The Essentials: The Best Free Highlight Tour and More of Historic Philadelphia

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.