DAY TRIP FROM NYC
39 Tours Reviewed
NBA nights in Philly have serious pull. A live Philadelphia 76ers game at Wells Fargo Center is one of the easiest ways to feel the city’s basketball identity, fast. I especially like how smoothly the experience starts with a mobile…
If you love the show, this hits different. I like that it treats TV locations like real places with real stories, not just a string of photo spots. I also really enjoy the Italian Market and cheesesteak angle, because it’s…
History sounds better when you walk it. This private Philadelphia tour ties together Independence Hall area landmarks, architecture, and the story of how the city shaped itself, with a guide who works in French and English (often named Patrick). I…
Woodland Avenue turns into dinner on foot. This Philadelphia Africatown walking food tour is built around meeting the people behind the food, then sampling bites as you stroll the neighborhood with a local English-speaking guide. It’s not just eat-and-go; the…
A day at the Franklin Institute feels like science class with power. With your $29 general admission, you get access to three floors of hands-on exhibits, daily shows and demonstrations, and planetarium programming at the Fels Planetarium. The museum’s whole…
Philadelphia’s founding story is easiest on foot. This walking tour strings together the key places you’ve seen in photos, then adds the human details you usually miss. You’ll work through Independence Mall and see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall…
Philadelphia at night has a different beat. This tour mixes haunted stories with real stops in the Independence area, so you get spooky legends and the founding-era facts that go with them. I like that the pace gives you enough…
Tea and big-city sights come together fast. This Philadelphia ride is built around a simple idea: you sit back on a temperature-controlled pink bus while a guide points out the city’s famous faces and you snack like it’s an afternoon.…
South Philly has a second screen. This It’s Always Sunny themed walk connects real streets to the moments that made the show famous, while also teaching you how the neighborhoods evolved. You’ll get a guided route built around Italian Market…
South Philly’s Italian Market smells like a plan. This walking food tour takes you through Italian Market 9th Street and nearby stops where shop owners trade stories, public art adds color, and the food does the talking. You’ll learn how…
Philly flashes by fast on this tour. You cruise in a vintage car or electric cart for about 2 hours, with quick stops at major landmarks and real-world context you can actually use while you’re there. It’s an efficient way…
Old City Philadelphia rewards close attention. This 90-minute history walk strings together the big moments of the American Revolution era and the everyday people behind them, using a local guide who also helps you plan the rest of your trip.…
Valley Forge hits different after a guided day. This tour is built around the winter encampment turning point of the American Revolution, with small-group time at the places you’ll actually remember. I love that you get roundtrip transport without the…
Street art turns into a whole afternoon here. This guided walk threads through South Philadelphia murals and alleys, then funnels you into the Philadelphia Magic Gardens, a mosaic maze built from an abandoned lot. You get the story behind the…
Night lights make Philadelphia look brand-new. This open-top nighttime ride gives you 360-degree views of historic streets and the skyline’s glow, with a live guide sharing what matters about the city’s landmarks after dark. I like how relaxed it feels…
