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Philadelphia City Tour by Private Car

See Philadelphia at your own pace: a car and chauffeur by the hour, waiting outside each stop while you go in.

  • Booked by the hour
  • Your stops, your order
  • Groups up to 15
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Philadelphia street leading to City Hall
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The car waits outside

How does a private car city tour of Philadelphia work?

A private car city tour of Philadelphia is a car and professional chauffeur booked by the hour, who drives you between the sights you choose and waits outside each one, so you spend the day seeing the city rather than parking in it.

The chauffeur drives; the stops are yours. Most people start in Old City, eat at Reading Terminal Market and finish on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, but the order is up to you, and the plan can change on the day.

Our chauffeurs are drivers, not licensed tour guides. For a guided visit inside Independence Hall, book the free National Park Service tour; see the note below.

  • Old City and Independence Mall
  • Reading Terminal Market
  • Museum of Art and the Rocky Steps
  • Eastern State Penitentiary
  • Boathouse Row
  • Plans can change on the day

Book Independence Hall before you book the car

Independence Hall needs a free timed-entry ticket from March through December, reserved on Recreation.gov with a $1 reservation fee. Arrive 30 minutes early at the 5th Street security entrance.

Tell us your ticket time and we build the rest of the day around it.

Source: National Park Service, Independence Hall tickets, checked October 2026

What does a day tour by car look like?

A sample six-hour day. Yours follows your interests and ticket times.

TimeStopArea
9:30 a.m.Pickup at your hotelCenter City
10:00 a.m.Independence Hall and the Liberty BellOld City
12:00 p.m.Lunch at Reading Terminal MarketCenter City
1:30 p.m.Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rocky StepsFairmount
3:00 p.m.Eastern State PenitentiaryFairmount
3:30 p.m.Back to the hotel, or on to dinnerYour choice

An example, not a package. The hours you book set the length of the day.

What visitors say.

Quoted word for word from our Google Business Profile.

Ajhan V.Google review

On our recent family trip in Philadelphia. We have booked a reservation with Black Car Philly which gave us the most amazing black car transportation experience. Definitely recommend it!

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Tomoko Y.Google review

The driver was fantastic. I missed to give him the tip. Please send my big thank you to him. I really appreciated all the kind support when travelling from abroad. Many thanks.

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Chris W.Google review

Atip was kind and courteous. We were able to schedule a Black Car SUV on very short notice. They showed up early and were waiting for us when we got out of our play. Excellent service!

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Philadelphia city tour questions.

Is the chauffeur a tour guide?

No. Our chauffeurs are professional drivers. They know the city, but for guided history book a licensed guide or the National Park Service tours.

Do I need tickets for Independence Hall?

From March through December, yes: free timed-entry tickets on Recreation.gov, with a $1 reservation fee.

How many hours should I book?

Four to six hours covers the main sights comfortably. A minimum number of hours applies; our team confirms it in your quote.

Can a family or group tour together?

Yes. SUVs seat six and the passenger van seats 15.

Is gratuity included?

No. Gratuity is not included; 15 to 20 percent is typical.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or call our team on 215 939 3111. No payment is needed for a quote.

Your Philadelphia, in your order.

Send the date, start time and the sights you want. Our team replies with the rate and minimum.