Voyage into Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is known as one of the most important colonial cities during the American Revolution, proving that this metropolis is filled with abundant history. There are many hidden gems in this city. Luckily Philadelphia Urban Adventures provides visitors an opportunity to explore this city through Philadelphia city tours.
South Philadelphia is famous for its culturally diverse markets filled with the delicious aroma of food like its famous Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches. If you are looking to explore the famous Italian market, then the 9th St. Italian Market tour is the way to go. You can meet the friendly local owners of restaurants and sample some of their mouthwatering food. If beer is on your mind, then the Philly on Tap Philadelphia tour will let you have a taste of frothy local beers at three bars/breweries. They even offer some snacks along the way!
For something longer for the more curious tourists, take the Essence of South Philly tour where you can explore many South Philadelphia spots such as their mosaic art street and much more. With little shops and family owned restaurants, there is something for everyone. Did you know that Philadelphia is the home of the first shot factory? Tour this building along with the oldest church in the state. You can’t go wrong this Philadelphia city tour leaving you enriched with cultural experience.
Many of the walls in Philadelphia are often historic and speak nearly 300 years worth of history. From the oldest hospital to the first African American church, it is often a valuable experience to go on a Philadelphian walking tour. As you walk around several historic neighbourhoods, tourists can relive history as they past the first Liberty Bell or see where the Declaration of independence was signed. A notable exploration opportunity that you cannot go wrong with is the Historic District tour. Tourists are often told ghost stories and observe the aged architecture of the homes that make up Society Hill.
A modern intake of exploring Philadelphia is reminded when Sylvester Stallone’s character in the famous movie series, Rocky, is seen running up and down the Philadelphia Art Museum. This art museum is one of the largest in the United States often displaying many famous and large exhibits seen by over 800,000 guests. Along with the Academy of Natural Sciences and the modern public art that is displayed along streets, Philadelphia is a great place to witness contemporary creativity. A great way to observe this is signing up for the River to River Tour. This 7 hour long Philadelphia sightseeing tour will take you through one end of a river to another with many stops in-between. Explore the famous Love Park along with Central park after dining at a variety of restaurants that surround this exquisite square.
Philadelphia is a wondrous place that has a lot to offer to the curious urban explorer. From going back into history to visiting the contemporary world, any of these Philadelphia city tours is an awesome choice that will leave you feeling wiser and content.
The Philadelphia Urban Adventures team is a knowledgeable and energetic group, dedicated to making sure that our urban travelers get the most out of their Philly experience. We come from a variety of backgrounds and parts of the world, with shared passions for travel, local culture, history, food, music, art and architecture. And above all we want you to leave Philadelphia with a love for the City that you will share with others when you get home!
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