Things to Do in Philadelphia

Buy your Philadelphia CityPASS® ticket and save up to 47% on combined admission to your choice of 3, 4 or 5 top Philadelphia attractions

See the best holiday lights in Philadelphia on this BYOB trolley tour. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with holiday music and decor.

Have those boring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin tours got you down? Are you TIRED of hearing about wannabe “kings among men” and 18th century equivalent of a tech bro? Well then, boy (pun intended) have we got a product for you. Come one, come all and join us on this unique tour of Philadelphia. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love. Uncover the incredible entrepreneurs, doctors, politicians, artists, and activists that have made the city what it is today. Come hear the untold stories you won’t get anywhere else. Tour includes: - Hannah Callowhill Penn, our forgotten founder - Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington - Barbara Gittings, lesbian pioneer - Women in Medicine - Women in Art: The Red Rose Girls - LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.

Navigate interactive art and explore mixed reality playgrounds

The Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass allows entry to over 25 top attractions in Philadelphia, including the National Constitution Center and more!

• Discover what Philly has to offer on this 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour where you can get on and off as many times as you’d like.
• Cover 26 popular spots across an expertly curated route, with buses arriving every 15 minutes to take you around the city.
• A live English-speaking guide & 9-language audio commentary offer insights into the city’s landmarks and culture as you soak up the sights.
• Dive into Chinatown's bustle, marvel at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and meet 1,300 animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, along your route.

Designed for fun, comfort and incredible harbor views, Spirit of Philadelphia is ready to show you the city with great food, drinks and a DJ live set

Experience one of the great gardens of the world with hundreds of acres of dazzling displays, majestic fountains, natural meadows, awe-inspiring conservatories, and beauty around every turn.

Join this exciting “Rocky” movie locations tour and visit several iconic sites that were featured in the legendary franchise. Leave the driving to your local expert guide as you explore the neighborhood that Rocky called home. You'll see his apartment from the first movie, and the building that served as Mighty Mick's Gym. Head down into South Philly, where you can jog up the Italian Market, ask for a blessing at Father Carmine's church and glide past Adrian's Restaurant. Drive out to historic Laurel Hill Cemetery to pay respects to Adrian and Paulie at the headstones that were made for the films. The final highlight will be the famous “Rocky” steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you will also find the giant bronze statue of Rocky himself! Scale the steps for a breathtaking view of the city before striking a pose with the statue for an amazing photo op. Throughout the tour, you and your guide will share Rocky trivia and recite all the quotes word for word.

Explore interactive exhibits and live science shows at this historic museum

The Philadelphia Tourist Bus is a fun and practical way to explore the birthplace of the USA. Hop on and hop off at any of the stops to discover the city.

• Hop on board this Victorian-style trolley and discover Philly all decked out with shimmering colors and fabulous décor on this holiday lights tour.
• Spend your 1.5-hour tour clicking pictures of pretty sights, spreading the holiday cheer, and singing along to a Christmas soundtrack with your favorite tunes.
• On your ride, you’ll spot Washington Square’s massive tree, the glowing Santas and snowmen of Smedley Street & the Comcast Building’s LED displays.

See over 30 of the city's top attractions with Go City Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass which serves as your personal tour guide to a day of unlimited adventure!

Explore Eastern State Penitentiary, once the most famous prison in the world. Learn about the history of this facility and its relevance today throug exhibits, history displays, and art installations.

Calling all LGBTQ travelers, gaggle of local gays and their friends alike! Get your facts straight and your history GAY on this specialty tour of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Get under the skin of queer Philly. Discover the controversies, paradoxes, and hidden histories of the only formalized Gayborhood in the country. Let’s talk and spill all that historical tea hunny! Tour includes: - Barbara Gittings, "Gay Pioneer" - Alain Locke, Dean of the Harlem Renaissance - Giovanni's Room, The nation's longest continuously-operating LGBT-focused bookstore - The evolution of Pride: from protest to parade - Kiyoshi Kuromiya: Inventor, Architect, Activist - A tribute to Gloria Casarez Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.

Immerse yourself in the wacky world of illusions!

Explore the iconic sights of one of the United States' most important cities on our Philadelphia Private Tour. Choose your own itinerary!

