Philadelphia Tour: History, Gossip, and Landmarks

Explore Philadelphia’s iconic sites with sass and humor. Discover the city’s history, gossip, and drama on this unique walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - Observe Benjamin Franklin’s grave from outside Christ Church Cemetery
  • Independence Hall - We will look at the exterior of Independence Hall
  • The President’s House - A short time will be allotted to view the archeological site
  • Liberty Bell Center - We will see the Liberty Bell from outside the building…
What's Included
  • Guide Services
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

“To believe all men are honest is foolish. To trust none is even worse.” - John Adams
It’s well-known that George Washington didn’t actually chop down a cherry tree, so why does this tale persist?
Americans enjoy sharing stories about the Founding Fathers that instill pride in being part of their legacy. However, beneath these grand tales of brilliance…

Location
522 Arch St
Arch Street
Find the tour behind the Free Quaker Meeting House at the benches. Your guide will be wearing an "Offbeat Philly" shirt.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katysn4090uz
Jul 4, 2025
Fabulous, nuanced tour of old city - Absolutely fabulous. Fayge was so knowledgeable, teaching us nuances of history that we did not learn in history class! Engaging, thoughtful, and connected so well to our modern life. Would highly recommend for anyone!
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Shihlunh2025
Jun 21, 2025
Not your classic history class - The tour was amazing. The stories Fayge shared gave us a sneak peak into the other side of the colonial era. It’s definitely a tour worth joining for both people who were and weren’t paying attention during history classes.
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Catherineg496
May 19, 2025
Fantastic insights into early American history. - This is a terrific tour! Our very knowledgeable guide walked us through countless fascinating stories about our founding fathers and the origins of our country. It was a very entertaining experience, plus we learned so much. The city of Philadelphia and its history was threaded seamlessly throughout the tour with unique and fascinating insights into our early history and beyond.
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Robertmj1289jp
Apr 26, 2025
History that comes alive and challenges perspectives - Fayge is super knowledgeable about past and present history of Philly. She answered all of our questions - even the obscure ones. She goes beyond the "textbook stories" to share lesser known details and perspectives that make American history feel relevant today. Even our 17-year-old son was entertained and informed.
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Citygirltours
Apr 12, 2025
Lively and Engaging - This was a lively, engaging walking tour. Fayge was knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller. She shared deep history along with humor and surprise historical fun facts. Great tour!
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Patfi7654ci
Sep 29, 2024
Great history of Philadelphia! - The in depth knowledge of history make this tour a cut above. We hope to have other tours as wonderful as this.Thank you, Fayge for the awesome time.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).