Elfreth's Alley Tours and Tickets

Walk in the footsteps of America's founding fathers on this walking tour of Philadelphia's Old City. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters' Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history.

Experience the history of the United States on this guided small-group walking tour around Philadelphia, the birthplace of freedom in America. See Independence Hall, where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence (this tour does not enter Independence Hall). Learn about Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn, and see where George Washington, the first President of the United States, lived. Then check out the galleries and eateries in Old City Philadelphia, America's most historic square mile, followed by a cold beverage at a local establishment.

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the United States Mint — on a 90-minute loop in an open-top, double-decker bus. Select a single or multi-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live onboard narration. Learn about the history and heritage of one of America's oldest cities.

Take a deep dive into Philadelphia history on this guided walking tour of the city’s Revolutionary landmarks. With a full roster of historical sites like Independence Hall as well newer institutions such as the Museum of the American Revolution, this tour combines all the essentials for a keen understanding of Philly’s crucial role in the founding of the United States.

Uncover Philadelphia’s dark past, and visit some of its most famous landmarks besides, on this macabre, small-group walking tour of Center City. Meet your guide (a college professor or trained historian), and set off to sights ranging from Betsy Ross House and Elfreth’s Alley to Christ Church and beyond. As you go, listen to ghost stories, legends about famous serial killers, and other spooky tales. The tour concludes with a beverage or moonshine sample.

Experience Philadelphia like never before on this educational and entertaining guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about Philadelphia’s important history and visit popular locations like Penn’s Landing, the Historic District, the Italian Market, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a 5- or 10-mile loop around Center City. Guided Segway training and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Step back in time and learn about Philadelphia’s rich history as you walk through the Old City and Independence Park. Walk along the cobblestone streets and see several points of interest including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Your guide sheds light on the history of America’s historic capital as well as the women, people of color, indigenous groups, and LGBTQ individuals who helped shape the nation.

Discover many of Philadelphia’s best-known historic landmarks—and learn all about the earliest chapters in American history and democracy—on this private walking tour. Pick from several convenient start times, meet your guide right outside the Independence Visitor Center, and get ready to explore. As you stroll past monuments like Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, and more, you’ll hear stories from this UNESCO-listed city’s past.

Explore Philadelphia at your own pace with this convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. From the comfort of a London-style double-decker bus, you’ll cover Philly’s greatest landmarks and attractions, including the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, and the famous “Rocky Steps” of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. All along the way, your tour guide will offer live commentary to enrich the experience.

Take Philadelphia sightseeing in a playful new direction with this app-based game. Unlock stories of the City of Brotherly Love by answering challenges at each location, including Reading Terminal Market, Penn’s Landing, and the Liberty Bell. Play alone or with a team, and explore at your own pace, at any time. You don’t even need an internet connection to use the app.

Enjoy a bespoke visit to Philadelphia during this private, tailor-made guided tour. Explore the city by foot, with a private vehicle option for groups of four or less. Tick off top sights like the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall or choose lesser-known options, including personal family histories.

Benefit from a walking tour led by a private guide for an in-depth look at Philadelphia’s colonial heritage and architecture. View a number of architectural styles and buildings that date to the city’s founding, and hear about America’s history and Founding Fathers as well. Stroll through Elfreth's Alley and the Old City, and stop to view landmarks such as Christ Church and the Ghost House at Franklin Court.

Explore Philadelphia and its rich Revolutionary history at your own pace with this self-guided audio walking tour. The app-based tour offers a vivid account of the city’s early days as it guides you to must-see landmarks including the Liberty Bell Center, the Betsy Ross House, and the National Constitution Center. Using a live GPS Map along with audio, images, and text, this tour turns your smartphone into a personal tour guide.

Philadelphia is a city rich in historical and cultural landmarks. Explore this abundance at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour of the City of Brotherly Love. The smartphone app-based tour will guide you to destinations including the Liberty Bell, Masonic Temple, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art while sharing fascinating facts about the sites. Take a break whenever you want, since the journey is in your hands.

Discover Philadelphia with Welcome Walks - digital walking tours for the modern traveler. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on your own time schedule at your own pace. Listen on your smartphone, Welcome Walks tours are distinguished by historical discoveries, art and architecture, popular culture and local food information. Each walking tour showcases local history and provides fresh air and a fun way to exercise.

We will visit a number of notable properties during the Discovering Colonial Philadelphia Public Walking Tour. We will see buildings that go back almost to the founding of the city in 1682, in styles such as Georgian, Federal, and many Revival styles and will learn about important events in American history along the way.

This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlers lived in caves along the waterfront. Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began. Your guide is historian, writer and tour guide Harry Kyriakodis. He has what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about 2700 titles, new and old. He's also a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.

Come explore the Philadelphia of the people caught up in the world changing events of 1776. A professional tour guide will lead you through Old City Philadelphia, including: Independence Mall, home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the President’s House to learn about the people shaping our early republic. You will then continue to Benjamin Franklin’s grave to learn about our favorite Philadelphian, Arch Street Meeting House to explore the role of the Quakers, Betsy Ross’ House where we get insight into the role of women, Elfreth’s Alley to meet the everyday people of revolutionary Philadelphia and Christ Church, the place of worship for many prominent Philadelphians.

Follow in the footsteps of Philadelphia’s colonial settlers during a 2-hour walking tour along the waterfront. Learn about the founding of Philadelphia, William Penn, and how the river influenced the city’s growth, with rare images of the 18th-century waterfront provided that illustrate your guide’s commentary. Landmarks include the Thomas Bond House, City Tavern, and Dock Street, with regular stops provided along the 2-mile (3-km) route.

Follow in the footsteps of a nation's forefathers on this guided horse-drawn carriage tour through the cobblestone streets of historic old Philadelphia. Enjoy up-close, scenic views of the many attractions and landmarks. Hear a plethora of stories and commentary on the historical significance of each key site while traveling through Philly's busy streets. See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, and much more.

Return to the American Revolution with this essential bundle of driving and walking tours! Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers along Boston’s Freedom Trail and in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. Visit the spot where the Boston Tea Party began. Follow the famous battle of Lexington & Concord, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired! Plus, take a trip through Valley Forge, the site where General George Washington’s army faced impossible odds early in the revolution. Within 30 min, we'll send you two things: a unique password and the app. Download the app onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the GPS-marked starting point to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience. No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity! This isn't an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.

Short and highly selective information in the audio commentary for tourist attractions in around Philadelphia. Highlights of this Self-Guided Audio Tour • It allows you to go as per your own convenience of time, pace and locations; skip the content that doesn't interest you and listen longer with content that does interest you. • Not necessary to download any location tracking apps, Audio guide can be listen it on online (or) offline. •Available in multiple languages, you can choose the one which you’re more comfortable with. • It is one of the best option with lowest price when compared to hiring a tour guide. •If you have any questions about any attractions, No worries we will answer in your language instantly by message.