• Set off on a hop-on hop-off bus tour around Philadelphia and see the city’s famous museums, lively squares & more for 1/2/3 days.
• Explore up to 25 stops along the Blue Route at your own pace, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.
• Enjoy educational insights on popular landmarks and attractions from a live English-speaking guide onboard.
• Soak up panoramic views of the city from an open-top deck while listening to pre-recorded commentary in 6 languages.
• Visit iconic landmarks like the Betsy Ross House, Barnes Foundation, Ben Franklin’s Grave & more.

Embark on a two-day tour from Manhattan to Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. Explore iconic sites and learn about U.S. history.

Explore impactful sites of the American Revolution around Philadelphia on a history tour with a historian. Visit some of the most important sites connected to the revolution, such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Make Saturday your ultimate date night with a chef-led progressive dinner tour. Step off the beaten path and into a flavorful journey through South Philly’s hidden gems with your sweet heart or your friends. Start with sips and stuzzichini (homemade snacks). We walk to our next stop and savor antipasto and handmade pastas, discover spots only the locals know, and end the evening with bubbly, cannoli and cookies. Along the way, dive into lively conversations centered around the 5 BIG F’s: food, folklore, film, friends, and family.

Build, play, and learn inside a LEGO® world of color and creativity

Visit the Museum of the American Revolution and discover the history of the city that saw the birth of the United States of America.

• Visit top attractions like the Adventure Aquarium, One Liberty Observation Deck and Philadelphia Zoo
• Save up to 40% on attraction ticket prices with this pass
• Four ticket options allow you to pick 3, 4, 5, or 7 attractions from over 30 of Philadelphia’s popular attractions
• An extended validity of 1 year from the date of purchase and 30 days after the first redemption promises flexibility
• Use your convenient digital passes at the gates of each attraction for a hassle-free entry
• Click here for the Explorer Guidebook

Embrace the festive cheer with City Sightseeing's Holiday Lights Tour in Philadelphia. Book now for an unforgettable Yuletide journey.

Immerse yourself in the world of NBA basketball by attending a Philadelphia 76ers game at Wells Fargo Center. Enjoy the lively atmosphere as one of basketball's biggest teams takes to the court.

An express tour through Philly, perfect if you are short on time! Your evening Philly sightseeing tour begins in bustling Center City, just outside of the Reading Terminal Market. From here, you will breeze through Philly's downtown, past our massive and majestic City Hall and the famous LOVE Statue. Hop out to scale the Rocky Steps and enjoy a breathtaking evening view of the city. Cruise past the imposing castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary, the first prison complex of its kind in the world. The tour then continues through historic Old City to view iconic sites like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Ben Franklin's grave. Along the way, your expert guide will discuss our city's amazing history. Zip through Chinatown, past the Friendship Arch, and return back to where the tour began. What a brilliant way to spend an hour in Philly! Please note: each cart accommodates 5 guests. Depending on total amount of guests, your group may need to be split.

See some of the largest battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy

The Go City Philadelphia Explorer Pass gives you access to 3, 4, 5, or 7 attractions in Pensilvania's most populated city. You'll save up to 45% on your trip!

• Check out top attractions like the Adventure Aquarium, One Liberty Observation Deck and the Philadelphia Zoo • Enjoy a Hop-On Hop-Off ticket that offers an easy way to travel between attractions • Save up to 45% on attraction ticket prices with this card • Four ticket options allow you to pick 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days to visit over 35 attractions • Valid for a year from the date of purchase and a select number of days post-redemption, this card offers flexibility • With an instant digital pass avoid the hassle of redeeming physical tickets • Click [here](https://gocity.com/philadelphia/en-us/AI-Guide) for the All-Inclusive Guidebook

Book your Philadelphia night tour with live guided commentary and discover dazzling city lights, iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Rocky Steps!

Discover mind-bending optical illusions and immersive rooms at the Museum of Illusions in Philadelphia. Confuse your brain and senses while having loads of fun and plenty of photo-ops.

