Philadelphia Trolley Tour: Sightseeing with Humorous History
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524 Ratings
Philadelphia
Embark on a hilarious and informative Philadelphia trolley tour, exploring iconic landmarks and uncovering surprising tales about the city's history. Don't miss the chance to run up the Rocky Steps and visit historic sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Founding Footsteps - Philadelphia’s revolutionary family owned & operated tour company with tours deliver by a former comedian and history teacher.
  • Betsy Ross House - Did Betsy Ross really sew our first flag? Find out on our tour and afterwards, check out Betsy’s home.
  • Chinatown Friendship Gate - The largest Chinese Friendship Gate in the world built by Chinese artisans for use outside of China.
  • City Hall Visitor Center - Learn about our iconic City Hall, the largest masonry building in the world!
  • Love Park - Catch a glimpse of our famous LOVE sculpture by artist
    Robert Indiana
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - The head of the Roman-Catholic church in Philadelphia.
  • Rodin Museum - Home to an original replica of The Thinker!
  • Barnes - The Barnes Foundation is an art collection and educational institution promoting the appreciation of art and horticulture.
  • Eastern State Penitentiary - The first penitentiary in America and brief “home” of Al Capone.
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - One of the oldest art museums in the nation, it’s best known for the staircase made famous by Rocky Balboa.
  • Rocky Statue - Take a pic in front of the bronze statue dedicated to Philly’s native son, Rocky Balboa.
  • The Franklin Institute - Our nation’s first science museum named for our first scientist.
  • Declaration House (Graff House) - Where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.
  • Liberty Bell - The most famous bell in America. Our tour ends just a few short blocks away.
  • Independence Hall - The birthplace of Independence, our nation and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets are free but time stamped!
  • Old City Hall - Our tour ends just a few short blocks away!
  • Shane Confectionery - The oldest active confectionary (1863) and oldest active candy store (1911) in America!
  • B. Free Franklin Post Office - The first post office in America.
  • Christ Church - “The Church of the Revolution” home to 15 signers of our Declaration of Independence.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Take a pic in front of the bronze statue dedicated to Philly’s native son, Rocky Balboa.
  • Trolley Tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Grab your preferred chilled beer or a box of your favorite wine and hop on a captivating trolley for an exciting sightseeing journey through Philadelphia. As you course through the city, you’ll not only see the important landmarks but also learn intriguing stories about Philly, which might astonish even the residents.

We’ll make brief stops for you to visit prominent sites such as City Hall, Love Park, and to add a touch of cinematic excitement, attempt to recreate Rocky Balboa’s famous run up the renowned Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

The exploration doesn’t end there; we cruise through the picturesque streets of the historic Old City, where you get the opportunity to admire iconic locations like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, etc. Finally, enjoy a relaxed walk down Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously occupied residential lane in the country, marking the delightful ending of your tour.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Location
Betsy Ross House
Arch Street
Look for a trolley parked in front of the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michelle_s
Jun 21, 2024
Great times - We had a great time. It was a little warm (lol). The best driver and tour guide. They made the trip so much fun
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Paul_m
Jun 21, 2024
Awesome tour! - Really fun and friendly tour of Philly, had everyone in a great mood. Slightly inappropriate if you offend easily or have small kids
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Robert_m
Jun 16, 2024
Fun ride - Warren and Nate were great. Enough history to educate lots of audience participation if you wanted. Been on many tours in town this was the best.
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Steven_s
Jun 11, 2024
Fun way to see a little of the city. - This was fun. Not much history. But entertaining and nice sightseeing. We made several stops for picture taking. There was a stop at Whole Foods for the restroom and a chance to buy more beer/wine, which almost everyone did.
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Madelynne_h
Jun 9, 2024
A MUST - Jay and Norm are terrific. The humor was great-knowledge was exceptional and the driving safe and smooth so not to spill any libations!
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Clare_t
Jun 8, 2024
Great fun great guide. - Warren our guide was wonderful. Full of fun and positive energy. He was thoughtful and helpful with everyone. We had the best time.
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X702sergiom
Jun 7, 2024
If you are going to take any tour in Philly this is it - I have done this tour twice; I highly recommend it. It drives you throughout all the hot spots and provides hilarious commentary along the way. You get all the trivia, recommendations and photo opportunities you will need in your Philly trip. BYOB makes it that much better, just bring some tall boys. Bathroom breaks are given along the way. Book your trip now!
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Samuel_g
Jun 2, 2024
A+ - Jay was great, tour was excellent! The added puns and jokes along the way, were well appreciated alongside the historical facts.
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Isabelas339dw
Jun 1, 2024
The best tour ever?! - We booked a private tour for my graduation weekend, and it was above and beyond all expectations!! Fun and funny, but also so informative - my family from out of town loved getting to learn about Philly and see some of the greatest sites, all in one afternoon! Thank you to our amazing tour guide Jay for his flexibility, insights, and awesome energy.
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Liberato_r
Jun 9, 2024
Warren did a great job... - Warren did a great job keeping us all engaged and laughing. Appreciated the tips on local restaurants.
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