Join me and learn about the people, architecture and history that grew downtown Philadelphia. During this free walking tour we will discover what center city Philadelphia has to offer. There are tiny little gems waiting to be discovered by locals and foreigners alike. I hope that during this tour everyone will be able to connect with it in a personal way. Starting at the heart of the city we will admire the beautiful architecture of City Hall. From City Hall and onward we will meet prominent people and learn their stories such as William Penn, John Wannamaker, and Benjamin Franklin. After City Hall we will look at why this city has so much love to show! After all that walking a quick restroom break/snack break at Reading Terminal and then onward until the tour ends at Rittenhouse Square!
Hiya! My name is Diamond and I am registered nurse and a lover of history. After living abroad for two years, and doing countless of free walking tours, I decided that I wanted to bring one back to Philadelphia-showing off the hidden and unique gems of center city Philadelphia. Join me and learn about the people, architecture, and history that created downtown Philadelphia.
Meeting point:Banking on this view!I will be standing across from City Hall near Citizen Bank wearing a purple tote bag, with the tours name!Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
City Hall Phila.PAWe will admire Dilworth Park and the West Side of City Hall
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Outside visit
Octavius V. Catto MemorialLearn the history of a Civil rights leader.
Meeting point:Banking on this view!I will be standing across from City Hall near Citizen Bank wearing a purple tote bag, with the tours name!Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
City Hall Phila.PAWe will admire Dilworth Park and the West Side of City Hall
2
Outside visit
Octavius V. Catto MemorialLearn the history of a Civil rights leader.
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Outside visit
The Wanamaker BuildingMeet me at the Eagle!
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Entertainment
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Communication
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Route
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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Fui al city tour sola y no pude tener mejor experiencia. Diamond es encantadora y se nota que le apasiona lo que hace. 100 % recomendable!
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Hal
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Janelle
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Krystyna
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Maite
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Traveled alone
2 days ago
Fui al city tour sola y no pude tener mejor experiencia. Diamond es encantadora y se nota que le apasiona lo que hace. 100 % recomendable!
H
Hal
2 Reviews
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J
Janelle
1 Review
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Krystyna
2 Reviews
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Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Our tour leader, Diamond, is an avid historian and enthusiastic about her home town. The tour was very informative, and she had plenty of advice regarding visiting Philadelphia, restaurants, bars, etc. Highly recommended!
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Even though I’ve lived in Philly for years, I had never taken an official tour of the city, so this was a nice change of pace! I got my history fix, learned a few new things, AND the tour stopped at my favorite place to eat in Philly, Reading Terminal Market!
Diamond was personable, punctual, and knowledgeable. She broke the history down into bite-sized pieces that made learning fun again! The tour was engaging, informative, and a great way to experience the city from a different perspective, even as a longtime Philly resident.
Whether you’re visiting Philly for the first time or have lived here for years, there’s always something new to discover. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and would absolutely recommend it.
Traveled as couple
August 2026
The tour was great! Diamond is lovely and you can tell she really loves the city and enjoys sharing local anecdotes with visitors. We had a great time, thanks a lot Diamond!
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Traveled alone
2 days ago
Fui al city tour sola y no pude tener mejor experiencia. Diamond es encantadora y se nota que le apasiona lo que hace. 100 % recomendable!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Our tour leader, Diamond, is an avid historian and enthusiastic about her home town. The tour was very informative, and she had plenty of advice regarding visiting Philadelphia, restaurants, bars, etc. Highly recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Even though I’ve lived in Philly for years, I had never taken an official tour of the city, so this was a nice change of pace! I got my history fix, learned a few new things, AND the tour stopped at my favorite place to eat in Philly, Reading Terminal Market!
Diamond was personable, punctual, and knowledgeable. She broke the history down into bite-sized pieces that made learning fun again! The tour was engaging, informative, and a great way to experience the city from a different perspective, even as a longtime Philly resident.
Whether you’re visiting Philly for the first time or have lived here for years, there’s always something new to discover. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and would absolutely recommend it.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
August 2026
The tour was great! Diamond is lovely and you can tell she really loves the city and enjoys sharing local anecdotes with visitors. We had a great time, thanks a lot Diamond!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
Espectacular!! Diamond es una joya, tal y como indica su nombre!!!
Simpática, conocedora de la ciudad, de sus historias y sus cosas ocultas.
Fantástico tour de inmersión en la gran ciudad de Filadelfia
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Our tour leader, Diamond, is an avid historian and enthusiastic about her home town. The tour was very informative, and she had plenty of advice regarding visiting Philadelphia, restaurants, bars, etc. Highly recommended!
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Even though I’ve lived in Philly for years, I had never taken an official tour of the city, so this was a nice change of pace! I got my history fix, learned a few new things, AND the tour stopped at my favorite place to eat in Philly, Reading Terminal Market!
Diamond was personable, punctual, and knowledgeable. She broke the history down into bite-sized pieces that made learning fun again! The tour was engaging, informative, and a great way to experience the city from a different perspective, even as a longtime Philly resident.
Whether you’re visiting Philly for the first time or have lived here for years, there’s always something new to discover. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and would absolutely recommend it.
Traveled as couple
August 2026
The tour was great! Diamond is lovely and you can tell she really loves the city and enjoys sharing local anecdotes with visitors. We had a great time, thanks a lot Diamond!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
2 days ago
Fui al city tour sola y no pude tener mejor experiencia. Diamond es encantadora y se nota que le apasiona lo que hace. 100 % recomendable!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Our tour leader, Diamond, is an avid historian and enthusiastic about her home town. The tour was very informative, and she had plenty of advice regarding visiting Philadelphia, restaurants, bars, etc. Highly recommended!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
3 weeks ago
Even though I’ve lived in Philly for years, I had never taken an official tour of the city, so this was a nice change of pace! I got my history fix, learned a few new things, AND the tour stopped at my favorite place to eat in Philly, Reading Terminal Market!
Diamond was personable, punctual, and knowledgeable. She broke the history down into bite-sized pieces that made learning fun again! The tour was engaging, informative, and a great way to experience the city from a different perspective, even as a longtime Philly resident.
Whether you’re visiting Philly for the first time or have lived here for years, there’s always something new to discover. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience and would absolutely recommend it.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
August 2026
The tour was great! Diamond is lovely and you can tell she really loves the city and enjoys sharing local anecdotes with visitors. We had a great time, thanks a lot Diamond!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
Espectacular!! Diamond es una joya, tal y como indica su nombre!!!
Simpática, conocedora de la ciudad, de sus historias y sus cosas ocultas.
Fantástico tour de inmersión en la gran ciudad de Filadelfia
