Top pickValley Forge Half-Day Tour from Philadelphia
The van from Philadelphia, a guide who brings the encampment to life, and Washington's Headquarters on one relaxed half day.
How it runs: Guided, van from Philadelphia
Eleven tours and tickets, sorted by what you want from the day: Valley Forge with a guide, the Museum of the American Revolution, or the Revolutionary sites of Philadelphia on foot. Each one has its own page with what it includes and what guests say.
A guide and the drive out and back: in a small shared van, or in your own car with your own guide.
Top pickThe van from Philadelphia, a guide who brings the encampment to life, and Washington's Headquarters on one relaxed half day.
How it runs: Guided, van from Philadelphia
PrivatePickup at your door in Philadelphia, a private guide and a route built around you, from the huts to the chapel.
How it runs: Private car and guide
Washington's war tent and the whole Revolution, on your own or with an expert before opening.
MuseumTwo days in the museum, the "Revolution" film and Washington's war tent, a few blocks from Independence Hall.
How it runs: Self-guided museum
Early accessAn expert guide and empty galleries before opening, with museum admission included and time to stay on after.
How it runs: Guided, before opening
Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old City with a guide, from a quick 90 minutes to a long morning.
Most bookedIndependence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Elfreth's Alley and a demonstration at the museum, with a discount to go back in.
How it runs: On foot, museum demonstration
Most reviewedTwo hours with a historian round the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the founders' homes, plus a free podcast.
How it runs: On foot with a historian
Fun guideThe Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in 90 minutes, with plenty of laughs.
How it runs: On foot, outside the sites
Entry includedThe Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Elfreth's Alley, then inside Christ Church and on to Franklin's grave.
How it runs: On foot, church entry
Best value21 sites in 90 minutes with a history teacher's company, outside only, for the lowest price on this site.
How it runs: On foot, outside only
The city's sights by private car, at your own pace.
PrivateOld City, South Philly, the Parkway and Fairmount Park by private car, with your own guide and parking paid.
How it runs: Private car and guide
The road to independence, from Society Hill to the old State House.
Cross-sellSociety Hill's lanes to the old State House, from Join, or Die! to the Declaration, with a resident guide.
How it runs: On foot, small group