The best family-friendly activities in Philadelphia for parents and kids (Updated July 2026)

We all know George Washington didn't chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story? Americans love myths about the Founding...
$45

True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour
Join a tour of unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. Experience the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, and numerous historic...
$44

Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and...
$43.50

Philadelphia may be the Cradle of Liberty, but it's also a city spooked by true ghastly stories of the town that inspired Edgar Allen Poe...
$39

Join us for a walking tour through the heart and soul of Philadelphia—South Philly! From Rocky Balboa to cheesesteaks, many of Philly’s most iconic symbols...
$39

Why is everything so expensive? How did we go from using gold coins in the 17th century to using paper money today? How did our...
$39

Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
This is the most unique tour we could fathom. Not a ghost tour, but a unique nighttime dark histories walk through the cobblestone streets of...
$38

The tour will commence at the Independence Visitor's Center with an introduction to the topic of Black History during the colonial period. You will hear...
$38

Philadelphia’s famous Seventh Ward was a thriving and bustling community populated by many Black Philadelphians as well as immigrants from the end of the 18th...
$38

The Great Comedy Magic Walking Tour
This is a walking tour that is also a walking magic show with little bits of history to keep it classy. There is no other...
$35.29

Philadelphia has served as the backdrop for some of your favorite movies and television shows—and there’s no better way to see these famous locations than...
$35

Discover the flavors, stories, and traditions of one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods on this delicious walking tour of the Italian Market. For more...
$35

You create your own start time subject to my approval, of course, as to my availability for any particular hour you choose. (There are also...
$35

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back...
$30

This tour visits The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton's homes, and sites of numerous Founding Fathers including Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison,...
$29

Discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of America's most historic and most haunted city! Join the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia for a candlelight walking...
$29

Short on time but eager to explore historic Philadelphia? Join our 90-minute walking tour through Old City, the heart of America’s founding. Starting at Signer’s...
$29

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...
$29

Seamus Walks Old City Philadelphia
Tours currently run Friday- Sunday Discover Philadelphia’s vibrant history with a local comedian and guide on this engaging 90-minute walking tour through Old City. Explore...
$28

The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. Museum visitors are...
$27

