This walking tour was such a great way to familiarize ourselves with Old City. We met up with our…read moreguide at the corner of Arch and 3rd Street. John was our awesome guide that morning. He provided so many interesting facts and details throughout this historical tour. He even gave us tips on other things to see on our own. It was truly a great introduction to all the historical landmarks we would see during our stay in Philly. He had so many great recommendations. The pace of the tour was perfect. There is a cobblestone path and a slight incline to navigate from Elfreth's Alley to Christ Church. It was all super easy considering all the walking we did that day. The tour ends just behind Independence Hall. He walked those who were interested over to the Liberty Bell Center from there. I think the biggest surprise for all of us was that it wasn't super crowded in Old City that day. It was the Friday before Labor Day. I'd gladly return again in September. It was a beautiful day!

We went on the holly jolly founding footsteps tour. This was by far the best tour I have ever been…read moreon. It was an absolute blast if you like to party. We did this as a girls night now and can't wait until next year. We stopped at amazing places and tour guide and musician were great! Shoutout to Warren and John.

What a fabulous tour and place. The only reason why I knew about this temple was because of the…read moremovie national treasure. when I was looking up things to do in Philadelphia, this populated. From the outside, it looks like a church a small church but on the inside, it is immaculate, ginormous and just all in all beautiful. You do have to do a tour that's the only way to see the facility which we did. We got there around 10:30 and then we just booked a tour for the 11 o'clock. They gave the history, they talked about the architectural, their charity work, and the facilities also used for weddings, photo shoots, etc... but so fun we really enjoyed it. This is probably one of our favorite highlights of our Philadelphia trip.

After having it on my list for a while, I finally took a tour of the Masonic Temple with my husband…read moreand some friends yesterday. It was worth waiting for. Right across from the Philadelphia City Hall, the Masonic Temple serves as the headquarters of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. It's a huge building and - wow - is it maximalist! Our tour was a little over an hour, and I recommend booking ahead (a group walked in just in front of us and hoped to buy tickets for the tour about to start, only to learn that it was sold out). Our tour guide was knowledgable (but told us when she didn't know the answer to a question because the Masons are secretive and keep a lot of facts about what occurs in the Lodge to themselves). The architecture is really stunning and there's so much to see: incredible plasterwork, grand staircases, murals, and more! Photography without flash is allowed throughout the tour, and I took about a million photographs. The Temple has a fascinating history, and the architecture and decor made my jaw drop a few times. Definitely worth visiting if you live in or are visiting Philadelphia.

I did the 10:30 AM Independence Mall Tour Philly Tour with them on a Monday in late June 2022. I…read morewalked to the Betsy Ross House, the meeting place, from the place I was staying. If you need to use the restroom before the Tour, use the one in the Betsy Ross House because the one in the Starbucks across the street didn't have any toilet paper. We had a very big group but Toni kept us all together. She is such a gem - a much better storyteller than the Tour guide from the Independence Hall. This tour with Toni made up for the anticlimactic one from the Independence Hall. She was very thoughtful and made sure we always stopped in the shade since it was a very hot day. Her stories were entertaining and engaging. I loved all the historical snippets she'd give us about the timeperiod of the founding fathers. We got so lucky because Benjamin Franklin's printing press was finally opened after a 10-year closure. Such a great addition to The Tour. You donate whatever you want at the end and I would highly recommend it if you're in Philly.

Was running late as our train into Philly was delayed about 10 minutes. We met Glenn and were lucky…read moreenough to have a private tour as nobody else showed up. We started at the Betsy Ross house where we stayed outside for about 15 minutes. We went to elfreth's alley where we spent close to 30 minutes learning about the Trinity style architecture and lots more. We walked to the courtyard of the Ben Franklin museum. He also gave us the lowdown on where to go for the best cheesesteaks. It's pay what you wish and overall gives a great introduction to the city.

We came for the Halloween nights . I glad that we paid extra…read morefor the advance pass. First there is a long line to have your tickets checked. Next is another line to go through security check point. Then you finally get in another long line to start the tour. We were able to skip that last line. It is divided into 5 different sections. The first area they explain all the rules.. What sets this attraction apart from others. You can opt in and allow the performers to touch you. They give you a free glow necklace to identify that you allow them to touch you. It definitely adds to the experience. I got put in a cage while threatened with carnage. Lots of shock moments. Definitely worth the price.

