Self-guided walking tours in Philadelphia
There are 4 self-guided walking tours in Philadelphia on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 1 h to about 3 h, and a typical route covers 9.2 km on foot. 1 has audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off US$2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.
Philadelphia walking tours at a glance
- Tours
- 4
- Shortest
- About 1 hPhiladelphia 🇺🇸
- Longest
- About 3 hFood Tour of Philadelphia
- Typical length
- About 3 h
- Typical route
- 9.2 km
- With audio
- 1
- Last updated
- 13 October 2026
| Theme | Tours | Length | Free | With audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink tours | 1 | 3 h | 1 | |
| History tours | 1 | 3 h | ||
| Audio tours | 1 | 3 h | 1 | |
| Short tours | 1 | 1 h |
Where tours start
- Apple Hostels of Philadelphia 3 tours
What’s on in Philadelphia
Things to do, places to go and walks around Philadelphia, from What’s On by FreeGuides.
How to tour Philadelphia with FreeGuides
- 1
Pick a tour
Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.
- 2
Unlock on your phone
One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.
- 3
Explore at your own pace
A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.
Philadelphia walking tours: questions
Are there self-guided walking tours in Philadelphia?
Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 4 self-guided tours in Philadelphia. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.
How much does a self-guided tour in Philadelphia cost?
Each tour in Philadelphia costs a one-off US$2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.
How long are the walking tours in Philadelphia?
They run from about 1 h (Philadelphia 🇺🇸) to about 3 h (Food Tour of Philadelphia). A typical tour takes about 3 h and covers 9.2 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.
Are there audio tours in Philadelphia?
1 of the 4 tours in Philadelphia have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.
Where do the tours in Philadelphia start?
Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Apple Hostels of Philadelphia.
Do I need an app for a tour in Philadelphia?
No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.
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Tours in Philadelphia last updated 13 October 2026.