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Founding Footsteps Tours

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302 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States

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carla bonadeo

Shamus was AMAZING! He was so knowledgeable, he went at a great pace and had facts I don’t believe we would have learned everywhere. He made the tour so much fun, I didn’t want it to end. This is a must to see all the sites! Note we don’t go in the sites but you end at the independence hall so you can easily buy tickets to go in the hall. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know the history of our great nation in Philadelphia!

Nick Langan

Fantastic tour! Live in South Jersey (the one structural flaw of the Ben Franklin Bridge...hahahaha) but had the opportunity to take friends celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on the Old City tour and I was not disappointed. Our guide, Seamus, was top notch. He knew his stuff, injected timely humor, and gave us time to explore. All the sites you want to see in Old City and we enjoyed beautiful weather and a manageable group size on Memorial Day weekend. Awesome experience!

Jeremy Johnson

I booked Founding Footsteps BYOB tour for a group of customers. It was extremely fun for everyone! The owner, Tim, was very helpful, accommodating, and professional. It turned out he was the guide and very funny as well! Rebecca from his staff was very helpful and answered all my questions. I highly recommend this tour!

Marijke te Selle

Seriously one of the best tours I have ever had. Did I learn a lot? No. Did I have a blast? Hell yeah. The tour guide really felt the atmosphere and crowd he had on the bus and make sure everybody felt safe, had a laugh and didn't want to mis a thing. Thank you, this was the high light in Philly!

Kay T

We did the holiday light tour. Maybe it's because it was the very last tour of the season, but we were a little disappointed. We weren't able to get out at many stops, and it seemed like there were places they skipped altogether. The energy in the Trolley was fun, the singers were wonderful. We just wished they'd let us out and spent more time in some places.

Mary Beth Bartley

We took the holiday lights tour. It is a great way to start your holiday and get in the Christmas spirit. Chris and Ashton were the best! I live in Philly and this was a great way to see it all decked out in its holiday best! The sing along on the bus was so much fun. There were 32 of us on the bus! Oh What Fun! 🎄🎅🏼 …

Natalie Reeves

To date, I have purchased 11 tickets to the byob Philly your. That’s how good it is. I’ve been once with my significant other, once with my 3 kids, and once with my kids and my father. Additionally, I’ve also done one of the night tours in October. I think it was something like scary stories? In short, I’ve spent a ton of money on these tours because they are well worth the price. It’s informative and funny. There’s a nice balance to it and the atmosphere is fun. I also appreciate that the tour guide is the owner. It’s great to support a small business and he feels invested in a way that you do not get with the big corporate companies. While the tour is byob it’s still family friendly. You get to see all the Philly sights. There are spots you can get off and walk around, take pictures. My personal favorite is the Rocky portion of the tour. Things to know, the benches you sit on are hard wooden benches and there’s not a ton of room. It can at times be a little uncomfortable if you’re a bigger person. There’s a few stops where you can buy things but they only take cash or only take cards, so come prepared. There’s a lot of parking around the Betsy Ross house but the metered parking often has a 2 hour limit. So be careful. I have used it and never gotten a ticket but it would def suck to have that happen. There’s a small convenience store not too far from the Betsy Ross house you can make some last minute purchases from if needed. Lastly, I appreciate that he is a former teacher who has several programs for youth in the city. I’m a social worker at a high school in Newark NJ. I can tell you first hand those types of programs mean the world to kids! It is a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it.

MaryBeth Stanczewski

Such a fun experience! We were a group of 8 and we’re so pleased with e writhing. The check in process, the trolley, the locations, and especially the music were fantastic! The event got all of us in the Christmas spirit! Highly recommend!!!

Amy Rusley

This tour was wonderful, fun, and very informative. Seamus was so knowledgable and truly loves sharing that knowledge. When there was confusion on the start time he very kindly called to check on us so that we didn’t miss the tour. Highly recommend!!!!!

Eva Suriani

Great holiday light tour. The trolley took us around a couple of Philly neighborhoods to see the holiday decorations. On board we had a guide, a guitar player and a singer, providing xmas songs for us to sing along to. Lots of fun!

Alison Hesser

We had an awesome time on the Christmas Light Tour! Founding Footsteps was great at providing all of the information we would need leading up to our tour about parking and best practices while joining. It was a great night and we are looking forward to making this a tradition every year.

