The best family-friendly activities in Philadelphia for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Seamus Walks Old City Philadelphia

Tours currently run Friday- Sunday Discover Philadelphia’s vibrant history with a local comedian and guide on this engaging 90-minute walking tour through Old City. Explore …More

Tours currently run Friday- Sunday Discover Philadelphia’s vibrant history with a local comedian and guide on this engaging 90-minute walking tour through Old City. Explore...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Philadelphia Walking Tour- 250 Year History of Money in the US

You do not just see top historical sites, you LEARN about why our money system is so flawed today. Find out about how Alexander Hamilton …More

You do not just see top historical sites, you LEARN about why our money system is so flawed today. Find out about how Alexander Hamilton...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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City Sightseeing Walking Tour – Founding Fathers and Mothers

Come explore the Philadelphia of the people caught up in the world changing events of 1776. A professional tour guide will lead you through Old …More

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Come explore the Philadelphia of the people caught up in the world changing events of 1776. A professional tour guide will lead you through Old...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$26
Holiday Lights Trolley Tour

Join City Sightseeing this holiday season and experience a unique way to view all your favorite parts of our beautiful city on one of our …More

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Join City Sightseeing this holiday season and experience a unique way to view all your favorite parts of our beautiful city on one of our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Explore Philly's Highlights on a Private 4h Walking Tour

Discover Philadelphia, one of America's oldest cities, which played a significant role in American history, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the …More

Discover Philadelphia, one of America's oldest cities, which played a significant role in American history, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
Philadelphia Italian Market Walking Tour

Discover the flavors, stories, and traditions of one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods on this delicious walking tour of the Italian Market. For more …More

Discover the flavors, stories, and traditions of one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant immigrant neighborhoods on this delicious walking tour of the Italian Market. For more...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Philadelphia and Washington D.C. 2-Day Tour from New York

Explore the birthplace and political center of the United States on a two-day trip from New York. Begin in Philadelphia at Independence National Historical Park …More

Explore the birthplace and political center of the United States on a two-day trip from New York. Begin in Philadelphia at Independence National Historical Park...

2 days
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$340
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational …More

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
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$29
Fishtown Flavor trip: taste of Fishtowns bar & bites

Discover the Culinary innovation of Philadelphia. On our exclusive food tour! Enjoy Modern takes of our favorites, from middle eastern to pizza, and cheese burgers. …More

Discover the Culinary innovation of Philadelphia. On our exclusive food tour! Enjoy Modern takes of our favorites, from middle eastern to pizza, and cheese burgers....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Take the Path to Independence, starting in Society Hill

This is the only walking tour through Society Hill, Philadelphia - America's largest concentration of Colonial-era homes. Join a local resident on this 90-minute walking …More

This is the only walking tour through Society Hill, Philadelphia - America's largest concentration of Colonial-era homes. Join a local resident on this 90-minute walking...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Philadelphia Street Art Walking Tour

Philadelphia may be known as the City of Brotherly Love, but it’s also one of the street art capitals of the world. With statues, large-scale …More

Philadelphia may be known as the City of Brotherly Love, but it’s also one of the street art capitals of the world. With statues, large-scale...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Private Walking Tour

Philadelphia has served as the backdrop for some of your favorite movies and television shows—and there’s no better way to see these famous locations than …More

Philadelphia has served as the backdrop for some of your favorite movies and television shows—and there’s no better way to see these famous locations than...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Philadelphia Military History Walking Tour

Explore Philadelphia's rich military heritage on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, visit sites both iconic and overlooked to learn …More

Explore Philadelphia's rich military heritage on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, visit sites both iconic and overlooked to learn...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Historic Old City Dine Around

A guided Dine-Around through America’s birthplace, blending the story of 1776 with the flavors of present-day Philadelphia. Feast your eyes and taste buds on Philadelphia’s …More

A guided Dine-Around through America’s birthplace, blending the story of 1776 with the flavors of present-day Philadelphia. Feast your eyes and taste buds on Philadelphia’s...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$132
Old City Philadelphia Private Guided Tour

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN GUIDES YOU ON A PRIVATE TOUR OF HISTORIC OLD CITY PHILADELPHIA We offer a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else. The premier …More

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN GUIDES YOU ON A PRIVATE TOUR OF HISTORIC OLD CITY PHILADELPHIA We offer a unique experience you won’t find anywhere else. The premier...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$250
Historical Early America Tour in Philadelphia (Center City East)

You can create your own start time subject to my approval, of course, as to my availability for any particular hour you choose. (You have …More

You can create your own start time subject to my approval, of course, as to my availability for any particular hour you choose. (You have...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Philadelphia

On our Secret Food Tour: Philadelphia, you'll be led through the busy streets of Philly for a mouth-watering three-hour urban gastronomy tour in the central …More

On our Secret Food Tour: Philadelphia, you'll be led through the busy streets of Philly for a mouth-watering three-hour urban gastronomy tour in the central...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$110
Philadelphia - Freedom: At your leisure & pace. An audiovisual walking tour.

Discover Philadelphia with Welcome Walks - digital walking tours for the modern traveler. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on …More

Discover Philadelphia with Welcome Walks - digital walking tours for the modern traveler. Our custom-designed tours give you the freedom to explore a destination on...

2 to 3 hours
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South Philly Tour Italian Market and Cheesesteaks

Join us for a walking tour through the heart and soul of Philadelphia—South Philly! From Rocky Balboa to cheesesteaks, many of Philly’s most iconic symbols …More

Join us for a walking tour through the heart and soul of Philadelphia—South Philly! From Rocky Balboa to cheesesteaks, many of Philly’s most iconic symbols...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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The Black Journey: 7th Ward Black History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s famous Seventh Ward was a thriving and bustling community populated by many Black Philadelphians as well as immigrants from the end of the 18th …More

Philadelphia’s famous Seventh Ward was a thriving and bustling community populated by many Black Philadelphians as well as immigrants from the end of the 18th...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Philadelphia: Pressed Flower Art Workshop

Pressed Flower Art Workshop Looking for a meaningful and creative travel experience in Philadelphia? ✨ Our Pressed Flower Art Workshop offers a peaceful escape where …More

Pressed Flower Art Workshop Looking for a meaningful and creative travel experience in Philadelphia? ✨ Our Pressed Flower Art Workshop offers a peaceful escape where...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$95
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