Top 9 Philadelphia Audio Tours

1.Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · from $25Our pick

Walk through the American Revolution at Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution. See George Washington’s original headquarters tent, read authentic Declaration printings, face a British infantry charge, and board a privateer replica. Choose an English, Spanish, or French audio guide, and return the next day at no extra cost.

“Loved the audio guide combining the various exhibits with interesting commentary. Filled with great interactive attractions, you could spend a whole day here and still want to come back for more. This museum is an awe-inspiring look into how tough and determined our Founding Fathers and the revolutionary Americans were to break from the British empire.”

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2.Philadelphia Historic Sites Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use Action Day Trips’ GPS-guided app to walk from Philadelphia City Hall toward the Museum of the American Revolution, with more than 30 audio stories along the way. You’ll set your own pace, pause for photos, and hear about the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross, Franklin, Jefferson, slavery, independence, and the Constitution. Entry fees are separate.

“Great stories but would have liked a few more. Easy walk😀 it hit the high spots and a few gems not on the other tours.”

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3.Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Follow a self-guided WalknTours audio route through Philadelphia’s Revolutionary landmarks, from Elfreth’s Alley and Benjamin Franklin’s grave to Independence Hall, Hamilton sites, and City Tavern. You control the pace, can pause or wander, and hear stories about Washington, Franklin, Betsy Ross, Haym Salomon, and Alexander Hamilton.

“I liked the fact that I could go at my own pace. Unless you have airbuds, you can’t listen to the commentary on each landmark. It would be good if you could buy them at various places like Ross’s house. Buy them when you buy your ticket.”

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4.Art and Controversy: An audio tour of Philadelphia’s most infamous art scandals

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to follow an English audio tour from Logan Square through Philadelphia’s museum district. Hear the disputed stories behind the Barnes Foundation, Rodin Museum, public sculpture, park, fountain, and Rocky Statue. The tour lasts about 30 to 45 minutes and includes offline maps and GPS guidance, but museum admission, transport, headphones, and food are not included.

“The gps function to give directions from where you are was nice. Good information about the area but your seemed more limited compared to other self guided tours that I have done. Overall, for the price it’s worth it”

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5.Philadelphia Haunted Ghost Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Top rated

Follow a location-aware smartphone tour through Philadelphia’s historic center, from Washington Square and Independence Hall to Elfreth’s Alley, the flag-maker’s house, and Benjamin Franklin’s grave. You’ll hear ghost stories tied to historic sites, walk at your own pace, and use the app in English without a human guide.

“Enjoyed the stories very much at each stop. An overall fun experience that allowed us to stop & start the tour at our pace. Will definitely recommend to friends & family.”

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6.Discover Fantastic Philadelphia: Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $14

Start at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and follow a self-guided English audio tour through Philadelphia’s grand museums, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Declaration House, Betsy Ross House, and Elfreth’s Alley. You use your own smartphone, move at your own pace, and pay admission fees separately.

“Love the fact that we were on our own without having to listen to moaning and complaints from other travellers.”

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7.Philadelphia’s Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 40 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $6

Follow a 40-minute to 1-hour English audio walk from Christ Church along Philadelphia’s old waterfront. VoiceMap supplies offline audio, maps, and GPS directions, so you can pause for lunch or a market and resume when ready. The private tour costs $6.99 per person and ends back at the starting point.

“Informative and listening was great with earbuds. Some of the directions were confusing but we finally got back on track.”

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8.The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $11

Follow a two-hour to two-and-a-half-hour VoiceMap audio walk through Philadelphia’s Old City. Starting at Elfreth’s Alley and ending at Independence Hall, you’ll hear stories about Franklin, Hamilton, Washington, Betsy Ross, Carpenters’ Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the buildings that shaped American independence. Download the route for offline use.

“App didn’t accept receipt code, tried to make us pay twice. We never received tour. Have 2 dispute charge now. Scam.”

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9.Philadelphia Architecture: Discover Every American Style on a GPS Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $11

Follow an architect-narrated VoiceMap tour from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to Love Park. In about 90 minutes to two hours, you’ll pass the Masonic Temple, City Hall, Union League, Academy of Music, One Liberty Observation Deck, and Penn Center while learning how Philadelphia’s buildings reflect different American styles. Bring your own phone and headphones.

“Information about the different architectural styles in Philadelphia. Many explanations about City Hall, PAFA and Masonic temple.”

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