Philadelphia walking tours

Wow - this was truly one of the best historical city center walking tours I've ever been on - done a lot of these in Europe and one in dc and this one blew many out of the water - highly recommend - Thomas is a Philadelphia treasure - definitely get on one of his tours if you're in town ! Cheers Thomas thank you !

Thomas is a treasure trove of knowledge! I was very impressed by the way Thomas intertwines factual story’s, foundational figures, and historical events together all the while being highly engaging and fun thoughout the tour. If you’re interested in exploring Historical Philadelphia, Thomas is the guide to take this adventure with!

Tom was the highlight of our trip! He was so engaging and had such a wealth of information about the city and its history. He came prepared with ponchos (it was raining), pennies for Benjamin Franklin's grave, and candy for correct trivia answers. He was deeply entertaining and clearly enjoyed sharing the experience with us. I recommended this tour to everyone we ran into on other tours and would be glad to recommend him to anyone going to Philadelphia.

Thomas was a great guide, very passionate about Philly history and gave us a very good recommendations, he was prepared for the weather so he was making sure the whole group had a great experience… if you are reading this, you cannot miss this tour!

Amazing tour!! Thank you so much for a great time :)

Tom is a great tour guide. This tour is absolutely recommended for everyone who wants to explore Philadelphia. Even if the weather is a bit rainy it went very smoothly.

Great tour! Lots of history, information and recommendations from a professional, enthusiastic and engaging guide.

Amazing tour, Thomas is really passionate, makes every detail feel relevant and helps you feel how the city was back then

I’ve done a lot of tours in my life, but this was one of the BEST I’ve EVER had. Diamond is a great and knowledgeable guide and so kind and generous. You won’t regret a single minute if you attend, that’s how we both felt. We would love to attend other tours with her.

Diamond was very entertaining and provided so much information about the city and people. It should not be missed for first time visitors or repeat travelers.

Brilliant way to get bearings on the city for first visit . Professional interesting great information

Excellent tour! Tom was engaging and kind with an encyclopedic knowledge of American history. His stories really brought Philadelphia’s past and its players to life.

Thom was born and raised in Philly region and also is a history professor, so the tour had a lot of historical content and curiosities about the city. Thom explanation is also clear and he is available for answer any questions. So totally worth do it if you want to have a great tour experience.

Really interesting tour and Thomas was very friendly and had so much knowledge. I definitely learnt a lot.

Excelente

Fabulous tour!!! Incredibly kniwledgeable guide, passionate for what she does and very nice and kind. You just can’t ask for more. Thanks Diamond for giving me such a wonderful tour.

Tom is clearly very very knowledgeable and very passionate about history and Philadelphia! He was also a fun guide who was receptive to any and all questions

This tour was an absolute delight. Tom was very knowledgeable, a great speaker and storyteller, extremely helpful, and very kind and courteous. This is one of the best tours we’ve ever gone on. Very highly recommended!!

Tom is the best compare to others who offer free services. He is knowledgeable, attentive to his group members, but most importantly entertaining. He caters to old and young. Just my small group was compiled from 6 people ages 9 to 77. And everyone had fun while learning.

Fantastic history tour of Philadelphia with Thomas. The route was well planned and flowed naturally across the key sites. Thomas was extremely knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged throughout. He also shared plenty of useful tips on where to go after the tour, which added real value. The pace was spot on. Overall, an excellent experience and highly recommended.

Thomas was extremely engaging and knowledgeable. As a teacher, he used his skills and strategies to promote engagement. We really enjoyed it.

Thank you Tom , u could manage a big group very well!

English is not my 1st language, I could follow all descriptions. Thomas walk backwards always given his face to us. He was fun. Motivated me to learn more about American history. There was a lot of interaction and sweet prices for winner. Excellent guide and teacher. Many thanks Catalina.

This tour by Thomas(Tom) Swift is a must if you are visiting Philly. Him being a history teacher really adds the educational and learning aspect of the tour on point. He was very professional, went out of his way to provide detailed information of each and every spot, answered all the questions the group had. He also provided suggestions for local things to checkout, food recommendations etc. All in all, I really enjoyed the tour. And yes, the biggest perk- you will get a candy if you answer his trivia questions :). Thanks Tom.

I had an excellent experience with our tour guide, Tom, in Philadelphia. His knowledge of history was truly impressive, and he brought each story to life with engaging and vivid storytelling. Tom was also incredibly helpful and attentive throughout the entire experience. He made sure everyone was comfortable, answered all questions thoughtfully, and went above and beyond to ensure we got the most out of the tour.