Philadelphia Guidebook

Big Bus Philadelphia - Hop-on Hop-off Tour

For more information visit the Big Bus Tours website.

Getting in

Redeem your pass at stop 1, Market & 6th Street. Once scanned, see the map of the 25+ included stops along the Blue tour route to check where you can hop-on and off. (Please be aware that stops 25 & 26 are temporarily unavailable due to long term construction)

Please note

This offer is valid once per the lifetime of your pass. 

Special offer

Save $5 on the Philly Night Tour when you show your Go City All-Inclusive or Explorer Pass.

Hours of Operation

Sunday - Friday: 9:30AM - 4:30PM (final tour departs Stop 1 at 4:30PM)

Bus frequency: Every 25 minutes

Saturday: 9:30AM - 5PM (final tour departs Stop 1 at 5PM)

Bus frequency: Every 20 minutes

 

Closings & Holidays

July 4th, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Getting there

Address

Corner of 6th & Market Street

Philadelphia, 19106

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The Franklin Institute

Tips for visiting The Franklin Institute

  • Check the daily schedule and plan around any events or demonstrations you want to see throughout the day.

Getting in: show your pass at the admission desk.

Please note: Your pass is good for General Admission only and does not include special exhibitions. For information on how to upgrade your ticket to include the special exhibition, please call The Franklin Institute at 215-448-1200. 

Hours of Operation

Daily: 9:30AM – 5PM

Check the daily schedule and plan around any events or demonstrations you want to see throughout the day.

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

Getting there

Address

222 North 20th Street

Philadelphia, 19103

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Eastern State Penitentiary

Tips for visiting the Eastern State Penitentiary

  • Decide before you go whether you want to do the full audio tour and then go back and take time to do each Unlocking History exhibit, or, do them as you encounter them along the tour.
  • Allow plenty of time as most visitors spend around two hours at the Eastern State Penitentiary.
  • Last admission is one hour before closing time.
  • Dress for the weather – the Eastern State Penitentiary does not have climate control.

For more information visit the Eastern State Penitentiary website.

Getting in

Go City customers do not need to make reservations in advance – simply enter with your pass and join the queue line.

After you’ve made your purchase, you’ll be emailed your pass which you may download via our app. Simply present your pass at the admission desk of the must-see Philadelphia penitentiary. 

Hours of Operation

September - November 25: 
Daily except Tuesday: 10AM - 5PM

November 26 - December 31:
Daily: 10AM - 5PM

January - March:
Daily except Tuesday: 10AM - 5PM

April - August:
Daily: 10AM - 5PM

Your ticket gives you access to Daytime tours. Please note the attraction is unavailable during special events like Summer Nights.

Closings & Holidays

Closed on September 16, September 19, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Getting there

Address

2027 Fairmount Ave,

Philadelphia, 19130

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Adventure Aquarium

Tips for visiting the Adventure Aquarium

  • Visit on weekday afternoons for a less crowded, more enjoyable experience. 
  • Check the aquarium’s daily schedule and plan around any daily shows, talks, or feedings you want to see.
  • Transportation tip: the aquarium is on the Camden Waterfront in New Jersey, so consider taking the ferry.

For more information visit the Adventure Aquarium website.

Getting in

Day of reservations are required. Please call 844-474-FISH (3474) on the day you would like to visit, to make a reservation. 

 

Hours of Operation

Through September 2nd:

Monday - Friday: 9:30AM - 5:00PM last admission is 2:30PM

Saturday & Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM last admission is 3:30PM

September 23rd Onward:

Monday - Friday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM last admission is 2:30PM

Saturday & Sunday: 9:30AM - 5:00PM last admission is 3:30PM

For the most up to date information on hours of operation please check the Aquarium Schedule.

Reservations required

Same-day reservations are required. Please call 844-474-FISH (3474) on the day you would like to visit, to make a reservation. Once reserved you will be provided with a confirmation number. Upon your entrance please present your confirmation number along with your pass at the admissions desk.

Phone

844-474-FISH (3474)

Getting there

Address

1 Riverside Drive Camden,

Philadelphia, 08103

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Philadelphia Zoo

Tips for visiting Philadelphia Zoo

  • Check the zoo’s daily schedule before you go or when you arrive to plan your time there around keeper talks, demonstrations, feedings, shows, and more.
  • Use the zoo’s online trip planner and download a zoo map to create an itinerary for your day at the Philadelphia Zoo.
  • Don’t feel like driving and parking? Consider taking public transportation to the zoo, SEPTA routes 15 and 32 have bus stops that drop you very close to the zoo.

