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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 14
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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.
| Time | Stop | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 a.m. | Pickup at your hotel | Center City |
| 10:00 a.m. | Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell | Old City |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch at Reading Terminal Market | Center City |
| 1:30 p.m. | Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rocky Steps | Fairmount |
| 3:00 p.m. | Eastern State Penitentiary | Fairmount |
| 3:30 p.m. | Back to the hotel, or on to dinner | Your choice |
An example, not a package. The hours you book set the length of the day.
How far apart are the sights, and what do you need at the door?
Road miles from City Hall, with each site’s own hours and ticket rules.
| Stop | From City Hall | Before you go |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Hall | 0.9 mi | Timed tickets for tours from 10:40 a.m., March through December; $1 per ticket on Recreation.gov, up to 30 days ahead |
| Liberty Bell Center | 0.8 mi | 526 Market Street; free, no tickets, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Reading Terminal Market | 0.2 mi | Open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; busiest at lunch |
| Elfreth’s Alley | 1.5 mi | One of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the country, dating to 1703 |
| Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens | 1.3 mi | 1020 South Street; open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Tuesdays |
| Eastern State Penitentiary | 1.5 mi | America’s first penitentiary, opened in 1829; open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | 1.7 mi | 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, at the top of the Rocky Steps |
Road miles from City Hall with OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026. Hours are from each site and the National Park Service, checked October 2026; check again before you go, as they change for holidays and events.
Where the car meets you at Independence Mall
The Independence Visitor Center is located in Independence National Historical Park at 6th and Market Streets.
At 599 Market Street, open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. according to Visit Philadelphia, it is the simplest meeting point for the car between Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Old City. Tell the chauffeur when you go in; the car waits nearby rather than circling the mall.
Source: National Park Service, Independence Visitor Center, checked October 2026
What visitors say.
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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.
Do I need a ticket for the Liberty Bell?
No. The Liberty Bell Center at 526 Market Street is free and first come, first served, open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.
Is anything closed on certain days?
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens closes on Tuesdays. Check each site before you go, as hours change for holidays.
Can a family or group tour together?
Yes. SUVs seat six and the passenger van seats 14.
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.
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