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Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the...

40 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$8
Philadelphia’s Founding Fathers Private Walking Tour
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Philadelphia’s Founding Fathers Private Walking Tour

Explore the city with your own local guide.Step into the shoes of the heroes who shaped a nation on our tour. This journey isn’t just...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$229
Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia
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Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia

Channel your inner Sherlock Holmes in this abduction mystery hunt around the historical city of Philadelphia! In ‘The Kidnapping by Independence Hall' you are taken...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Audio Journey Through History: A Philadelphia Heritage Walk
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Audio Journey Through History: A Philadelphia Heritage Walk

Explore the essence of freedom with the Philadelphia Heritage Walk, a self-guided audio tour that reveals the stories behind America's historic square mile. You will...

120 to 150 minutes • Free Cancellation
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South Philly Tour Italian Market and Cheesesteaks
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South Philly Tour Italian Market and Cheesesteaks

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...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$39
Philadelphia Jewish History Private Guided Walking Tour
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Philadelphia Jewish History Private Guided Walking Tour

Walk the storied streets of Philadelphia’s Old City and uncover the rich legacy of America’s first Jewish community. From historic synagogues to hidden cemeteries, this...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$24
Walk Where America Was Born — Philadelphia 250th Anniversary
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Walk Where America Was Born — Philadelphia 250th Anniversary

America turns 250 only once. And there is only one place to be when it happens — Philadelphia. This is the street where the Declaration...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$229
Before America The Making of Philadelphia
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Before America The Making of Philadelphia

Welcome to the metropolis that built America before it was even a country. Join us for an insightful, raw, and story-driven walking tour of historic...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35
Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk
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Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk

There are over 340 years of triumph and tragedy that refuse to stay buried beneath Philadelphia’s cobblestone streets. On this chilling self-guided walking tour, you’ll...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
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General Lee Attacks Philadelphia An Alternative History Tour
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General Lee Attacks Philadelphia An Alternative History Tour

It is June 1863. The Confederate Army is marching into Pennsylvania. If they win the next battle, is Philadelphia next? Step into the panic of...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$50
Philadelphia Italian Market Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Philadelphia Italian Market Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

Philly is all about the culture, the food and the people. I call this place home, and today I’m going to share with you my...

45 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Philadelphia Highlights History Food and Pop Culture
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Philadelphia Highlights History Food and Pop Culture

In Philly for just a day? On a tight schedule or here for a conference? Join our 4-hour whirlwind tour and get a true taste...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$49
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
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Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Philadelphia: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity....

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Discover Fantastic Philadelphia: Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Discover Fantastic Philadelphia: Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore the historic and vibrant city of Philadelphia at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour. This tour does not include any admission fees...

2 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
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The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia
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The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

Are you looking for a way to discover Philadelphia’s Old City without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking...

120 to 150 minutes
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$15
An Epic Scavenger Hunt: The Art of Allentown
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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: The Art of Allentown

Let’s Roam, where every step is an adventure! Explore landmarks, crack trivia, and conquer challenges with your team or rivals. Perfect for any occasion—unleash your...

2 hours
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$12
Philadelphia’s Black History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Philadelphia’s Black History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Philadelphia is known as the foundation of the nation. Its identity was shaped by the contributions of Black Americans whose stories go untold. On this...

