Culture & History things to do in Philadelphia

We rank 171 culture and history things to do in Philadelphia, United States. The highest scoring is Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $7 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
171
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$7

Culture & History in Philadelphia compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Philadelphia by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia93$292h4.9/5 (3,751)
Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites89$441.5h4.9/5 (2,351)
2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show89$452.5h4.9/5 (984)
Philadelphia Old City History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour86$452.3h5/5 (332)
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia85$492h4.9/5 (706)
True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour85$442.5h4.9/5 (430)
Philadelphia's Italian Market Food Tour84$592.5h5/5 (331)
Philly Chef-Led Italian Market Food Tour83$692h5/5 (392)
Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia82$251.5h5/5 (145)
Driving Tour of Valley Forge National Park from Philadelphia82$1494.5h5/5 (339)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Philadelphia

Culture & History in Philadelphia: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Philadelphia?
Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100 from 3,751 traveler reviews. Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites, 2.5 Hour Philadelphia History Tour with Washington War Tent Show, Philadelphia Old City History Pub Crawl Small-Group Tour follow close behind. We rank 171 culture & history experiences in Philadelphia in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Philadelphia cost?
Expect around $92 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Philadelphia Time Agent Quest: Franklin's Revolutionary Mystery from $7, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Philadelphia for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Philadelphia currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Philadelphia?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Philadelphia, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
April to June and September to October, mild weather and open patios.

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Last Minute 233Nightlife 72Food & Drink 56Outdoors 56Family Friendly 33Most Popular 33Most Highly Reviewed 9

Top attractions in Philadelphia

Liberty Bell Center tickets 109Betsy Ross House tickets 62Elfreth's Alley tickets 58Independence National Historical Park tickets 47Christ Church tickets 44Reading Terminal Market tickets 36

Nearby destinations

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