Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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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 a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.
Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.
Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Betsy Ross House
Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.
Elfreth's Alley
The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.
What‘s Included
90-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Pass by 15+ Philadelphia sites including Christ Church, and Ben Franklin Court
Learn about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today
Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City
Photo Stops at 10+ Sites including Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and Liberty Bell
Visit Carpenter's Hall (Note: Site currently closed, will visit when available to public)
Local Guide; tours are led by a former stand up comedian and history teacher
Gratuities
Options
Walking Tour
Reviews
2,018 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must do Walking Tour in Phili
Samantha R,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Seamus was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the city was unmatched. The walking tour was so fun and a great way to walk around the historic sites with a local. We lucked out and got to be the only guests on the tour. Seamus was so personable, up for a chat, as well as giving us lots of historic facts. This is a great way to see the sites and would recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting Philadelphia.
Old City Tour With Seamus
Wiaczeslaw K,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seamus was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. We were running over the schedules time allotment because of the snow yet we were able to see everything included in the tour. Truly enjoyed and thanks again to Seamus for the wonderful tour of Old City.
Great snowy tour!
audreygK2606RS,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on this tour despite the snowy weather! Seamus did a fantastic job explaining the historic sites of Philadelphia. The tour was a great length and I felt like I got to see plenty in a hour and a half. I would definitely recommend if you want a peek into the rich history of the Old City in Philly.
Philly tour
Kathleen R,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Joseph was very informative, friendly and funny…the walking tour was just the right amount of time..
Moral of the story - don’t tear down the house!
G9742RWrebeccah,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I booked this tour last minute and we highly recommend it. It is a nice historical overview of Old City, Philadelphia. It highlights great spots that are worth more of a visit if you have time. Joseph, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and even though he has been doing these tours for a while, he kept it fresh and interesting. It definitely brings history to life and I’m still wondering how could they tear down Ben Franklin’s house! I guess his own family did not recognize the historical importance or just needed the $ that badly. Very interesting tidbit from our tour today.
Fantastic Tour!
michelek779,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a fabulous walking tour! It's one of the best that we've ever been on. Hopefully, your guide will be Seamus Millar, he was fantastic! He's a very pleasant person and easy to talk with. His delivery of the information was knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time (he's also a comedian!). We really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it!
Great walking tour of Historic Sites
jjustice 2021,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on our Old City Historic Walking Tour. Our guide, Stephen was an excellent. Very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited.
Great tour! Would recommend!
KTSinLeesburg,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Joseph, did a great job! The tour was entertaining and we learned a lot of history! 90 minutes was also a perfect amount of time.
Great tour!
karenaU764DX,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the Walking tour and appreciated how close it was to our hotel(Wyndham on 4th St). We especially loved seeing Elfreths Alley and the Betsy Ross house. Pro tip: dont miss the Philly Style Bagels shop on Arch St near the Ross house, their za'atar bagel is to die for!
Seamus was our guide and...
Matt S,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Seamus was our guide and he was great! The tour hit all the main areas of Philly History with lots of fun facts.
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