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Philadelphia is a destination that often gets underestimated by travelers. Although we know that it’s affiliated with a number of important moments in the history of America, most of us don’t realize the sheer number of monuments and landmarks there are to see in this city. More importantly, most of us don’t realize that the growth of modern Philadelphia has led to the creation of numerous other attractions and activities that shouldn’t be missed by the traveler. This is something to take into consideration when planning a trip to Philadelphia with a group. In fact, you may want to plan on booking an organized tour through Philadelphia so that you can see all that there is to see without going crazy trying to make your plans.

Types of Group Tours in Philadelphia

Whether you plan to book your tour of Philadelphia through an agency or you just want to create a solid itinerary for your group, you should probably plan to focus on specific ways of seeing the city. Here are some of the most popular types of group tours in Philadelphia:

• Art and architecture tours. Philadelphia is an interesting city because it has a lot of historic architecture but also has terrific modern art. It’s known as the city with the most murals so people of all ages can appreciate a tour of the art here. These tours may combine trips to the city’s best art museums with treks through neighborhoods of historic homes.
• Bicycle tours. Philadelphia is a city that offers great weather during many months of the year. If you’re visiting and it’s nice out, get out of your car and take a bicycle tour of the city. Your group will be able to see anything it wants and will also get an up-close-and-personal look at Philadelphia’s streets and neighborhoods.
• Cultural and religious tours. There are a lot of important landmarks in Philadelphia that are based on religious or ethnic history. If you’ve got this kind of group then you may be interested in this type of tour. They combine cultural museums, historic landmarks and neighborhood tours into one niche tour.

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• Film tours. You’d be surprised to learn how much of Philadelphia you have probably seen in the movies. If you do your research, you can set up a group tour that sees some of Philadelphia’s best landmarks as well as some of its hidden gems by designing your itinerary around spots in the city that can be spotted in films. Some of the movies to look at are obvious (Philadelphia and Witness, for example) and others are less so (12 Monkeys, Sixth Sense and In Her Shoes).
• Free tours. Believe it or not, there are actually a lot of different free things that you can do in Philadelphia. If you get organized about your planning then your group can go see a bunch of things for free throughout the city. You’ll experience a hodge-podge of events and attractions which is ideal for a group that has lots of different interests.
• Historic landmarks in Philadelphia. The most popular type of tour in Philadelphia is the historic landmark tour which will provide your group with a look at America’s past. Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Edgar Allan Poe Historical Site are just a few of the places you’d stop on a trip like this. Make sure to include the city’s many history museums if you’re planning the itinerary yourself.
• Neighborhood tours. There are many different unique and interesting neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Some groups find that the best way to see the city is to visit the best spots in each of their favorite neighborhoods.
• Sports tours. Baseball, football, basketball and hockey are all popular sports in Philadelphia. If you’re with a group that loves professional sports then you might find that your tour can be comfortably centered on the arenas where these sports are played. Sports-themed restaurants and local sports stores can be added to the list to create a truly sporty Philadelphia vacation.
• Wine and food tours. There are several wineries in the Philadelphia area which can be the focus of a tour if your group is a wine-drinking group. Orrtanna, Chalfront and Cherry Hills are all wine towns located near Philly. Combine this with a tour of the city’s most well-known restaurants and you’ve got a gastronomical tour to write home about.

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Booking Group Tours to Philadelphia

Those people who don’t want to have to organize their Philadelphia group tour on their own can select from a variety of different tour providers including the following:

• Big Bus Tours. If you’re part of a group that likes to really do the tourist thing then you’ll want to book a tour of the city on a double-decker sightseeing bus. This is the best way to see all of the famous tourist destinations in one fell swoop.
• Feeladelphia. This group provides tours around the city that are designed to show you what it was like in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They do both day and night tours and can make special accommodations for persons in the group with disabilities or who have difficulty walking.
• Great Adventure Tours. This group is known for bringing history to life with tours that hit all of the most important landmarks in different destinations. Their historic tour of Philadelphia covers spots like the Liberty Bell, the Barnes Foundation and the first zoo in the United States.
• Philadelphia Bike Tour. People who want to tour the city on either a bicycle or a moped will find that they can do so at this place. You can also just rent your own bike or moped and take off with your group.
• Philadelphia USA. This tour group offers a range of different types of tours for different people. They cover many of the aforementioned tour types (including sports tours and film tours) but they also offer niche tours like tours for Red Hat Ladies members.

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• Ride the Ducks. This is one of those tour groups that you find anywhere where there’s a lot of water; it combines both land and sea into one trip. You’ll travel on a vehicle that can trek through the city streets and then get into the water and give you the local seaside tour.
• The Constitutional Walking Tours of Historic Philadelphia. This is a walking tour through the historic landmarks and neighborhoods in the city. They offer self-guided journeys but many people prefer the guided tours which allow you to interact with a knowledgeable tour guide to really gain information about the impact of certain historic events on the area and on America as a whole.

Tips for Enjoying Philadelphia Group Tours

The key to enjoying a group tour to Philadelphia is to make sure that you take care of all of the details in advance. Determine whether you’re going to be designing the group tour or taking one offered by a tour company. Figure out what type of tour you want to take so that you can narrow down the sights that you are going to see. Factor in time for relaxation, dining and spontaneous entertainment. With the details figured out in advance, your group can see all that it wants to see in Philadelphia without the headache that can accompany group travel.

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