As seen in Frommer's Philadelphia guidebook!
Discover Philadelphia!
Highlight any of the tours to the left
and check out all the tours
Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours
has to offer
Photography Tour
Seeing Philadelphia Through a New Lens
This tour is led by a professional photographer who is as
passionate about his native city as he is about his photography.
This special tour combines photography lessons with history.
Find some of the ideal spots to shoot in Old City, Philadelphia.
Experienced photographers and beginners will learn something on this tour.
Both film and digital cameras are welcome.
City Hall Tour
Where William Penn Tips His Hat to No Man
Find out:
why the peaceful Quaker may have given this city a curse
how tough a Philadelphia professional baseball player really is
where the hangings happened
and how idiotic some people in City Hall can be
Philly After Work
For All Those Who Have to Work All Day and Can't Wait to Escape
Their Wanker Bosses and Stifling Suits* for a Couple of Hours
Please note: If you bring your boss along the tour
guide will drop the “wanker” from the title of this tour.
With an “extra” (read: large) up-front tip, your tour guide
will find a way to talk you up during the tour and, hopefully,
help you in getting that raise/promotion you so well deserve.
*You are welcome to join this tour whether the aforementioned suit is still worn or not.
Sweetheart's Tour
a Tour for Sweethearts or Wanna Be Sweethearts
*Public Displays of Affection are neither encouraged nor frowned upon during this tour. As long as love is in the air, do as you please.
(However, we prefer not to see any tongue. Tongue is just gross.)
Though, if you do plan for any PDAs, we request you bring your own partner. Our tour guides really aren't interested in playing substitue hand holders for strangers.
Private tours are also available for you and your sweetheart!
Two of our favorite lovebirds raved about their private tour.
Their tour/conceirge service included a bicycle tour along the river,
a wine and cheese picnic in Rittenhouse Square and
tickets for two to a great night out.
Contact us to find out what we can do for
you and your sweetheart.
South Street Tour
A tour of the infamous shopping and dining street.
Watering Hole Tour
Philadelphia's Pubs & Beers
Kept to a total of 11 walkers
because we can only handle 10 drunk people at a time and we figure
we’ll lose at least one along the way.
University City Tour
You'll feel smarter afterward-trust us
Come learn some of the history at the University of Pennsylvania,
along with some of their most enduring traditions:
how not to fail at your first exam
(makes not stepping on a crack to break your mother's back seem plausible)
The Button
Penn's connection to something creepy and spooky, mysterious and ooky
It's one visit to a college campus where you won't have to worry about whether or not you're going to fail any test because we don't give tests!
(Unless you really want one.)
Led by a University of Pennsylvania graduate
Rittenhouse Tour
Favorite of the priveledged and the homeless
Old City Tour
Without the Pretentious "E" in Old
Get ready to step back in time
to see how this country was birthed
Walk with us to the birthplace of our country and the burial place of Benjamin Franklin, from the home of Betsy Ross to Christ Church and everywhere in between. And more importantly, learn how they lived, loved, cried, died, lied and led this country to freedom.
TOURS:
Our tour guides are PASSIONATE about Philadelphia. We want you to be, too.
We're as much (or more) fun than a movie, about the same price, PLUS you get exercise.
What more could you want?
We try to keep our tours intimate. Maybe even make some friends!
Therefore, we limit the group's size.
You'll love this part- all tours end near eateries recommended by your tour guide
(you're in Philly, you gotta eat !)
About Us
1) Click on the Schedule Tab (above) and pick the tour time you want, then
Contact Us (another tab above) and tell us the tour time you want.
2) Show up at the location (found on the Schedule Tab). Find your guide- wearing their blue
Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours t-shirt (under a warm jacket this time of year)
3) Pay $20 to your guide
4) Be happy and nice to the people on the tour. Or sullen and quiet. It's really up to you.
But please do enjoy the tour. (That part is mandatory.)
5) Your tour will end near where it began. Your guide at that time will also suggest
somewhere you can go to get some fattening...er... delicious Philly food.
TOURISTS/ WALKERS/ ROLLERS/ RIDERS of ALL ABILITIES are WELCOME
on Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours. This always has been and always will be a
multi-ability friendly tour.
If you have the ability to walk or roll from one block to 3 blocks at a time, pause a few minutes to listen to your Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours guide tell a fascinating (or at times, merely informative) story, then walk or roll another few blocks, listen to more incredible but true tales and so on for 1.6 miles in 90 minutes, then come along!