Learn about Philadelphia’s thriving brewery and distillery scene, tasting up to 12 beers or local spirits on this guided tour. See how beer is made and chat with brewery owners about their operations. Visit some of Philly's most popular breweries and distilleries, including Yards, Evil Genius, Love City and the Dock Street Brewery, to name a few. Round trip transportation in our signature Brew Van is included.

Pack several millennia of breathtaking world culture into one afternoon

Got a sweet tooth? This donut tour of Philadelphia is perfect. We'll walk around the city in search of the best donuts and learn interesting facts about them.

• Hop on this 90-minute panoramic night tour through Philadelphia’s top landmarks like Betsy Ross House, Rodin Museum & more.
• With two buses departing every evening, you can observe the city’s hustle and bustle from the comfort of your open-top deck seat.
• A live English-speaking guide keeps you entertained & informed by offering witty anecdotes and historical and cultural insights on the city.
• When the bus stops at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, you get to run up the famous Rocky Steps and take plenty of pictures at this iconic spot.

Solve an enthralling mystery in 1932 Philadelphia. Gather your team, crack the case and claim victory. Start your adventure now.

Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Philadelphia that highlights over 100 years of history. Choose from a 1, 2, or 3-day ticket, and hop off any of the sites along the route.

Enjoy South Philly’s most flavorful neighborhoods with our Signature Philly Food Tour – a mouthwatering adventure led by a native chef who grew up right on these very streets. Pop into Di Bruno Bros. – a Philly institution – to browse their bottle shop and pick up a beer or bottle of wine to take along for your next stop. Just around the corner awaits Paesano’s, where Chef Peter serves up his classic Italian hoagie served on crispy Philly bread and layered with Mortadella – the very chef who beat Bobby Flay on Food Network’s “Throwdown.” Join our table at the city’s most buzzed-about Mexican spots – featured on Chef’s Table on Netflix – where the award-winning barbacoa or roasted veggie tacos live up to the hype. Our guests always have a seat at Chef Cristina’s table. You’ll indulge with Milk Jawn, Philly-style ice cream and other sweet treats famously known by locals in South Philly. Enjoy a delicious taste of Philly pride — street by street, bite by bite.

An immersive journey through the American Revolution

At the Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia you can enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the most happening restaurants in Pennsylvania's largest city!

Be there in person to see a Philadelphia Flyers NHL game at Wells Fargo Center, picking from a wide selection of dates against the NHL's top teams.

Enjoy the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia. Surround yourself with millions of LEGO Bricks, hop aboard the Imagination Express ride, and see your favorite characters at the LEGO 4D theater.

This private and customizable tour (length/price, interests) for all ages is a great introduction and overview to Philadelphia’s history and culture. • We highlight iconic and historical sites such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell as well as picturesque streets and alleys in residential neighborhoods • We discuss a huge array of buildings from the Colonial to the Victorian eras, plus American skyscrapers and modernist buildings. • You will some of the city’s 4000 murals (street art) – the most of any city in the world, the largest municipal building in the world and the colorful Reading Terminal Market, home to several Amish businesses. It is the perfect place for a meal or a snack (not included). A hotel pick up and drop-off, if your hotel is located in the city center, can also be scheduled.

Get entry to over 35 of Philadelphia's top attractions all on one pass

Spend time with your favourite Sesame Street characters with a ticket to Sesame Place Philadelphia. Fun rides, water slides and shows await you!

Be there in person to see a Philadelphia 76ers NBA game at Wells Fargo Center, picking from a wide selection of dates against NBA's top teams.

Cruise the Delaware River aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia and savor a bottomless mimosa brunch, lunch, or an evening dinner. Enjoy live entertainment and admire the sights as you glide along the water.

Experience Philadelphia’s holiday magic with a private tour through Center City’s dazzling lights and festive sights. Enjoy our warm, spacious vehicle all to yourselves. No loud groups. No packed buses and trolleys. Perfect for families or a small group of friends. Just sit back and relax and enjoy the holiday splendor of Philly. Your expert local guide will escort you all around the city to witness decked-out neighborhoods and winter wonderland parks. The van will stop at several sites to give you and your group a chance to hop out, walk around, take pictures and soak in the holiday cheer.

Join Big Bird, Elmo and Cookie Monster for a delightful day of family fun