Indulge the senses on your Center City Philadelphia journey. See some of the city's greatest buildings and its architecture and art, listen to a performance from the largest organ in the world, smell the fantastic mix of food in the city's most vibrant market, taste some of Philly's iconic street food, and feel the energy of Philly's most exciting neighborhoods.
Itinerary:
The tour begins at the Clothes Pin sculpture at the corner of Market and 15th Streets opposite Philadelphia's City Hall, the cultural and geographic heart of Center City Philadelphia. Head east and walk straight into a concert at the Wanamaker Building, where, on most days, you'll hear a performance of the world's largest pipe organ. After the concert, we head to the historic Reading Railroad Terminal and then downstairs where you might be inspired to grab a snack at the dynamic Reading Terminal Market.
From the Market, we head to Love Park for one of Philly's best photo ops and a chance for another bite to eat and if we're lucky, dessert at the cupcake truck. We then head up the Ben Franklin Parkway lined with flags from all around the world. Logan Square is our next stop and we'll walk into the breathtaking Basilica of St. Peter & St. Paul, across the square and the Swann Fountain, and into the grand lobby of the Franklin Institute.
The tour continues to one of the newest attractions in Philly, the massive LED TV screen at The Comcast Building. From there, we enter one of Philly's biggest shopping and restaurant districts. You'll be introduced to an iconic Italian cheese shop, followed by a stop at the Philly Pretzel Factory for a snack of a hot soft Philly pretzel.
The tour brings you to Broad Street, aka Avenue of the Arts. Here, you'll get a sense of some classic and modern architecture from Philly's banks, hotels, theatres, and social clubs. You'll stroll into Midtown Village and view a few of Philly's fantastic public murals.
After the murals, stop at one of Philly's newest theatres, the Kimmel Center. You'll then have a chance to cool down with water ice, a classic Philadelphia treat as we walk through the beautiful residential neighborhood of Rittenhouse. The tour concludes at Rittenhouse Square, where you'll have a chance to continue eating, shopping, and exploring.
Additional information:
Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Dress standard:
A good pair of comfortable walking shoes is advisable. Make sure to check the weather report for rain!
Child policy:
Children are defined as those between the ags of 6 and 12 years of age.
Schedule details:
Duration:
3 Hours
Start time:
12.00 PM
Finish point:
Rittenhouse Square, Intersection of 18th St. & Walnut St.
The Clothes Pin sculpture at the corner of Market and 15th Streets opposite Philadelphia's City Hall.