For more information visit the Philadelphia Zoo website.

Philadelphia Zoo tickets help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions. 

Getting in: show your pass at the admission desk.

Hours of Operation

Get up-to-date opening hours on the Philadelphia Zoo website

Getting there

Address

34th Street at Girard Avenue Philadelphia,

Philadelphia, 19104

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Philadelphia Museum of Art

Tips for visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art

  • The artwork is periodically moved off view and galleries close for periods of time for various reasons, ask at the front desk about any specific artwork or galleries.
  • Connect to the museum’s free WiFi when you get there.
  • Backpacks and large bags must be checked when you arrive, visitors may not carry them around the exhibits.
  • No flash photography is allowed (photos with no flash are permitted).
  • If you wish to sketch, you must use a pencil only and sketchbooks may not exceed 18 x 24 inches in size.
  • Relax and unwind at our eateries, all operated by Constellation Culinary Group.
  • Parking garage located on premise, additional street and lot parking also available. 

For more information visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art website.

Getting In: show your pass at the museum's admission desk. 

On Friday evenings and the first Sunday of every month, the event "Pay What You Wish" is occurring. Please keep in mind that the museum is very busy during these times.

Hours of Operation

Thursday- Monday: 10AM – 5PM  
Friday: 10AM  - 8:45PM

 

Closings & Holidays

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

Closed July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For the most up-to-date information please visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art website. 

Getting there

Address

2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway,

Philadelphia, 19130

US

Museum of the American Revolution

Tips for visiting the Museum of the American Revolution

  • Bring a camera to capture memories (tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed)
  • Visitors can rent lockers if they want to store their belongings
  • There are many nearby hotels and restaurants for your convenience 

For more information, visit the Museum of the American Revolution website.

Museum of the American Revolution tickets help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting In: show your pass at the museum's admission desk. 

Hours of Operation

Daily:* 10AM - 5PM

For the most update information, please visit the museum website.

 

Closings & Holidays

New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, with abbreviated hours on Monday, Dec. 24 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Getting there

Address

101 South Third Street,

Philadelphia, 19106

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Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial

Tips for visiting the Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial

  • Consider adding a 4D Flight Simulator experience to your tour for an additional fee (please note: this experience is not included with your Battleship New Jersey tickets).
  • Wear comfortable, athletic shoes with non-skid soles and dress for a breeze! Tours of the ship involve climbing flights of stairs and it can get windy on the ship’s Main Deck.

For more information visit the Battleship New Jersey website.

Getting in: show your pass at the Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial admission counter and you will get access.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 10AM to 4PM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day

Getting there

Address

Camden Waterfront 62 Battleship Place Camden,

Philadelphia, 08103

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Betsy Ross House

For more information visit the Betsy Ross House website.

Getting in

Show your pass at the admissions desk.

Pass perk

Show your pass for 20% off in the Betsy Ross House gift store.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Sunday
10AM - 4PM

Last admission 3:30PM (Capacity is limited to 50 visitors.)
 

Closings & Holidays

Major holidays. Call ahead for scheduled closings.

Getting there

Address

239 Arch Street,

Philadelphia, 19106

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National Constitution Center

For more information visit the Constitution Center website.

 

Getting In: Simply show your pass at the admission desk for entry. 

Tips for visiting the National Constitution Center

  • A variety of food and beverage options are available onsite, including Delegates’ Cafe and Starbucks. Click here for the current hours of operation for each.
  • Parking is available in the National Constitution Center’s garage, which is located on Race Street in between 5th Street and 6th Street.
  • The National Constitution Center offers assistive listening systems, sign language interpretation, large print scripts and braille, wheelchair accessibility, and other adaptions and modifications.

Hours of Operation

Wednesday - Sunday: 10AM - 5PM

Please see the attraction website for the most up-to-date hours.

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

The National Constitution Center may have modified hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Getting there

Address

525 Arch Street,

Philadelphia, 19106

US

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia

Tips for visiting LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia

  • Bring a LEGO® Minifigure with you on your visit so that you can trade with staff members.
  • Kids must be wearing socks to enter the PIRATE ADVENTURE ISLAND play area.
  • Adults must be accompanied by a child to visit.
  • This attraction is geared towards LEGO® fans ages 3-10.

For more information, visit the Legoland website.

