Philadelphia 1-Hour Evening Electric Cart Tour
Description
An express tour through Philly, perfect if you are short on time! Your evening Philly sightseeing tour begins in bustling Center City, just outside of the Reading Terminal Market. From here, you will breeze through Philly's downtown, past our massive and majestic City Hall and the famous LOVE Statue. Hop out to scale the Rocky Steps and enjoy a breathtaking evening view of the city. Cruise past the imposing castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary, the first prison complex of its kind in the world. The tour then continues through historic Old City to view iconic sites like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Ben Franklin's grave. Along the way, your expert guide will discuss our city's amazing history. Zip through Chinatown, past the Friendship Arch, and return back to where the tour began. What a brilliant way to spend an hour in Philly! Please note: each cart accommodates 5 guests. Depending on total amount of guests, your group may need to be split.
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Our electric cart tour explores Old City Philadelphia, home of Independence Hall. Your tour guide will introduce you to this significant historical landmark, famed as the birthplace of American independence and where both the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed!
Across from Independence Hall sits another icon of the American Revolution, the Liberty Bell! Our sightseeing tour will pass by this building housing a symbol of the nation as your tour guide provides some fascinating stories and background on the bell and its role in American history and culture over the years.
Our Philly tour will drive by the grave of one of the most famous and fascinating Founding Fathers in American history, Benjamin Franklin! Your tour guide will illustrate Franklin's storied life and his contributions to the founding of the United States as well as some lore behind this historic Philadelphia cemetery.
Drive by the United States Mint of Philadelphia, where coins are crafted and history is made. Learn about the minting process, the evolution of currency in America, and the important role the mint plays in the nation's economy.
Discover Philadelphia's religious heritage as our Philadelphia cart tour drives past Arch Street Meeting House. Learn about the Society of Friends, more commonly known as Quakers, and their crucial role in the founding of Philadelphia and the colony of Pennsylvania.
Cruise by the stunning Philadelphia Museum of Art, home to a world-renowned art collection. Here, you will have a chance to hop out of the cart and take a picture with the Rocky statue and climb up the iconic steps that play a prominent role in the film series
Cruise by the National Constitution Center, a dynamic museum dedicated to exploring the history and significance of the U.S. Constitution. Discover interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and engaging programs that celebrate the principles of democracy.
Immerse yourself in Philadelphia's cultural diversity with a drive through vibrant Chinatown. Discover its rich heritage, culinary delights, and bustling atmosphere.
Delight your senses with a drive past Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia's famous foodie destination. Learn about its history, diverse vendors, and culinary traditions. Ask your local tour guide for recommendations on which vendors to hit up on your future visit to the market!
The ornate and towering City Hall dominates the Center City skyline. Learn about its design and its role in the city's political history as your Philly tour guide drives you around this incredible piece of 19th Century architecture.
Explore Philadelphia's darker history with a drive past Eastern State Penitentiary on our tour. Hear about its notorious inmates and haunting tales from this historic prison.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Amazing 2 hour tour! We learned so much history of Philadelphia from our tour guide Deshon. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. My wife and I would do this tour again and recommend it to anybody. Excellent!
This is a great way to get a comprehensive sense of the city in a short amount of time. Our guide, Tate, was excellent! He was knowledgeable and entertaining and made sure we saw as many highlights of the city as possible.
Mark was a GREAT tour guide. Native Philly guy and knew a LOT about the history. As history buffs, we asked a lot of questions about how things came to be and he was able to go all the way back to the founding Quaker fathers to explain the unique parts of Philadelphia. We took a shorter length tour and he asked us what we'd already seen and worked with us to maximize the experience with him. We did a 6:30 PM tour so we got a bit less traffic and a bit easier access to some places for pics. Would definitely cruise with Mark again!
We had a great time on the tour . Tom was so amazing he was very knowledgeable and his personality was very kind . He kept the tour very entertaining.I would highly recommend the tour for anyone. If you like to walk and talk and learn about history then this would be the perfect tour for you. Hanna, 8 years old.
This was a very fun experience. It was very easy to find the driver, Brittni, and it was a great city tour. She was very knowledgeable about the city and its history and shared lots of interesting facts. We also got to get out and take pictures at the art museum.
An excellent way to get an overview of the expansive city of Philadelphia . Jonathan was a very knowledgeable tour guide
The guide knew the city...the electric car had no heat...on a 2° night..not good. He showed us ALL of the sites, and knew ALOT of details on Philadelphia. Just get the heat working...lol
We had approximately 36 hours in Philadelphia and tried to do as much as we could in that time but this was by far our favorite. We had a blast! Jonathan was knowledgeable and fun. The photo ops were fantastic. Jonathan answered our questions and gave us some great recommendations for the next time we come back….and after this tour there will DEFINITELY be a next time. We learned so much but definitely want to come back and explore more, and this tour is going at the top of the list. ☺️
Deshon gave us a great overview of the city from both a historical and cultural perspective. Friendly, accommodating, and insightful, he made the tour a wonderful and memorable experience!
Great one hour overview of the city's highlights. Excellent for first time visitors! Great suggestions for more detailed viewing!
