Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Private and customisable tour
- Snacks, Tips
Meeting and Pickup
We can meet up at your hotel or your rental if it is conveniently located in the relation to the itinerary otherwise we'll define a precise and easy meeting point.
525 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1400 John F Kennedy Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Independence National Historical Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Society Hill
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Washington Square
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
City Hall Visitor Center
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Reading Terminal Market
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Macy's Philadelphia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Philly customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Private and customisable tour.
- Snacks, Tips.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Philly. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private and customisable tour
- Snacks, Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