75 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
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A great way to spend 90 minutes!
New York City
General Lee Attacks Philadelphia An Alternative History Tour
harrisonp760, Aug 2026
A great way to spend 90 minutes!
The tour, an insightful presentation of the "what if" scenario, was enhanced by the tour's guide knowledge and research for explaining the conclusions provided during the 90 minute walk. The guide's delivery style was conversant and professional. Answers to questions posed were easily understood.You will enjoy this tour regardless of your knowledge of the America Civi War.
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Excellent guide and excellent walk!
New York City
Philadelphia Haunted Tour: A Self Guided Liberty Ghost Walk
G6682TVgeorgiar, Aug 2026
Excellent guide and excellent walk!
This was a wonderful experience! Keith (the guide) has an excellent voice for doing what he does and included personal anecdotes along with historical factoids. The path is a solid walk that takes you through known areas, such as Independence Hall, and quieter neighborhoods as well. It was a great way to see the city!
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John's a walking Wikipedia on Philly!
New York City
Before America The Making of Philadelphia
kategG1049WP, Jul 2026
John's a walking Wikipedia on Philly!
Our family took a tour with John and highly recommended him to us. My husband and I are both history buffs and have visited Philadelphia many many times! We booked our tour with John and he was accommodating to our schedule as well as a last-minute weather disruption. He met us at our hotel and jumped into the tour. We learned lots of new bits of history and trivia! We had a great time and would highly recommend him for your next trip to Philly.
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The tour was well-paced, engaging and educational
New York City
Walk Where America Was Born — Philadelphia 250th Anniversary
863janosk, Jun 2026
The tour was well-paced, engaging and educational
An interesting journey through history. This tour gave us a deep dive into the region's pivotal role in shaping of history. The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, bringing history to life. The tour was well-paced, allowing time to absorb the significance of each location, and the storytelling made history come alive.
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So flexible
New York City
Interactive Mystery Hunt by Independence Hall in Philadelphia
lauramZ7972AT, Apr 2026
So flexible
I love how flexible this is. After picking up the mystery, you can start whenever. After we picked it up it started raining, so we went back to the hotel until it cleared up and started the mystery when the weather was great agan!
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Perfect to discover the city.
New York City
Audio Journey Through History: A Philadelphia Heritage Walk
MArisa_S, Mar 2026
Perfect to discover the city.
Incredible tour with in the city. You’ll the most important information. It is perfect to do by your own path.
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Amazing tour
New York City
Philadelphia Highlights History Food and Pop Culture
U80BHenricop, Mar 2026
Amazing tour
This 4-hour highlights tour is the perfect way to experience Philadelphia if you’re short on time! It covers so much, from the history of the American Revolution to iconic spots like City Hall, Love Park, and the Rocky Steps. The guide does a great job keeping everything engaging and informative.
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Great experience
New York City
South Philly Tour Italian Market and Cheesesteaks
U80BHenricop, Mar 2026
Great experience
Fantastic walking tour of South Philly! In just two hours, we explored a vibrant neighborhood full of history, culture, and amazing food. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging, and I loved seeing the Rocky-related spots, learning about cheesesteaks, and visiting the lively Italian Market.A fun, authentic experience—highly recommended!
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Fayge was a great guide!...
New York City
Philadelphia Jewish History Private Guided Walking Tour
Daniel_E, Mar 2026
Fayge was a great guide!...
Fayge was a great guide! Very informative and gave a great tour!!! A great way to learn about Jewish life in Philadelphia.
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Excellent guide
New York City
Philadelphia Highlights History Food and Pop Culture
Audra_R, Feb 2026
Excellent guide
Great tour with a guide who customized to what we wanted for the afternoon. Took us to the “hot spots.” Recommend especially if you just have one day and want to see as much as possible.
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Lots of fun. Good way to explore!
New York City
Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Julie_J, Jun 2025
Lots of fun. Good way to explore!
Take a moment at each of us stopped to enjoy and explore the things they tell you about in the area. We took two days to do it. We did some one evening, then came back the next day and did more.
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Excellent! Well worth doing
New York City
The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia
Mary_L, May 2025
Excellent! Well worth doing
Loved this tour. Extensive and informative. Loved that it was done by an architect and included that type of history as well as the known stories and little known back stories to historical events. It allows you to see the historical characters as people with challenges and flaws and gave me a much better understanding of life during the revolutionary time
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Great insights and well worth doing
New York City
Philadelphia Italian Market Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour
Mary_L, Apr 2025
Great insights and well worth doing
Great history and insights! Glad I purchased this tour. It helped me see the market in a new light. Just wish I could eat more
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Great way to begin our three day visit to Philadelphia. Annie helped us plan our remaining time. Very productive to have
New York City
Philadelphia’s Founding Fathers Private Walking Tour
John_C, Jul 2024
Great way to begin our three day visit to Philadelphia. Annie helped us plan our remaining time. Very productive to have
Annie, our guide, was very knowledgeable and showed great flexibility to tailor the tour to our interests. Excellent guide!
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Such interesting history!
New York City
Philadelphia’s Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
drpdonoghue, May 2023
Such interesting history!
Really interesting tour. Learned a lot. Liked that it is your own pace. We were able to check out a vintage market and get lunch. It just starts up again when you do
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Great Tour
New York City
Discover Fantastic Philadelphia: Self-Guided Audio Tour
Sendi243, Nov 2020
Great Tour
Love the fact that we were on our own without having to listen to moaning and complaints from other travellers. Easy to use and valuable info.
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