An Incredible Halloween Experience in One of the Coolest Historic Locations!…read more We visited Eastern State Penitentiary for its Halloween Horror Nights event, and we had an absolute BLAST! This place is already fascinating because of its history and the atmosphere of the old penitentiary, but experiencing it during a Halloween event takes things to a whole new level. The setting alone makes this such a cool place to visit. There's something about exploring a historic prison after dark that creates the perfect atmosphere for a haunted attraction. Add in the Halloween decorations, incredible actors, and immersive experiences, and you have the recipe for a fantastic night! The event featured five well-themed haunted mazes, and we were thoroughly impressed. The haunt actors were incredible, bringing so much energy and commitment to their performances. We also loved the Touch Pass option, which lets guests opt for a more intense, hands-on experience. It's a great addition for those who want to take things up a notch and get even more immersed in the scares! There were tons of great photo opportunities throughout the grounds, so you'll definitely want to take your time exploring and grabbing some pictures. We appreciated the variety of food trucks available, too, which made it easy to grab something to eat while enjoying the event. The absolute highlight for us, though, was the Speakeasy experience inside Al Capone's cell! We paid a little extra for this experience, and we HIGHLY recommend doing the same if you visit. The singers and actors were phenomenal! One of my personal favourites was an amazingly talented woman who sang opera beautifully. Her voice was absolutely incredible, and it was such an unexpected highlight of the evening. I also loved the woman who performed a lovely rendition of Barracuda. Both performances really stood out and made the experience feel like so much more than just another Halloween attraction. You even get a complimentary drink included with the Speakeasy experience, and the beer was excellent! Between the live entertainment, the historical setting, and the overall atmosphere, it was absolutely worth paying the extra money. Overall, we had an amazing time at Eastern State Penitentiary's Halloween event. The combination of the historic location, fantastic haunted mazes, talented actors, Touch Pass option, photo opportunities, food trucks, and unique Speakeasy experience made for a memorable night. If you're visiting Philadelphia during Halloween season, we highly recommend checking this out! And seriously, don't skip the Speakeasy at Al Capone's cell. That experience alone was a major highlight for us! For more food, travel, brewery, hockey, haunted attraction, and destination reviews, check out our YouTube channel A&M Roam and follow along with Angela and Mike as we travel, eat, drink, explore spooky attractions, catch games, and goof around!

Grumblethorpe was the home of the Wister family in the present-day Germantown section of…read morePhiladelphia, who lived there for over 160 years. It was built in 1744 as a summer residence, but it became the family's year-round residence in 1793. It is a museum, part of the Colonial Germantown Historic District. -Wikipedia This house is extremely well preserved, and you can easily make a day of visiting this house and the Germantown White House (this is where President Washington lived before the house we refer to as today's White House was built) which is within walking distance. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was nice enough to allow our party to have a picnic style lunch in the backyard of the house once the tour was complete. Tour duration was approximately one hour. If you are looking for new endeavors to complete in the city I highly recommend if you are a fan of historical buildings and American history. As always people SYOY!!!

The Italian Market Immersion Tour is a can't miss on your next trip to Philadelphia. Our tour…read moreguide, Chuck, really made the tour great. We would not have had such an enjoyable and educational time walking around this part of this City without him leading the way. He shared with us that he is a retired University professor and Philadelphia native. He loves this city and it showed! We learned about the history of one of the oldest markets in the US (over 100 years old) and sampled some items along the way. We also saw street art and learned more about the history of the City, William Penn's plan for a "utopian" type society and the legendary "curse of William Penn." The Penn statue on top of City Hall used to be the highest point in Philadelphia until the 1980's when the mayor alllowed skyscrapers in. The legend goes that after that, all the Philly sports teams had a losing streak until a worker on one of the new tallest buildings added a mini statue of Penn to the top, then the teams started to win again. On our tour, we sampled... Sesame seed sprinkled fresh bread (with no preservatives) Italian cookie drizzled with chocolate. Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Fig Vinegar and Coconut flavored White Balsalmic Vinegar Special cheese (can't remember the name) coupled with spiced cashews Fresh (made today) Tortilla chips and fresh tomato salsa from a shop where the owners are from Central Mexico Mandarin orange from the produce stand Plus we got 10% off when we purchased additional items at the vendors we passed for being on the tour.