Nancy Florey

Warren was the best! Very very fun and personable. We had a large group from different parts of the country. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who likes to have fun!

Kate England

We loved the depth of history combined with humor throughout the tour. I enjoy a good walking tour whenever I get to a new city so I can get a quick overview. This one was definitely one of the more enjoyable tours!!! Our guide Tim is a former teacher and knew how to differentiate the information so everyone on the tour - young and old alike - enjoyed it. Highly recommend!

Kaitlin Erlston

My husband and I booked this tour for my mother in laws Christmas gift and it did not disappoint! We went today 1/21/23 and had a BLAST. Our tour guide Warren was simply AMAZING. He was super personable, sweet and HILARIOUS! The trolley driver Nate couldn’t have been better! 10/10 would recommend. Ask for Warren, we definitely will do this again! 💜

Theresa Zonia

We did the Halloween “Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia” tour. Tim, driver Nate, musician and “bouncer” were all so lovely. I was laughing and entertained and had so much fun. Highly recommend for an easy night out. Trolly was clean, safe and convenient.

Anna Richardson-Hinkley

Sheamus was very knowledgeable and provided lots of insights as to why the locations we visited were important to the founding of not only Pennsylvania but America too. And how taxes like the fire and insurance tax paved the way for the insurance we have today. Or how Franklin’s belief that everyone should be able to read laid the foundation for the public library system we have today. He was even able to recommend local spots to get a good Philly Cheesesteak. The information was delivered in a way that it was understandable and not overwhelming. Highly recommend this tour if you want to learn about the history of Pennsylvania.

Dani May A

We loved this tour! Seamus is an awesome comversationalist— it never felt scripted. He was open to questions and his jokes were great. I would absolutely recommend this tour and our guide to anyone. He is definitely a history buff and loves his city!

Sheilagh McCauley

Had a group of 10! It was so so much fun. Our emcee was funny and kept the crowd engaged. Musician played great tunes. Driver got us around safely. Recommend!

Leah Cohen

This is an absolute must do experience in Philly! The tour is informative, funny, and the perfect way to see the main highlights of the city in around 2 hours. You also get opportunities to hop off and get some iconic Philly pictures. Definitely book this thing before it sells out!!

Kathryn Young

This was SUCH a fun time! Tom and Sara are absolutely wonderful performers - they're music was exceptional and they made the experience so fun with their song selection, holiday jokes, and engagement. Thank you to the organizers who accommodated our tour time to make sure we saw the performers we came to for - they went above and beyond to switch our tour time with other guests. Warren was so fun and kind - kept us engaged and made sure we knew exactly where to be and when. Thanks to Nate the great for driving us safely around the city. We will plan to make this a new holiday tradition every year! Highly recommend this experience.

Gregory Talamo

My family and I were in Philly for one night and my wife had heard about Founding Fathers Jolly Trolly Holiday Light Tour. We took our three girls (ages 1 to 7 years old) who loved the festive music and with each stop the lighting displays were better and better. We came back home three days ago and they have not stopped asking when we can go back on the trolly, which they loved. We happened to be on a tour that included the owner of the company, Tim and his wife and son, who couldn’t be nicer and more passionate people about the city of Philadelphia. The tour itself was enjoyable (I partook in the BYOB portion) and well organized. We will definitely participate in another trolly experience the next time we come back to Philly! Totally worth it. My only gripe is that as a true New Yorker, my daughter embracing the Philly Fanatic was painful.

Karen Camagna

32 crazy women on a private trolley tour with founding footsteps!!! It was fabulous. Everyone had a great time. The singing, guitar playing, our tour guide (Bennett) the driver were all wonderful.( do not remember everyone’s name) We would recommend this for a fun night in philly to see all the beautiful christmas displays besides singing to your favorite christmas carols. So get your group together and do it!!

Becca Lamont

The holiday lights tour with Nate, Kozer, Ryan & Justin rocked! Engaging, fun, family-friendly (at 430pm). Great live music that you can sing along to. Would highly recommend for locals and visitors alike. They even helped my mom numerous times with her walker.

Julie Marhon

This boozy tour was a blast! Warren is the BEST guide and is so much fun! We will definitely be taking this tour again the next time we visit Philly!

