Meet your small group in central Philadelphia and follow your guide on a “best of” route through Old City. Weave through Independence National Park and learn about the nation's founding at historic sites that were instrumental in establishing many of the country’s first institutions and ideologies. See Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall, among others.
Continue your Philadelphia city tour to a spot where, on weekdays only, you can view Maxfield Parrish's "Dream Garden" mosaic mural. Take a possible excursion into Washington Square and hear stories of Philadelphia founder William Penn.
Just next door, enter the President’s House site, home to George Washington and John Adams during Philly’s tenure as the nation’s capital. Stroll up through the grand stretch of Independence Mall, home to the Independence Visitor Center, the National Constitution Center, and the US Mint.
After passing by the gravesite of the city’s most renowned inventor, Ben Franklin, enter Old City's charming back alleys. Soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant neighborhood with its art galleries, industrial architecture, and trendy cafés. Grab a quick snack (included) and relax—it's the perfect opportunity to ask your guide any questions about things to do in the neighborhood after the tour.
Venture past the Betsy Ross House, where you hear about the origins of the American flag, and head down Elfreth’s Alley, known as America’s oldest residential street.
When it’s time for happy hour, hop a train into modern Philadelphia to visit a few bars for beers, choosing from the oldest continually operating bar in Philly, a classic dive, an Irish pub, and a modern beer café. This tour concludes after drinks, in Center City Philly.
