Explore Philadelphia via Vintage Car or Electric cart

At a glance

Explore Philadelphia via Vintage Car or Electric cart is a 2h guided experience in Philadelphia, USA, operated by Philly City Tour. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 117 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $69 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Guided Tour, Vintage Car.

Quick facts

Duration

2h

Group

Small group, up to 22 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Took 30 years and cost $25 million—a huge sum back then. The walls are 22 feet
   thick, made of solid stone!
   1901: City Hall was completed. At 548 feet, it was the tallest building in the world and is still the tallest masonry building today.
   Top of the Tower: The 37-foot statue of William Penn on top is the largest statue atop any building in the world.

2. Stop 2 · 15m

   PMA is an art museum originally chartered in 1876 for the Centennial
   Exposition in Philadelphia. The museum administers
   collections containing over 240,000 objects including major
   holdings of European, American and Asian origin. The various
   classes of artwork include sculpture, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, armor, and decorative arts

3. Stop 3 · 10m

   Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is a vibrant, one-of-a-kind art space created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. He began working on it in the 1990s, turning a vacant lot on South Street into a massive mosaic maze made from tiles, glass, mirrors, and found objects. Zagar spent years covering the walls and floors with colorful, intricate designs, inspired by folk art and cultures from around the world.

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1987, lists the names of 646 Philadelphians who died in the Vietnam War and includes engraved scenes from the conflict. overall around 58000 soldiers lost their life in the war which majority of them were young boys and girls with age of 20 and below.

5. Stop 5 · 10m

   The Korean War Memorial was added in
   2002. It features black granite pillars that share the history of the war and honor 610 fallen service members from Philly and nearby counties that served during the war. Around 36700 soldiers of USA lost their lives overall in the conflict between South Korean and North Korean.

6. Stop 6 · 5m

   The Betsy Ross House, a row home built in 1740, has been restored to about the year 1777, and it commemorates Betsy Ross’ legend and history. In 1777, Ross was commissioned by George Washington to create the first American Flag.

7. Stop 7 · 5m

   Built in 1702, is the oldest continuously lived-on residential street in America. Located in Old City Philadelphia, it features 32 charming brick houses from the 1700s and early 1800s. Originally home to blacksmiths, merchants, and immigrants, the. alley has welcomed over 3,000 residents in its history. Today, it looks much like it did centuries ago, with cobblestone streets and colonial-style homes. You can visit the Elfreth’s Alley Museum to see inside two preserved homes and learn about daily life in early Philadelphia

8. Stop 8

   The United States Mint in Philadelphia is one of the oldest and most iconic institutions in the country. it was established in 1792 and is the largest of the four active mints in the United States. It's responsible for producing billions of coins, including circulating coins, commemorative coins, and medals.

9. Stop 9 · 5m

   As the official bell of the Pennsylvania State House, which is today called Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell rang many times for public announcements. It may have rung on July 8, 1776 to announce the first public reading of The Declaration of Independence. The Liberty Bell, which weighs about 2,000 pounds, was silenced by a crack in 1846.

10. Stop 10 · 5m

    Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House. Within this hallowed hall, the Second Continental Congress met in May 1775, and The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776. Independence Hall is also where the Constitutional Convention met to draft, debate and then sign The United States Constitution on September 17, 1787.

11. Stop 11

    The National Constitution Center, located on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall, is the first museum in the world devoted to dramatically telling the story of The United States Constitution from Revolutionary times to the present through more than 100 interactive and multimedia exhibits, film, photographs, text, sculpture and artifacts.

12. Stop 12

    Chinatown's roots trace back to the 1870s and 1880s when Chinese immigrants arrived in Philadelphia. Today many different cultures from nations across Asia including Korea, Thailand and Vietnam have a presence in Chinatown. it is a vibrant neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, featuring authentic Asian cuisine, shops, and cultural events.

13. Stop 13

    One of America's largest and oldest public markets, housed since 1893 in a National Historic Landmark building, Home to 70+ family-owned, small businesses the Market offers an incredible selection of locally grown & exotic produce, locally sourced meats and poultry, plus the finest seafood, cheeses, baked goods, and confections.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions