Touring Philadelphia

Philadelphia is home to many noteworthy sights and destinations. You can experience sights of historical and cultural significance like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell; sights of artistic importance like the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Kimmel Center; and sights of scientific importance like the Franklin Institute. If you are visiting Philadelphia for the first time, instead of being overwhelmed by all there is to see, do yourself a favor and take a tour with one of many local touring companies.

The Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company offers tours of the historic districts of Philadelphia by way of Victorian-style trolleys, double-decker tour buses, or elegant horse-drawn carriages. Regardless of which method of transportation you choose, you will be treated to an informative and exciting tour, highlighted by the historical stories and cultural nuggets that your highly-trained tour guide will be happy to share with you. Tours are offered for several different parts of Philadelphia, so make sure you check out the options to get the perfect stylish tour for what you happen to be interested in.

Big Bus Company - Image: Flickr

Responsible for the famous tours of London atop the majestic double-decker buses, the Big Bus Company is available in Philadelphia, offering memorable tours of many of the fascinating and important sights in the city. Seats on the top of the bus are more expensive and they come with the responsibility to watch your head in the event that a low-hanging tree branch, but the view is well worth it. The Philadelphia Zoo, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Betsy Ross’ House, and other intriguing sites are all located along the route. You will not be disappointed.

A tasty tour can be had with City Food Tours, which offers a culinary romp through Center City that promises to keep your mouth watering for over two hours. You will meet experts in the field who will take you behind the scenes so that you can see how everything is made. Whether it is chocolate, fine cheese, or exotic beer that you crave, you can have a sample of just about everything on this tour. Choose from a variety of different packages fine-tuned for different palates and hit the streets for a dining experience that you won’t soon forget.