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 a tour of the Italian Market aka 9th St Market with Neighborhood Jawnts and Beyond the Bell…read more The tour was phenomenal! I've been going to the market my whole life and still learned some new things. The tour guide was also phenomenal. She kept the group moving without rushing us. She was personable and informative. We learned some of the history, visited some of the businesses and talked to the owners, and learned about the murals. We also had someone from Our Market Project do part of the tour. They talked about the immigrant communities that started the market as well as the newer groups who are continuing to make it a thriving community. Our Market Project helps the merchants with improvements. It was a fun time with a fresh perspective on the market!

It was an absolutely freezing December day but we were enjoying every minute. Our guide was…read moreinteresting, engaging and charming. Our family group was ages 19-85 and we all loved it. Totally recommend!

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+++.

Was expecting a tour of the historical city... got a lecture on Adams and Jefferson. It was slow -…read moreand disappointing. We had to ask questions to get the guide back on track. Finally gave the tour guide a tip just to stop the pain and went and explored on our own. Such a waste of time and money. As a travel agent I will not recommend this company.

Had such a wonderful time getting a tour with David! The weather played no factor what so ever,…read moredespite the frosty air, David took us on a great walking tour! We started out at the Independence visiting center, and walked throughout the old city! David gave us a great insight and look into way things were of our founding fathers! One of the best things of the tour was going into Christ Church and sitting in the the very bench the Gen. George Washington (1st president) sat in! This tour was fantastic, and David is very knowledgeable of his history! He answers your questions and is very patient! Would recommend this tour over and over again

Excellent walking tour of Philadelphia. We chose the Colonial Philadelphia tour. The tour guide,…read moreReid Addis, is an architect. Lots of architectural trivia, but lots of history as well, and fun facts. Very entertaining. Very knowledgeable. Comprehensive. Will definitely book another one of these tours soon.

From the owner: If you only have two to three hours in Philadelphia, spend it getting to know this historic city…read morethrough an architectural walking tour by phillyPHAT. We take your family and friends through a memorable Philadelphia sightseeing trip and a fun historic and architectural outing. We offer organized and thought-provoking Philadelphia walking tours, both public and private. Experience our historic, World Heritage city through the eyes of an architect. "Great buildings and monuments give a city the illusion of being static and timeless. But cities are best seen in movement, in the everyday life of their people, and in the sinews and connective tissue that hold the organism together. Walking is what makes a city livable and, above all, pleasurable. That is the way to survive a city, whether you are a resident or a visitor." Ben Wilson in his book Metropolis Every building in Philadelphia has a story to tell, from the materials, technology, and styles favored when it was constructed, to the people who designed, built, lived and worked there. Events of historic proportion take place in and around buildings as well. Come with me on this journey to discover all the secrets each building on our tour is waiting to tell us.

This incredibly boring tour was a waste of money and time. The tour guide spent the whole time…read moretrying to be funny. She was not. Usually a ghost tour will attempt spookiness and at the very least give some good history or stories about people of the area. We got very little history and the stories about ghosts were told as punchlines. Not spooky or entertaining at all.

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.

Every year it is getting better and better. I went in with the thought that if it is not better, I…read moream not going to return. This year they really did well. I enjoyed going from one haunted attraction to another. In the past few years I felt like they were going in the direction of a hangout and drinking and less haunted attractions. But, this year they evened it out. It was a great. There was two sections to hang out and have a drink. A great way to spend your time while waiting for lines or a way to calm your nerves. I enjoyed having one haunted house after another. The special effects and the decor for the houses really were kicked up a notch this year, 2025. Ordering tickets online is very easy, and I always buy the parking pass for the zoo because it is convenient. The pricing is and can be pricy, but it is a fundraiser. So I do not really complain about it. The bus drivers were great and engaging both to there and back. I enjoyed the stories and the music. Overall this has always been my favorite haunted attraction in Philly. It really never fails. I highly recommend taking a tour outside of the Halloween time frame. I have done one of them before and loved it.

As a Philadelphian who has toured Eastern State for the daytime tours and experienced their…read moreHalloween event about 10 years ago......I had SO much fun at this recent exhibit. I'm already a scaredy cat and Act 1 of this tour had me literally jumping at every turn. Even through all the spookiness I even caught myself getting distracted by how well done the stage design was. Whoever designed each portion of the haunted house portion deserves a standing ovation. Also love that there's breaks between each "terror" moment. The food trucks there were incredibly delicious - not too sure if the same food trucks are there every night or not. The drinks were STRONG and soooo good. We got the apple cider & bourbon drink My boyfriend got the VIP experience which included entry to the Al Capone Speakeasy at the end of the tour and it was a really well done idea. Also really enjoyed their new exhibit that went more into depth about prison systems in the past vs now. Incredibly informative

12/10 would recommend…read more This was a pleasant surprise on a random day in Philly. I've always been a history nerd (even tho I don't remember half the things I'm learning). Our host provided so much history in not only the background of the musical/artistry world but Philly as well. Facts, details and PEOPLE you never knew existed or was from the place of brotherly love! While he speaks you get to view a video of artist you grew up with and learned to love! So much information ANDDD he stops at places we wanted to visit while there too. The liberty bell, Rocky stairs and what should be historical areas around downtown! The Bus is equipped with top quality A/C, a bathroom, very clean and souvenirs are available for purchase. Bonus: there is a big surprise at the end. I won't give it away but trust me you don't want to miss out!

My wife and daughter wanted to do this. I was ambivalent, but once we started moving, I was so…read moreglad we did this. The air-conditioned bus with bathroom facilities, and an extremely knowledgeable and entertaining driver made this an amazing experience. "The Funky Man" as he told us to call him, gave us a history of Philadelphia's Blues, Soul, Jazz, Gospel, Pop, Rock, and Rap influences throughout the years. We had a couple of stops where we left the bus and were able to view Philly's walk of fame, the Rocky statue and the famous steps (which I opted out of racing up to the top). Along the way we saw many other non-musical sights as well (Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, etc.) Fun facts, an engaging driver, and video clips on the bus along the way made this the highlight of our trip to this wonderful city. (Of course, a visit to Pat's cheesesteak stand was great also, but that's another review.)

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.