Everything people ask before they go: whether it costs anything, how long to spend, the trolley, what really happened in the winter of 1777-78, how to get there from Philadelphia and whether it is worth it.
Valley Forge Tickets 2026: Free Entry & ToursEntry is free. What costs money: the trolley, the guided tours from Philadelphia and the audio tour.Read the guide →
How Long at Valley Forge 2026: 1 Hour to a DayPlans for one hour, a half day and a full day, and the 10-mile loop stop by stop.Read the guide →
Valley Forge Trolley Tour 2026: Times & Prices90 minutes, $24, the full 2026 schedule, phone booking and the alternatives from Philadelphia.Read the guide →
What Happened at Valley Forge 2026: The StoryThe winter of 1777-78 month by month: the huts, disease, von Steuben and the myths.Read the guide →
Philadelphia to Valley Forge 2026: Car, Bus, ToursAbout 20 miles: by car, SEPTA bus, bike or a guided tour with the van included.Read the guide →
Is Valley Forge Worth It 2026: Who Will Love ItWho will love it, what to expect, a half-day plan and what guests say.Read the guide →Tours
The three options most people choose between. Every tour has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.
Private
★ 5.04 hoursFree cancellationYour own guide collects you anywhere in Philadelphia and drives you round the park at your pace. Washington's Headquarters and the Memorial Chapel, with time to walk.
Top pick
★ 5.04 hours 30 minutesFree cancellationA guide drives you out from Philadelphia to Washington's Headquarters, the rebuilt soldier huts and the monuments. The whole story of the winter of 1777-78 in one relaxed half day.
Museum
★ 4.8Own pace, 2 daysFree cancellationSee the tent Washington slept and worked in during the war, then the whole Revolution told in objects, galleries and films. The ticket covers two days in a row.