But if this pace is too much for you, you may want to choose a non-walking tour.
It is important to note that our Old City Tour will take us on some streets paved with bricks and cobblestones, making it a challenge for wheelchairs. But if you're game, we would LOVE to have you.
If your English is not very good, do not worry. Our tour guides will speak loudly to help you understand.
(That was a joke. It was not a very good joke. We Americans are not always funny.)
Our tour guides will speak clearly and use simple words. If your tour guide speaks too quickly, we invite you to call out and ask them to slow down.
(We suggest shouting, "Please, slow down, Oh Excellent Tour Guide!")
How much does this tour cost?
Only $20!
As we are fond of saying:
As much fun (or more!) than a movie,
about the same price,
PLUS you get exercise to boot!
Where do I meet my guide?
When you check the schedule for the day you'll see not only
the time of each tour, but where to meet your guide as well.
Just contact us ahead of time so we know you're coming.
Simple as that!
How do I find my way back after the tour ends?
Most of our tours will end right back where they began.
Please do not hesitate to ask your guide for directions
of how to get where you're going next.
When should I show up for my tour?
Ideally, it would be best to show up for the tour
5 minutes ahead of time.
That will give our guide enough time to greet you and get things
settled before the tour begins.
But if you show up at the last moment,
you are still welcome!
How do I know I am on the right tour?
Excellent question! Our official Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours guide will be wearing an official, blue Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours t-shirt.
We also like to think our Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours guides are the best looking guides in Philadelphia. If you think they are rather unattractive, this could be a sign that you are on the wrong tour. However, it could also be a sign that we are delusional in regards to our high admiration of our guides. If you happen to disagree with us, we'd prefer you not share this with our guides as some days they have rather fragile egos and can only handle praise and adoration.
How strenuous is this walk?
Another excellent question. Not strenuous at all.
We want our tours to be enjoyable, not a work out. (Except for our Work Out Tour.) But most of our tours are for people who can walk a block or two then stand while someone tells a fascinating (or at times merely informative) story about the area. Then walk another block, stand, walk, stand, etc. for approximately 90 minutes. We welcome visitors of all abilities, whether you are rolling along with us or walking.
We do, however, need to remind you that if this kind of pace is too much for you, you may want to choose a non-walking tour.
Can I set up a private group tour?
Of course! We will be happy to put together a private Philadelphia's Old Original Walking Tours group tour for ten or more people. We will work the tour
around your group's schedule, depending upon the tour you choose.
Just contact us and tell us which tour you would like and when you'd like it.
You don't have a group but still want a private tour? Simply check out our next
frequently asked question entitled, "What about for a few poeple?"
What about a tour for a few people?
Yes! We want each of our visitors to Philadelphia to feel welcome and to enjoy their time in the City of Brotherly Love. We know that sometimes visitors don't feel as comfortable in groups or may want to ask more questions during the tour. Therefore we offer private tours, as well. The tour price will be changed in light of the one-on-one or one-on-a-few attention you will receive. A private tour may, also, allow our guide to tailor the tour more closely to your interests.
Write to us telling us:
1) how many people will be in your private tour
2) which tour you'd like to take
3) the dates and times that will work best for you
Please remember to include how we can email you back.
Frequently Asked Questions
What about for a few people?
SUNDAY
2:00 pm
Meet up at the NE corner of
6th & Chestnut Sts.
(in front of the Liberty Bell)
Look for the tour guide in a light blue t-shirt (under her warm jacket)
and get ready to enjoy Old City
in a way you never have before!
MONDAY
Noon
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
10 :30 am
6th & Market St.
(in front of the Visitor's Center)
Look for the tour guide in bright blue
FRIDAY
3:00 pm.
SATURDAY
5:00 pm
We'll meet up at the Old City Tavern (138 S 2nd St). I'll come in and pick you up in the pub right at 5pm. If you'd rather not go inside the pub, I'll meet you outisde before I go in to gather our group. Look for the guide wearing a light aqua t-shirt with our key logo on it.
And get ready to keep your sweetheart warm as we wander the streets of Philadelphia.
Let us know which tour you want to go on.
If you are particularly interested in one of our tours but
don't see it listed on the day you're available, please contact
us and we'll see what we can do for you.
Also, contact us about private tours, small or large groups,
or any questions you may have!
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