphia City Bike Tour
5.0(344)·3h 30min
from$89/ person
via Viator
Driving Tour of Valley Forge National Park from Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Driving Tour of Valley Forge National Park from Philadelphia
5.0(343)·4h 30min
from$149/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Old City History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Old City History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour
5.0(339)·2h 15min
from$43/ person
via Viator
The Phantom Penance of Philadelphia Ghost Tour
Philadelphia
The Phantom Penance of Philadelphia Ghost Tour
4.3(287)·1 hour
from$26/ person
via Viator
Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
Philadelphia
Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
4.5(265)·1h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option
Philadelphia
Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option
4.7(249)·3–4 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens
4.9(247)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour
Philadelphia
The Ghosts of Philadelphia Tour
4.6(240)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
City Sightseeing Philadelphia HOHO Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Philadelphia
City Sightseeing Philadelphia HOHO Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
3.7(179)·1h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Historical Independence Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Historical Independence Walking Tour
4.7(174)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia by Candlelight
Philadelphia
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia by Candlelight
4.0(163)·1h 15min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia
5.0(150)·1h 30min
from$25/ person
via Viator
90 Minute History Walking Tour of Old City Philadelphia
Philadelphia
90 Minute History Walking Tour of Old City Philadelphia
4.8(147)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Historic Centre Food Tour with 5 Authentic Tastings
4.8(137)·3 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Explore Philadelphia via Vintage Car or Electric cart
Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia via Vintage Car or Electric cart
4.6(117)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
5.0(116)·1h 45min
from$59/ person
via Viator
The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
4.9(106)·2 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia's Haunted History & Ghost 1.5 Hr Night Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Haunted History & Ghost 1.5 Hr Night Walking Tour
4.7(103)·1h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
One Hour Tour Of Philadelphia Historical Sites In A Vintage Car
Philadelphia
One Hour Tour Of Philadelphia Historical Sites In A Vintage Car
4.6(93)·1 hour
from$55/ person
via Viator
Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour
4.9(76)·2 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Private Half Day Philadelphia Driving Tour with Local Guide
Philadelphia
Private Half Day Philadelphia Driving Tour with Local Guide
4.8(68)·4–6 hours
from$695/ person
via Viator
Seamus Walks Old City Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Seamus Walks Old City Philadelphia
5.0(58)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass: Choose 3 to 7 Things To Do
Philadelphia
Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass: Choose 3 to 7 Things To Do
4.0(40)·1–30 days
from$59/ person
via Viator
Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Philadelphia
Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
4.4(36)·1h–1h 30min
from$9/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Historic Sites Self-Guided Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Historic Sites Self-Guided Walking Tour
4.0(29)·1–2 hours
from$15/ person
via Viator
Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking
Philadelphia
Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking
4.8(23)·2h 30min
from$39/ person
via Viator
City Sightseeing Walking Tour – Founding Fathers and Mothers
Philadelphia
City Sightseeing Walking Tour – Founding Fathers and Mothers
4.1(20)·1h 30min
from$26/ person
via Viator
Reading Terminal Market OFFICIAL Tour
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market OFFICIAL Tour
4.8(18)·45 min
from$34/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour
4.6(18)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Must-See Private Walking Tour With A Guide
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Must-See Private Walking Tour With A Guide
4.6(17)·2 hours
from$126/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Alexander Hamilton Public Walking Tour in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Small-Group Alexander Hamilton Public Walking Tour in Philadelphia
4.9(15)·2h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Explore Philly's Highlights on a Private 4h Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Explore Philly's Highlights on a Private 4h Walking Tour
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$225/ person
via Viator
Historical Early America Tour in Philadelphia (Center City East)
Philadelphia
Historical Early America Tour in Philadelphia (Center City East)
5.0(7)·1h 30min
from$33/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Military History Walking Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Military History Walking Tour
5.0(6)·2h 30min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Take the Path to Independence, starting in Society Hill
Philadelphia
Take the Path to Independence, starting in Society Hill
5.0(3)·1h 30min
from$29/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Independence Trail Tour
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Independence Trail Tour
1.0(1)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk
5.0(1)·1h 30min–2h
from$12/ person
via Viator
90-Min Hamilton Tour Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
Philadelphia
90-Min Hamilton Tour Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
1h 30min
from$20/ person
via Viator
Street Food Tour in Philadelphia with Local Guide
Philadelphia
Street Food Tour in Philadelphia with Local Guide
3 hours
from$64/ person
via Viator

History Tours in Philadelphia — FAQ

What is Independence Hall?
The building where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.
Can you see the Liberty Bell?
Yes — the famous cracked Liberty Bell is a free, must-see landmark in Old City.
What do Philadelphia history tours cover?
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Old City and the story of America’s founding.

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