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.

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 BLAST. We came here for my birthday kind of ironically because online we saw reels saying it…read morewas the "weirdest museum ever," and thought it would be kind of funny/maybe even creepy. Little did we know it was actually FASCINATING; it was so fun to admire every last piece in the museum. The tram guide was great, the pre-recorded audio is helpful and interesting, and the collection is so varied and extensive that you can't help but love it. The pipe organs - fabulous. The walkable "toy box" collection was great after the tram. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone - it was soooo fun.

What a fun thing to do! We didn't know what to expect and want to say we all really enjoyed the…read moreexperience! Admission was reasonable and enjoyed the self-guided part while waiting for the next tram departure time. There was everything you could imagine - except one thing! A TELEX MACHINE (which I used to operate). When I asked the staff if they had one none of them even knew what I was talking about (early 20's)! We took the tram tour and really enjoyed it. The tram moved at a nice pace so you could really take in everything. So much to see - everywhere. It was a really fun way to spend a few hours on a rainy day! But I urge you to visit rain or shine!

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

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!

Booked a 4 hour private tour, Adam was our tour guide. The…read moretransportation was clean and comfortable. The tour was outstanding, all the major highlights of the city. We were able to stop along the way for coffee and at several sites for a closer look. Adam has vast knowledge of the area and historical sites and was an excellent story teller. I would highly recommend paying a extra for the private tour.

If you have been wondering or thinking about a Segway Tour...Do It! I was anxious (reference one…read moreof those pics of me..lol); excited and I couldn't wait to learn how to use this machine to explore some of the Mural Arts on the City! Our instructor/guide D was very patient and insightful guide as he explained the history of the Mural Arts program in Philadelphia! Our tour started from Columbus Blvd and went through Northern Liberties and Chinatown! I was nervous to go in the streets in the beginning, but once I got my confidence I was enjoying the tour as well as the ease the we went through the neighborhoods! The tour was great and I am now hooked on Segways..I will be exploring Segway Tours when I travel in other cities or countries! Great job Philly Tour Hub!

We recently took the "Revolution and the Founders" tour in Philadelphia, and it was a highlight of…read moreour trip. It is perfectly paced, hitting all the iconic landmarks while providing fascinating historical depth that you won't find on standard tours. Our guide, Joseph, was outstanding. What truly sets his tour apart is his knack for uncovering hidden, niche stories that other guides overlook. For example, he shared the unique and tragic history of Button Gwinnett, detailing his life and the fascinating fact that he was the first signer of the U.S. Constitution to die after signing--a detail that really brought the human element of history to life. Joseph's passion is infectious, and he excels at storytelling, making the founding figures feel like real people rather than just names in a textbook. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Philadelphia; if you get Joseph as your guide, you are in for an exceptional and memorable experience.

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+++.

We happened upon this tour by chance after breakfast. Mike, a co-founder, gave us the run down of…read morethe tour and what it has to offer. It was only me, my wife, and two daughters so we got a personal tour. He said it would take about 90 minutes, but we were with him for over 2 hours. While you don't actually go into any of the historical places Mike is very knowledgeable about the history of the venues. He was funny and very enthusiastic. He took us to the usual historical stops and then up to Society Hill and on to South St. We saw things we otherwise would not have seen if when we ventured out on our own. Did I mention that he walks backwards about 90% of the time so you can hear his voice? I highly recommend Free and Friendly Tours. While they don't charge they accept tips.

This is a newer walking tour organization and my husband and I went on their Colonial Cheesesteak…read moretour over Memorial Day weekend. Mark, our guide, was outgoing and able to offer fun stories along the way. And recommendations for lunch at the end of tour. If you are looking for a scholarly history lesson, I wouldn't recommend this tour company. But if you want a more laid back approach to learning the history of Philly, this tour will fit the bill. The Colonial Cheesesteak tour covers a lot of the landmarks in Old City from Ben Franklin's grave to spots along Independence Historic National Park and into neighborhoods that lead to South Street. Just remember if you go on this tour or the others they offer, you can email them ahead or show up since they don't have a registration process currently. And it's true the tour is free, but a tip is encouraged.

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!!

What an absolute hoot! This tour is fun, the guide is funny, and I learned so much more than I ever…read morethought! I would recommend this tour to anyone, for sure. I guess he's a teacher now, so when we booked on a weekday, he was at school. Rather than blowing us off and sending us to another tour group, he quickly made a plan and met us after school. Great tour! Great time!

Such an amazing experience with Chris. He's very funny, knowledgeable, entertaining, professional,…read morepunctual and a real expert in his trade. I highly doubt you will be able to find someone of his caliber and knowledge/experience in Philadelphia. He has a Masters degree and undergrad in history. We walked away from our tour hungry for more and it felt like we traveled back in time and personally met Benjamin Franklin. Chris is also very good with kids. He was able to make historical figures come to life. Highly recommend connecting with this guy if he's available.