Experience the best of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and the birthplace of American independence, with Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, museums and markets.
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Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn and was the capital of the United States for a decade in the 1790s. In Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and the Constitution drafted in 1787, is a World Heritage site, and the Liberty Bell is displayed nearby. Elfreth's Alley, a lane of small 18th-century houses, is among the oldest residential streets in the country.
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway links City Hall, topped with a statue of William Penn, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, whose front steps were made famous by the film Rocky. Along the way are the Rodin Museum and the Barnes Foundation's collection of paintings. The Reading Terminal Market, in an old railway shed, has stalls of baking and sandwiches. Eastern State Penitentiary and the mosaic-covered Magic Gardens on South Street are other curiosities.
The cheesesteak, thinly sliced beef and melted cheese on a long roll, is the signature dish, with soft pretzels, roast pork sandwiches and water ice. The Italian Market in South Philadelphia has fresh produce and cheese, and the Mummers Parade strikes up on New Year's Day. Valley Forge and the Brandywine Valley are within an hour.
- 3 hop-on hop-off routes
- Free cancellation on 90% of experiences
- Day trips to Amish Country
Top 10 attractions in Philadelphia
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Hop-on hop-off in Philadelphia
Museums and galleries in Philadelphia
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Free cancellationSkip the line
Guided tours in Philadelphia
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Walking and bike tours in Philadelphia
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Questions about Philadelphia
- What is there to do in Philadelphia?
- We list 266 experiences in Philadelphia. The largest groups are city tours (28), attraction tickets (9), museum tickets & passes (7).
- What are the top attractions in Philadelphia?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Philadelphia are Liberty Bell Center, Carpenters' Hall , President's House, Betsy Ross House.
- What is the most popular experience in Philadelphia?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Dark Philly Adult Night Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 4,614 reviews.
- Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Philadelphia?
- Yes. We list 3 hop-on hop-off bus tours in Philadelphia; the most reviewed is "Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus" with 2,397 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Philadelphia take?
- The typical experience in Philadelphia lasts about 2 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 2.5 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Philadelphia?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 91% of the 266 experiences we hold for Philadelphia. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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