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Top Things to Do in Philadelphia

Things to Do in Philadelphia

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
272
City Tours
from ₱958.63 per adult
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
1,093
Bus Tours
from ₱1,816.35 per adult
Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia
303
Private and Luxury
from ₱1,791.12 per adult
Dark Philly Adult Night Tour
804
Night Tours
from ₱1,513.62 per adult
Founding Fathers Tour of Philadelphia
467
Walking Tours
from ₱2,346.12 per adult
Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour of Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
131
Bus Tours
from ₱1,816.35 per adult
Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise with Buffet
8
Night Cruises
from ₱5,402.12 per adult
Flavors of Philly Food Tour
84
Walking Tours
from ₱2,976.79 per adult
Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
7
City Tours
from ₱7,568.11 per group (up to 4)
Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option
72
Skip-the-Line Tours
from ₱1,059.54 per adult

Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

1. Eastern State Penitentiary

History Museums

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This is a historic site with multiple floors and corridors inside and outside of the penitentiary.

2. Philadelphia Museum of Art

Art Museums

Open now

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The painting appears in a spectacular room with art works from the 1876 Centennial Exposition.

3. Barnes

Art Museums

The Barnes Foundation is one of the largest personal collections in the world on public display.

4. Reading Terminal Market

Flea & Street Markets

City Center East

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Historic venue occupies the former train shed of the terminal rail station.

5. Independence Hall

Historic Sites • Government Buildings

City Center East

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The birthplace of our nation and constitution, is a piece of history that links us to our country's roots.

6. Museum of the American Revolution

History Museums

Admission tickets from PHP 1,059.54

The crown jewel is the actual tent occupied by George Washington throughout the war from which he led his soldiers and…

7. One Liberty Observation Deck

Observation Decks & Towers

Temporarily closed

Reminiscent of New York City's Chrysler building, One Liberty Place tower was the first structure to break the…

8. Liberty Bell Center

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

City Center East

The building includes several exhibits that further explain the bell's history and the significance to the American…

9. The Franklin Institute

Speciality Museums

City Center West

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This historic museum sits right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and has been a Philadelphia tradition for over 75…

10. Rodin Museum

Art Museums

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The Museum opened in 1929 and grew to become the largest collection of Rodin’s work outside of Paris.

11. Citizens Bank Park

Arenas & Stadiums

The stadium, seats nearly 44,000 fans, opened in 2004 on the site of the former multi-purpose Veterans Stadium (“The…

12. Elfreth's Alley

Historic Sites

City Center East

This street boasts that it's the oldest, continually inhabited street in North America.

13. Rocky Statue

Monuments & Statues

Open now

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The statue is in front of the iconic Philadelphia art museum.

14. National Museum of American Jewish History

Speciality Museums • Educational sites

City Center East

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This fairly new museum is dedicated to the American Jewish experience, dating back to colonial times.

15. Independence National Historical Park

Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas

City Center East

The entire park is dedicated to the historic events which brought United States to existence as an independent country.

16. Please Touch Museum

Speciality Museums

Fairmount Park

That's a building that dates back to the 1800s and was a major part of the 1876 Centennial celebrations, and formerly…

17. Philadelphia Zoo

Zoos

Fairmount Park

Philadelphia zoo began in 1859 and opened 1874 after being delayed by the civil war, nicely positioned walking paths…

18. Wanamaker Organ

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Dating back to 1904 and enjoying a storied history, this is the largest fully-functioning pipe organ in the world.

19. National Constitution Center

Speciality Museums • History Museums

City Center East

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A great center devoted to The Constitution of the United States of America.

20. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Art Galleries • Art Museums

City Center East

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Mosaics cover every wall (inside and out), ceilings and even the floor of this indoor/outdoor gallery which was…

21. 30th Street Station

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is a huge facility that has served the Delaware Valley, for many decades.

22. Morris Arboretum

Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens

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Thousands of rare and lovely woody plants, including some of Philadelphia's oldest, rarest, and largest trees, are set…

23. Penn Museum

Speciality Museums • Science Museums

University City

Admission tickets from PHP 908.17

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This fascinating exhibit tells the story of a central Panamanian culture from 1000 years ago and features a grave site…

24. Mutter Museum

Speciality Museums • Science Museums

City Center West

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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia created an informative outlet into the history of medical marvel and insight…

25. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Speciality Museums

Open now

The assemblage of authentic, thoroughbred race cars dating from 1912 through the NASCARs of today covers over a…

26. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Cemeteries

27. City Hall Visitor Center

Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings

City Center West

Standing at the center of the city is this white historic structure, with long corridors having paintings depicting the…

28. Betsy Ross House

Speciality Museums

City Center East

An unique time period attraction that explains the history of US flags.

29. Masonic Temple

Libraries • Religious Sites

City Center West

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In the spirit of establishing a prominent foothold in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, the Grand Lodge was…

30. Independence Visitor Center

Visitor Centers

City Center East

This modern but still period style facility is in the midst of Independence National Historic Park.

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Ghost & Vampire Tours

Food, Wine & Nightlife

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