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The Best of Philadelphia: Private Half-Day Driving Tour
Philadelphia, United States of America
4 hours
Art & Culture
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Family Friendly
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Walking Tours
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Romantic
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What You Will Do
Enjoy a private tour of Philadelphia’s highlights, where you will explore the best of the city of Brotherly Love with your professional guide by car, making several stops along the way to make the most of your visit to one of the oldest cities in America.
On your private driving tour, you will:
- Enjoy hotel pick-up and drop-off by your private driver-guide and embark on a private tour tailored to your interests;
- Explore the historic district, where the founders crafted many of the nation’s founding documents;
- Walk past Independence hall, the Birthplace of democracy where the Declaration of Independence was signed;
- See the Liberty Bell, a true symbol of America's freedom;
- Learn about Betsy Ross - her inspiration for making the first US flag and the events which shaped her life;
- Visit the famous ‘LOVE’ statue, and snap the perfect photo to remember your time in the city of brotherly love;
- Discover the numerous sites along Benjamin Franklin Parkway - including Rodin’s ‘The Thinker sculpture, Fairmount Water Works, and the Free Library of Philadelphia;
- See the Philadelphia Museum Of Art, climb the Rocky Steps and see the famous Rocky Statue;
- Enjoy tickets to Philadelphia’s Magic Garden, with two levels of indoor and outdoor sculpture gardens.
Your private tour begins with an easy hotel pick-up in a private vehicle, for those staying in centrally located Philadelphia hotels.
Enjoy an easy drop-off at the first site, where your guide will take you on a poignant journey around the historic sites of the American Revolution, where the seeds of independence were taking root long before a musket shot was fired.
As you walk around Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross’s homes, along with the homes of numerous other founders, your guide will colour in the missing details of life in Philadelphia during the period: about the political climate of the time, about the tension and excitement around the city.
You will have the opportunity to see several of the city’s other highlights and recognizable sites, like the LOVE statue, Reading Terminal Market, Rodin’s "The Thinker" and numerous other public sculptures outside the Rodin Museum.
You will also visit Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with tickets included, which is an immersive mixed-media art environment that is completely covered with mosaics. The creator, Isaiah Zagar, used handmade tiles, bottles, bicycle wheels, mirrors, and international folk art to chronicle his life and influences.
At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel or drop you off somewhere central in the city.
What's Included?
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Private transportation throughout the tour including hotel pick up and drop off
- Magic Gardens admission tickets
What's Not Included?
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 5% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Hotel pick-up is available upon request. Please note that if you do not provide your hotel information, your guide will meet you outside the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel, 400 Arch St, Philadelphia
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Independence Hall
This historic building was where both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Travel Curious
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - Hotel pick-up is available upon request. If we do not receive your hotel information, your guide will meet you at a recommended meeting point (the address can be found in the booking confirmation email). - It’s highly recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes. - Please bring any medication you may require during the tour. - In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience.
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