Getting in: there is no need to make a reservation. Arrive at the time you wish to attend and show your pass at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center admission counter and you’re in.

Please note: there may be a wait to enter this attraction.

Hours of Operation

Check LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadephia website for daily operating hours. 

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Getting there

Address

Plymouth Meeting Mall

500 W Germantown Pike

Philadelphia, 19462

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Academy of Natural Science

For more information visit the Academy of Natural Science website.

Getting in

Just show your pass at the admission desk and you're in.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday - Friday: 10AM - 4:30PM
Saturday - Sunday: 10AM - 5PM

Closings & Holidays

The Academy is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Please check the Academy of Natural Sciences website for the most up-to-date closure information.

Getting there

Address

1900 Ben Franklin Park at 19th Street,

Philadelphia, 19103

US

Movie & Television Walking Tour

For more information please see the Top Dog Tours website.

Getting in

Get your pass scanned by the guide when you arrive for your pre-booked tour. 

Please note: with your pass you can only do one of the following tours per day: Philadelphia Movie & Television Walking Tour, South Philly Italian Market Tour, Philadelphia Street Art Tour or Philadelphia Food & Cheesesteak Tour.

Movie & Television Walking Tour FAQs

Q - What should I wear for the tour?
A - 
The tour will run whatever the weather, so make sure to dress appropriately for the day, and don't forget your comfy shoes!

Q - Can I cancel my booking without my card being charged?
A - 
Sure! We know plans change, just make sure you cancel your booking two calendar days before the day of the tour. 

Hours of Operation

Daily: 3PM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Reservations required

Please book your spot on a tour on the Top Dog Tours website – choose the Book Tour option, pick a date, select the number of Go City tickets you want to book and complete the details to reserve your spot. 

Please note: you will need to enter card details to complete the booking but you will only be charged if you don't turn up or cancel in time. Cancellations can be made up to 2 days ahead of your scheduled tour.

Website

https://topdogtours.com/tours/philadelphia-tours/philadelphia-movie-television-tour/

Getting there

Address

Meeting point: Academy of Music

240 S Broad Street

Philadelphia, 19102

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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Tips for taking the Philadelphia Ghost Tour

  • Bring your camera: there have been many reports of unusual sightings and experiences on the Philadelphia Ghost Tour; you never know what you might catch on camera.
  • The stories you’ll hear are based on the book Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, PA, which is available for purchase on location or at local bookstores.
  • Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an extra layer (in case you get the chills).

For more information, visit the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia website.

Philadelphia Ghost Tour tickets help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Tour departs from Signers Garden at 5th and Chestnut. Show your pass upon arrival. 

Please note: group sizes are limited and face masks/social distancing will be required.

Hours of Operation

April - October
Nightly tours at 7:30PM
November - March
Friday and Saturday at 7:30PM
** Tour availability is limited. Call ahead for reservations.

Reservations required

Call 215-413-1997 or text 610-587-8308 to make your booking.

Phone

Call 215-413-1997 or text 610-587-8308

Getting there

Address

5th and Chestnut St,

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Longwood Gardens

Tips for visiting

  • Plan to spend around 3.5 - 4 hours exploring the Longwood Gardens.
  • Check their site before you go to see what’s in bloom and read up on the plant life you’ll see.
  • Check the calendar of events to see if your visit coincides with any special events.

For more information, visit the Longwood Gardens website.

Getting In: Present your pass at the admission desk.

Hours of Operation

November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024

Daily: 10:00AM to 11:00PM

January 8 - March 29, 2024

Wednesday - Monday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

March 30 - May 8, 2024

Wednesday - Monday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

Getting there

Address

1001 Longwood Rd

Kennett Square, 19348

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Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop 1-Day Pass

Visit Philly PHLASH's website for more information.

Getting in: your pass must be redeemed at the Information Desk of the Independence Visitor Center in order to use the bus service. 

Hours of Operation

May 17 – September 4
Daily:
10AM – 6PM, every 15 minutes.

September 8 – December 24
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10AM – 6PM, every 15 minutes

December 26 – December 30
Daily: 10AM – 6PM, every 15 minutes 

December 31 – April 2024
Closed for the season. 

Independence Visitor Center Hours:
September – May: 9AM – 5PM
June – August: 9AM – 7PM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day 

Getting there

Address

599 Market Street

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Christ Church Burial Ground

For more information, please visit the Christ Church Burial Ground website.

Getting In: Present your pass at the admission desk.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 
11:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather permitting. 

