Philadelphia is the largest city in the US state of Pennsylvania and the seat of Philadelphia County, according to Wikidata. On XTOUR it covers a hop-on hop-off bus, Go City passes and day trips that reach Independence National Historical Park, home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Country
United States
Type
City
Understand the place
Not only where to go, but what to eat, what things cost, what visitors get wrong, how accessible Philadelphia is, which scams to recognize and what is genuinely worth your time.
The complete guide
Start with the parts of Philadelphia that matter most to your trip, then move into the practical details.
Experiences & attractions
Attractions, experiences and places actually worth your time.
Eat like you understand the place
Signature dishes, local drinks, markets and eating well.
Where to stay & explore
Where to stay, wander and choose the right area for your trip.
Beyond the destination
Nearby places worth a day out from here.
Bring home the right things
What is genuinely worth buying and where to look.
After dark
What the evenings are like, and where to spend them.
Family travel
Family logistics, strollers, transport and practical planning.
When to go
When to visit and what the seasons really feel like.
Know before it happens
Common tourist traps and how to avoid them.
Money & budgeting
Budgets, payments and everyday prices.
Transport
Public transport, taxis, walking and common pitfalls.
Travel for more people
Mobility, transport and sensory accessibility.
Understand before you arrive
Local expectations, religion and visitor etiquette.
The details that matter
Connectivity, health, photography and useful local details.
Find your fit
Solo, women alone, older visitors, LGBTQ+, pets, remote work, budget and luxury.
Travel that holds up
Tourism pressure, supporting local people and animal welfare.
Traveler experiences
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Ways to visit
Bookable trips related to this destination, for when you are ready to move from research to planning.
City Sightseeing open-top hop-on hop-off tours of Philadelphia on the red route with a multilingual audio guide, sold as one- or two-day tickets. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A digital Go City pass covering entry to attractions and experiences on its Philadelphia list for a chosen number of days. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A digital Go City pass for a chosen number of Philadelphia attractions and experiences from the operator's list. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A guided full-day tour from Times Square, New York, to Washington, D.C. (the Lincoln Memorial, the Iwo Jima Memorial across the Potomac in Virginia, and the White House and Capitol from outside) and Philadelphia (a walk through Independence National Historical Park and the Rocky Steps).
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