Betsy Ross House vs Elfreth's Alley: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Betsy Ross House first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 82 against 80 for Elfreth's Alley, and it has 51 ranked ways to see it versus 48. Elfreth's Alley is the cheaper entry at $9, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Philadelphia, pair them: plan Elfreth's Alley in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Ranked experiences at Betsy Ross House start from $25 and at Elfreth's Alley from $9 per person. Elfreth's Alley can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

Experiences at Betsy Ross House run 1.9 hours on average and at Elfreth's Alley 1.8 hours, so both fit in one day in Philadelphia with a break in between.

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Betsy Ross House options and 100% of Elfreth's Alley options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

For Betsy Ross House: Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites (Outty Ranking 90, from $44). For Elfreth's Alley: Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites (Outty Ranking 90, from $44).