Closings & Holidays

December - February, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Getting there

Address

Christ Church Burial Ground 5th & Arch St,

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Food and Cheesesteak Tour

For more information, visit the Top Dog Tours website. 

Food and Cheesesteak Tour tickets help

Ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: simply show your pass to your tour guide at the meeting point (see Getting There) and you’re good to go!

Please note: Food is not included in the price of the tour. We recommend bringing $20 - $30 cash per person to sample whichever delicacies catch your eye.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 11AM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving & Christmas.

Reservations required

Make your booking by visiting the Top Dog Tours website. Select the date and time of your preferred tour and add the number of people.

Please note: a credit card is required to reserve your spot but you will not be charged unless you fail to show up for the tour.

If you have any questions or difficulties, please call (833) 486-7364.

Website

https://topdogtours.com/tours/philadelphia-tours/philadelphia-food-and-cheesesteak-tour/

Phone

(833) 486-7364.

Getting there

Address

Ultimo Coffee at 238 South, 20th Street

Philadelphia, 19103

US

Barnes Foundation

For more information, visit the Barnes Foundation website.

Barnes Foundation tickets help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting In:  show your pass at the admission desk. 

Hours of Operation

Friday-Sunday: 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Closings & Holidays

Monday - Thursday

Getting there

Address

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway,

Philadelphia, 19130

US

Independence Seaport Museum

For more information, visit the Independence Seaport Museum website.

Getting In: Present your pass inside the museum for admission.

Please note: Access to Submarine Becuna will be through guided tours only.  Guided tours are an optional add-on for all visitors and can be purchased at the front desk upon arrival.  Capacity is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

 

Hours of Operation

Daily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Last admission is at 4:30PM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving (November 24): CLOSED
Christmas Eve (December 24): 10 AM – 3 PM
Christmas (December 25): CLOSED
New Year’s Eve (December 31): 10 AM – 5 PM

Getting there

Address

211 South Columbus Blvd.

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Rodin Museum

For more information, visit the Rodin Museum website.

Getting In: Present your pass at the admissions desk.

Rodin Garden Bar

While away your Friday evenings in an urban oasis at the Rodin Museum. Enjoy seasonal cocktails and sharable small plates with ambient music. Then cool off inside with works of art by the master sculptor August Rodin.

Please note: While the suggested ticket price is $12.00, the museum operates a “pay what you wish” policy 365 days a year.

Hours of Operation

Friday - Monday
10AM - 5PM

Garden Bar Hours
Fridays from May 6 to September 30
4PM–8:30PM

Closings & Holidays

Tuesday – Thursday

4th of July, September 2nd, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Getting there

Address

2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy,

Philadelphia, 19130

US

Street Art Tour

For more information, visit the Top Dog Tours website.

Street Art Tour tickets help

Ask our help team if you have any questions. 

Getting in: simply show your pass to your tour guide at the meeting point (see Getting There) and you're good to go! 

Please note: customers are limited to one of the following tours per day: Philadelphia Movie & Television Walking Tour, South Philly Italian Market Tour, Philadelphia Street Art Tour & Philadelphia Food & Cheesesteak Tour.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 2PM 

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving and Christmas

Reservations required

To book your slot, visit the Top Dog Tours website. Select the date and time of your preferred tour and add the number of participants on the tour. 

Please note: a credit card will be required to reserve your spot but you will not be charged unless you fail to show up for your tour. 

If you have any questions or difficulties, call (833) 486-7364. 

Website

https://topdogtours.com/tours/philadelphia-tours/philadelphia-street-art-tour/

Getting there

Address

1501 John F Kennedy Blvd

Philadelphia, 19102

US

Penn Museum

For more information, visit the Penn Museum website.

Please note: The Museum is open to visitors, but if they are at capacity, you will be asked to wait until capacity allows your entry. Thank you for your understanding.

The Penn Museum is undergoing an extensive renovation of our Egyptian Galleries, and in order to prepare for them our Egyptian Gallery will be closing to the public on Monday, November 6. The large Egyptian Sphinx will remain on display in the Main Entrance, but there will be very limited material from Egypt available for guests to see during this time. The Egypt Galleries will re-open in two phases – the Lower Level Gallery will open in the Fall of 2026. Our Upper Level Galleries will reopen in 2028.

Getting In: Present your pass at the admissions desk.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Sunday
Tickets will be available for one of three time slots:
10AM – 12PM
12:30PM – 2:30PM
3PM – 5PM

 

Closings & Holidays

November 1, 2024
December 29, 2024

 

Getting there

Address

3260 South Street,

Philadephia, 19104

US

South Philly Italian Markets Tour

For more information please see the Top Dog Tours website.