Had a wonderful time in this tour. I would recommend it! Our tour guide was exceptional.read more

This is a fantastic way to spend an evening, taking in the history of not just Philadelphia, and…read morenot just Pennsylvania, but the birth of the United States of America. This is where it all happened. Bear in mind, my review is written based upon our visit to Philadelphia and our having taken this tour package on September 1, 2018. The meal at City Tavern was very good. We were seated at tables downstairs, and the room size was perfect for our group. The actors and actresses had ample room to carry on with their dialogue and fun while we ate. From the City Tavern we walked (via our "tour guide" John Dunlap) over to Independence Hall. It was just getting dark when we arrived and the place was absolutely beautiful. I am also posting photos, which include some taken outside of Independence Hall, before and after we were taken inside the building for a private tour, and a peek into a vital point in our nation's history... dare I say, the world's history(??). The package is well worth the cost, as it is filled with many different treats and available points of history being presented. I would especially recommend this for families, and it is equally applicable to couples, singles, young and old! Go and support these fine folk who do a magnificent job, putting on an outstanding display of a peek into our history.

Booked this tour to learn the history face to face. Tour begins in Independence Hall Visitors…read moreCenter. Mike walk our group to the City Tavern from there. On our way we met impersonator of the Dunlap and fun begun. During the dinner which served by servers "from 1700's" there was more interactions, we "learned " old Irish song,etc.. After dark we returned into Independence Hall , we had tour of it, watched "debate" about Declaration of Independence. After the tour Mike told us about charity work of the Company. Very impressive. Before we said goodbye everyone received copy of Declaration of Independence. Check them out!!! Lots of fun and help for a good cause, what can be better! !!

This Tour was both a nice after dinner walk, and a great way to delve into stories in Philadelphias…read morehistoric district. It wasn't scary even for the kids in the group. But the guide Ellis kept them engaged by letting them look for EVP activity while on the tour. Ellis was a very engaging speaker, who clearly loves history. Great tour 100% recommended by my family.

Friendly guide but could have been better with story telling and historic knowledge, only one bar…read morestop with no particular meaning.

I'm a huge ghost fan and love hearing about history of places I visit. Ted delivered! He's very…read moreeducated and knowledgeable about his state and city. Hilarious true "educational" stories and NOT kid appropriate. (He totally warns you). I now know about dead ringers, saved by the bell, and many other catchphrases that will stick with me! Standing under dark buildings, hearing Ted tell its story, looking directly at the haunted window, was fascinating! Definitely would take again!

We took the Grim Philly daytime tour, called Revolution and Founding Fathers. Our tour guide was…read moreJOSH. It was a two hour walking and learning history tour in downtown historic Philadelphia near Independence Hall. It was like going to a theater show. The guide presented history with energy, enthusiasm and excitement. It felt like he was describing his close friends when he was talking. The tour was very informative and a lot of fun. Experiencing the tour in historic Philadelphia with Josh brought the experience into 4D, like watching an exciting, enthralling movie. Josh asked us questions and engaged the audience throughout the tour. A+++.

John, our guide, was outstanding and provided a thorough and very informative overview of the role…read morePhiladelphia played in the founding of our country. He answered all of our questions and provided a wealth of information regarding the principal architects of our incredible founding documents. The tour visits many locations in the Historic area providing perspective which is helpful in identifying sites you may want to explore in more depth. A great value!

Awesome!! Absolutely awesome!!…read more Our guide, Andrew, clearly has a passion for Philadelphia and it's history. And he's a huge fanboy of Ben Franklin. But he readily admits it, along with his reasons. Our tour was at least an hour and a half long and I think covered pretty much everything in downtown Philly with big history. His explanations, knowledge, and especially his knowledge of a lot of the backstories and behind the scenes stuff really added to the experience. We highly recommend this tour. Wear good walking shoes, come with a great attitude, and enjoy the tour!!