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Travelled alone -
Mar 2023
Tom was super enthusiastic, very friendly and had excellent knowledge of Philly’s history. Highly recommend!
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Travelled in couple -
Mar 2023
Thomas is a great tour guide and you can tell that he loves Philly as much as he loves history. He has got a bag full of stories and shared really interesting facts about Philly that I wouldn't have learnt otherwise (unless i went to his history classes!)..
Our tour was on a Sunday and unfortunately weather was cooler than anticipated. Thomas was very mindful of everyone in the group and tried to keep us in the sun as much as possible. He also got a flask of warm hot chocolate for everyone! It was very thoughtful and generous of him to insist that we have some.
While touring, we requested Thomas to take a slight detour when passing by the Elfreth's Alley and he didn't hesitate to add a few extra minutes to the tour. He was very easy going and welcome all questions. I'm sure we were a disappointing bunch when it came to his trivia but Thomas, we thoroughly enjoyed learning new facts and seeing Philly through your lens.
I would strongly recommend Thomas' tour to anyone new to Philly and willing to stretch their imagination to visualize Philly from 1770s onwards.
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Travelled in group -
Mar 2023
Great tour guide! Tom knows his history and how to deliver a great presentation.
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Travelled in couple -
Mar 2023
Very interesting tour, full of small details that I would have miss for sure. Thomas is really professional and the tour is never boring!
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Mar 2023
Tom was knowledgeable, friendly, and generous of his time and information! My husband and I really appreciated the walk!!
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Feb 2023
Thomas was an awesome guide that made the whole tour super interesting the whole way through. It was a very cold day and he even brought out hot chocolate for us!! You can’t go wrong when booking a tour with him because he truly knows and loves talking about the city.
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Travelled alone -
Mar 2023
Book this tour! Tom is a local history teacher and was simply the best guide I’ve encountered- he was knowledgeable, funny and charming. He had great stories, trivia questions (with candy prizes) and even brought hot chocolate to share on a cool Philly Sunday. I’ve done several “pay what you wish” walking tours in Europe and paid tours in the US and Tom ranks at the top. It’s evident that he puts a lot of time and energy into making it a fun and educational tour for everyone. Book this tour- you won’t regret it!
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Mar 2023
Thank you so much Tom! You have such a big knowledge and are passionate for what you are doing
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Mar 2023
Thomas is fun and knowledgeable history professor who can answer all questions from american history. He is great in connecting events from past and help us understand how usa became country that we know today.
He also brought hot chocolate and explain what was issue with philadelphia sport curse.
The Essentials: The Best Free Highlight Tour and More of Historic Philadelphia
About Philadelphia
Few cities in the United States can boast of having the depth of American history as Philadelphia can. Known for being the birthplace of the nation, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written, this city is located on the East Coast, halfway between New York City and Washington DC. It is a must-visit city for American history!
Philadelphia is considered an important cultural site due to the high concentration of museums and the amount of exciting events that are scheduled throughout the year. It is a recommended stop for all tourists who love culture, rich historical heritage and, of course, its cuisine. Visiting the city involves trying its tasty and typical sandwich, The Hoagie with sausage, lettuce, pickles, tomato, etc. And, everyone must try the famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak with its thinly sliced meat, sautéed onions, peppers and cheese on a long hoagie roll.
In this city there are some obligatory stops, present in every free walking tour in Philadelphia worth its salt. The first of these is undoubtedly Independence Hall, since it is where independence - and later the Constitution were debated. The Liberty Bell is another iconic visit, for its meaning in the fight against slavery. When not on a walking tour, explore museums such as The Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Franklin Institute and the Mutter Museum. With its wide cultural offerings, a trip to Philadelphia takes several days to be able to enjoy and complete properly. Other interesting visits are the Reading Terminal Market, the Rocky Steps, the Eastern State Penitentiary and the South Philly sports complex to see some great professional teams in action.
Given the varied cultural and leisure offerings in the city, it is best to choose one of the free tours in Philadelphia to begin your adventures in this great city. It is as an excellent alternative to the traditional routes around the city and will give you an overview of all that Philadelphia has to offer!
Philadelphia is considered an important cultural site due to the high concentration of museums and the amount of exciting events that are scheduled throughout the year. It is a recommended stop for all tourists who love culture, rich historical heritage and, of course, its cuisine. Visiting the city involves trying its tasty and typical sandwich, The Hoagie with sausage, lettuce, pickles, tomato, etc. And, everyone must try the famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak with its thinly sliced meat, sautéed onions, peppers and cheese on a long hoagie roll.
In this city there are some obligatory stops, present in every free walking tour in Philadelphia worth its salt. The first of these is undoubtedly Independence Hall, since it is where independence - and later the Constitution were debated. The Liberty Bell is another iconic visit, for its meaning in the fight against slavery. When not on a walking tour, explore museums such as The Barnes Foundation, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Museum of the American Revolution, the Franklin Institute and the Mutter Museum. With its wide cultural offerings, a trip to Philadelphia takes several days to be able to enjoy and complete properly. Other interesting visits are the Reading Terminal Market, the Rocky Steps, the Eastern State Penitentiary and the South Philly sports complex to see some great professional teams in action.
Given the varied cultural and leisure offerings in the city, it is best to choose one of the free tours in Philadelphia to begin your adventures in this great city. It is as an excellent alternative to the traditional routes around the city and will give you an overview of all that Philadelphia has to offer!
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