Getting in

Get your pass scanned by the guide when you arrive for your pre-booked tour.  

Please note: with your pass you can only do one of the following tours per day: Philadelphia Movie & Television Walking Tour, South Philly Italian Market Tour, Philadelphia Street Art Tour or Philadelphia Food & Cheesesteak Tour.

South Philly Italian Markets Tour FAQs

Q - Is food included on the tour?
A - Nope. Please note food is not included in the price of the tour. We recommend bringing $20 - $30 cash per person to sample whichever delicacies catch your eye.

Q - What should I wear for the tour?
A -
The tour will run whatever the weather, so make sure to dress appropriately for the day, and don't forget your comfy shoes!

Q - Can I cancel my booking without my card being charged?
A -
Sure! We know plans change, just make sure you cancel your booking two calendar days before the day of the tour. 

Hours of Operation

Daily: 12PM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving and Christmas. 
The tour does not run during the Italian Market Festival. 

Reservations required

Please book your spot on a tour on the Top Dog Tours website – choose the Book Tour option, pick a date, select the number of Go City tickets you want to book and complete the details to reserve your spot. 

Please note: you will need to enter card details to complete the booking but you will only be charged if you don't turn up or cancel in time. 

Website

https://topdogtours.com/tours/philadelphia-tours/south-philly-italian-market-tour/

Getting there

Address

801 South 9th Street

Philadelphia, 19147

US

National Liberty Museum

For more information, visit the National Liberty Museum website.

Getting In

Present your pass at the admission desk.

Hours of Operation

Thursday - Monday: 10AM - 5PM

Closings & Holidays

Closed from April 11 to April 15. Reopening on April 16.

Getting there

Address

321 Chestnut Street,

Philadelphia, 19106

US

African American Museum

For more information, visit the AAMP Museum website.

Getting In: Present your pass at the admissions desk.

Hours of Operation

Thursday - Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
 

Closings & Holidays

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Open Dr. Martin Luther King Day with related programs

Getting there

Address

701 Arch Street (between 7th & 8th Streets),

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Revolution and Founding Fathers Tour

For more information, visit Grimm Philly's website.

Getting in: show your pass to the tour guide.

Reservation instructions: reservations are not mandatory, but advanced registration is preferable. Requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

Hours of Operation

April 1 - November 04: Daily at 11AM and 2PM

Reservations required

Getting there

Address

1 N. Independence Mall w.

Philadelphia, 19106

US

$20.00 Dining Credit at The Cauldron

$20.00 Dining Credit at The Cauldron tickets help
Ask our help team if you have any questions.

For more information please see The Cauldron Co. website.

Reservations: we recommend calling (732) 538-7630 in advance to reserve a table and avoid disappointment at busier times. 

Getting in: show your pass to your host when you arrive, and you're all set. 

Please note: the last seating for parties including anyone under the age of 21 is 7PM.

Hours of Operation

Wednesday and Thursday: 5PM - 10PM 
Friday and Saturday: 2PM - 11PM
Sunday: 1PM - 9PM

Please note: the last seating for parties including anyone under the age of 21 is 7PM.

Closings & Holidays

Mondays and Tuesdays 

Getting there

Address

1305 Locust Street

Philadelphia, 19107

US

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

For more information, visit the National Museum of American Jewish History website.

Getting In: Present pass at admission desk.

Hours of Operation

Friday - Sunday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Open 4th of July and Labor Day as well. 

Closings & Holidays

Mondays and Tuesdays, and most Federal and Jewish holidays. Please check their website or call for details.

Getting there

Address

101 South Independence Mall East,

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Brandywine Museum of Art

For more information, visit the Brandy Wine website.

Getting In: Present your pass inside the museum for admission.
 

Hours of Operation

Daily

9:30AM – 4:30PM

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Getting there

Address

1330 Baltmore Pike Chadds Ford,

Philadelphia, 19317

US

Philly Magic Tour

For more information please see the Philly Magic Tour website.

Getting started
Meet your guide behind the Bourse (near 4th and Ranstead Streets) at least a 15-minutes before the start of your pre-booked tour to have your pass scanned and be checked in to the group.

Please note
This tour is outdoors and weather dependent. If the weather looks sketchy, please call 267-566-8897 to determine if the tour will be on. All decisions will be made at least 1 hour before showtime.

