Philadelphia Historic Landmarks Guided City Tour

Explore the heart of American history and culture with Philly City Tours. Engage in a smooth, fun, and informative journey through Philadelphia, tailored for solo travelers, couples, and families. Experience iconic landmarks while learning about the city’s rich heritage from knowledgeable guides. Perfect for all ages, this tour offers a seamless way to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Philadelphia.
- Enjoy a guided tour through the historic streets of Philadelphia
- Ideal for solo travelers, couples, and families
- Knowledgeable guides share fascinating insights about the city
- Flexible tour times available throughout the day and night

Meeting Point

51 N 12th St

51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

Look for Philly City Tours Sign

What's included:

• Guided Tour
• Vintage Car

Not included:

• Tips

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

City Hall Visitor Center

1 S Penn Square, Room 121, Philadelphia, 19107, Pennsylvania

Took 30 years and cost $25 million—a huge sum back then. The walls are 22 feet
thick, made of solid stone!
1901: City Hall was completed. At 548 feet, it was the tallest building in the world and is still the tallest masonry building today.
Top of the Tower: The 37-foot statue of William Penn on top is the largest statue atop any building in the world.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, 19130-2302, Pennsylvania

PMA is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial
Exposition in Philadelphia. The museum administers
collections containing over 240,000 objects including major
holdings of European, American and Asian origin. The various
classes of artwork include sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, armor, and decorative arts

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

1020 South St, , Philadelphia, 19147-1936, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind art space created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. He began working on it in the 1990s, turning a vacant lot on South Street into a massive mosaic maze made from tiles, glass, mirrors, and found objects. Zagar spent years covering the walls and floors with colorful, intricate designs, inspired by folk art and cultures from around the world.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Columbus Boulevard and Spruce Street, , Philadelphia, 19132, Pennsylvania

The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1987, lists the names of 646 Philadelphians who died in the Vietnam War and includes engraved scenes from the conflict. overall around 58000 soldiers lost their life in the war which majority of them were young boys and girls with age of 20 and below.

10 minutes

The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial

1609 Snyder Ave, , Philadelphia, 19145-3032, Pennsylvania

The Korean War Memorial was added in
2002. It features black granite pillars that share the history of the war and honor 610 fallen service members from Philly and nearby counties that served during the war. Around 36700 soldiers of USA lost their lives overall in the conflict between South Korean and North Korean.

10 minutes

Betsy Ross House

239 Arch St, , Philadelphia, 19106-1999, Pennsylvania

The Betsy Ross House, a row home built in 1740, has been restored to about the year 1777, and it commemorates Betsy Ross’ legend and history. In 1777, Ross was commissioned by George Washington to create the first American Flag.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Elfreth's Alley

124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, 19106-2006, Pennsylvania

Built in 1702, is the oldest continuously lived-on residential street in America. Located in Old City Philadelphia, it features 32 charming brick houses from the 1700s and early 1800s. Originally home to blacksmiths, merchants, and immigrants, the. alley has welcomed over 3,000 residents in its history. Today, it looks much like it did centuries ago, with cobblestone streets and colonial-style homes. You can visit the Elfreth’s Alley Museum to see inside two preserved homes and learn about daily life in early Philadelphia

5 minutes

United States Mint

151 N Independence Mall E, , Philadelphia, 19106-1819, Pennsylvania

The United States Mint in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most iconic institutions in the country. it was established in 1792 and is the largest of the four active mints in the United States. It's responsible for producing billions of coins, including circulating coins, commemorative coins, and medals.

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Liberty Bell Center

526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

As the official bell of the Pennsylvania State House, which is today called Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell rang many times for public announcements. It may have rung on July 8, 1776 to announce the first public reading of The Declaration of Independence. The Liberty Bell, which weighs about 2,000 pounds, was silenced by a crack in 1846.

5 minutes

Independence Hall

520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House. Within this hallowed hall, the Second Continental Congress met in May 1775, and The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Independence Hall is also where the Constitutional Convention met to draft, debate and then sign The United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

National Constitution Center

525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, 19106-1595, Pennsylvania

The National Constitution Center, located on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world devoted to dramatically telling the story of The United States Constitution from Revolutionary times to the present through more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts.

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Philadelphia Chinatown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chinatown's roots trace back to the 1870s and 1880s when Chinese immigrants arrived in Philadelphia. Today many different cultures from nations across Asia including Korea, Thailand and Vietnam have a presence in Chinatown. it is a vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, featuring authentic Asian cuisine, shops, and cultural events.

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Reading Terminal Market

1136 Arch Street, #400, Philadelphia, 19107, Pennsylvania

One of America's largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, Home to 70+ family-owned, small businesses the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections.

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