Hours of Operation

August 17, 24, 25 at 12:30 PM

September 18 and 25 at 11AM 

October 5, 6, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27 at 1PM

November 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17 at 1PM

For the most up-to-date tour dates please visit the Philly Magic Tours Website. 

Reservations required

Please call or text 267-566-8897, or email [email protected] to book your spot on a tour. 

If you are unable to make your tour please reach out to cancel your reservation at least 4 hours in advance. 

For the most up-to-date tour dates please visit the Philly Magic Tours Website. 

Phone

267-566-8897

Getting there

Address

South 4th and Ranstead St

Philadelphia, 19106

United States of America

Solve A Mystery: The Kidnapping by Independence Hall

For more information, visit the Solve A Mystery website.

Getting in 

There's no need to make a booking. Simply show your pass at the Independence Visitor Center on Market Street to pick up your mystery pack.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 9AM – 5PM

Closings & Holidays

Christmas Day

Getting there

Address

Philadelphia Visitor Center, 1 N. Independence Mall W

599 Market St, PA 19106

United States

Red Rum Theatre: A Murder Mystery Show

For more information please see the Red Rum Theater website.

Getting in

Just show your pass when you arrive at your reserved show.

Pass perk

With your pass you'll also get $5 off the clue 5-pack. 

Hours of Operation

And Then They Were Dead: September 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 7PM

A Very Brady Murder: October 5 – November 16: Saturdays at 5PM and 8PM, Sundays at 3PM

A Dickens of a Murder: November 23 – December 29: Saturdays at 5PM and 8PM, Sundays at 3PM

Slay and the City: January 11 – February 25: Saturdays at 5PM and 8PM, Sundays at 3PM

Reservations required

Please email [email protected] to book your show. Make sure to mention you're a Go City customer and what date and time you'd like to see the show.  Reservations can be made up until three hours before show time.

Getting there

Address

601 Walnut Street (the best entrance is the one on 7th Street)

Philadelphia, 19106

US

Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

Tips for going on the Dark Philly Adult Night Tour

  • This tour is for adults only. Do not bring any children.
  • Drinks and food are not included.
  • Be prepared for strong language.

For more information, visit the Grim Philly website.

Dark Philly Adult Night Tour tickets help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions. 

Getting in: present pass to the tour guide.

Reservation instructions: reservations are not mandatory, but advanced registration is preferable. Requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

In October, reservations are mandatory and are first-come-first-serve. You cannot use your pass at this attraction on the following days: October 7, 13, 14, 19 - 29, 2023. 

Hours of Operation

Mid-March - November:
Nightly at 8PM

December - Mid-March:
Friday & Saturday at 8PM

For the most up to date hours please visit Grimphilly.com

Closings & Holidays

You cannot use your pass at this attraction during the following time: Friday, October 4, 2024 through Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Reservations required

Getting there

Address

599 Market Street

(outside the Market Street doors of the IVC)

Philadelphia, 19106

US

True Crime Philadelphia and History Tour

Visit the official website for more information.

Getting in: meet outside the 599 Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center and show your pass to your guide once you've booked your spot on the tour.

Hours of Operation

This attraction is temporarily unavailable.

April 1 to Thanksgiving: open daily at 2PM.

Throughout winter: runs on Saturdays.

Closings & Holidays

This attraction is temporarily unavailable.

You cannot use your pass at this attraction during the following times: Friday, October 4, 2024 through Saturday, November 2, 2024, Christmas, Christmas Eve, New Years, New Years Eve, Thanksgiving.

Reservations required

Please email [email protected] to book your spot on the tour. 

Getting there

Address

599 Market St ,

Philadelphia, 19106

USA

RiverLink Ferry

For more information, visit the Delaware River Waterfront website.

Getting In: Present your pass at either the Camden waterfront RiverLink booth or the Philadelphia waterfront RiverLink booth. Your pass is valid for one round trip ticket.

Please Note: Your pass is not valid during concert service.

Hours of Operation

2023 Season:

May 6, 2023 - May 21, 2023: Saturday and Sunday 
May 26, 2023 - September 04, 2023: Daily 
September 09, 2023 - September 24, 2024: Saturday and Sunday
The 2023 season ends on September 24. 

See website for ferry schedule.

For more information, visit the Delaware River Waterfront website.

Closings & Holidays

October-May 4

Getting there

Address

Columbus Blvd. and Walnut Street,

Philadelphia, 19106

US

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