Kevin Wiggins

This was a nice way to kick off the holiday season. Definitely recommend for small groups and friends. The trolley picks you up at the Bourse at 5th and Market, and takes you to holiday light displays around the city. While on the bus they provide a live musician to play holiday classics and requests our musician was John Gilbride who was great. It’s BYOB which just makes it even more fun. So if you have a group of open minded friends who are in the Christmas spirit, bring your spirits and your beer, hop on board and sing and cheer, see some lights and some sights, enjoy a slice, you can’t help but to be jolly when you’re aboard the Christmas trolley!

April G

This tour was amazing! It was everything it claimed to be: “historically hilarious.” Tim has the right balance of respect and wit when doling out info on Philly’s role in the founding of America. Our family thoroughly enjoyed this tour. It’s a great way to get an overview of the major sites, and the stop at the Rocky statue is a highlight. This tour is a must! Even in a blistering heat wave, this was so worth it. You won’t be disappointed. Just book it.

Paula Preston

Ryan was a great guide who shared great history / architecture and current day information to our group . Would def recommend this guided tour of Philly , and ask for Ryan ;)

Lynne Stewart

A great walking tour! We took a last minute trip to Philadelphia over labor day weekend and found this tour on-line. The reviews are well earned; it's a really great tour. Jay was absolutely fabulous! Informative, funny and friendly. Who knew history could be this much fun?! I highly recommend this tour.

Madeline Rohr

Such a fun tour! We loved our tour guide Koser, and the songs played on the trolley that she sung along to were amazing! Would definitely do this next year.

Kate Anderson

Not sure I can say enough great things about Warren. He MADE the tour. He's amazing. So super funny, great music and perfect amount of learning about Philly. Great amount of time. The driver was so great, super nice and really helpful. I want to go on this bus tour again and again....so do the other 9 girls I took with me! So thrilled with Founding Footsteps.

Christopher Kielar

Great tour! A must-try experience. I am from Philly and had a great time. We chose the Historically hilarious tour. Our guide Warren was friendly, enthusiastic, and made the tour so fun. Saw all the major attractions that makes Philly great (with stops at the Love statue and Art Museum steps for pictures), awesome music, and it’s BYOB!

Cindee D

This was a great tour to learn about the Old City of Philly. Jay was a great tour guide! He kept things interesting and fun. Would definitely recommend this tour!

Kelly Moore

Seamus was a delightful and informative guide. Very knowledgeable. If you want an up-beat historical tour of Philadelphia, this is for you!

Michele Hughes

If u have the chance and can get tickets do these tours GO!!! This was my third one and was spectacular!!!!! The people that run these tours are the best!!! We had a fantastic holiday light tour!

Rachel Dansky

We had such an incredible time! Koser and Justin were phenomenal and played so many great Christmas songs. We had so much fun singing along, and they kept everyone laughing. Bennett was a great host and made sure everyone had fun and was accounted for at each stop. The lights at each stop were amazing and beautiful. Our driver, Gary, made sure we got everywhere safely with no issue. We wish it was longer, because we loved it so much. We’ll be back next year!

Steve Musolino

Shamus was a great tour guide because he was extremely informative. Would go back for different tours with Founding Footsteps.

Susan Migatz

Thank you for a wonderful opportunity to get in the holiday spirit with family and friends! We loved the lights, the music, our great driver, and of course, Kevin, who surprised me at the end with so many wonderful pictures to commemorate this great night!

Nichole Thompson

Wow! We had an amazing tour with Ceamus as our tour guide! This tour is filled with facts and nuggets you wouldn’t get on your own! We can’t wait to plan another Founding Footsteps Tours!

Ellen Goldberg

What a great time we had once again! It is my 4th year on a Founding footsteps Holiday Light Tour and it did not disappoint. We lucked out with great weather, cold but dry, the lights were beautiful, and the stops were great. Jeremy was not only a fabulous guitar player and singer, but he was also so knowledgeable about Philadelphia! It was lovely for Hannah to be singing along side him with her beautiful vocals and cute dance moves. Our group was very lively and so much fun! Our experience was fantastic! We had a great time and it was so much fun! We highly recommend this company!

Jill Ward

Oh my goodness, what a fabulous experience! This was so much fun, so well planned, and definitely worth it! Our host was so funny and kind and our musician was awesome! The trolley was so festive and put all of us in the holiday spirit! Our entire group had a blast and we cant wait to do it again next year!

Linda Pattison

Thanks , Tim. We enjoyed your approach to Philly history. The answer is Ben! We old ears had a little trouble with your younger delivery. The volume was fine - altho a mic might have helped with the speed . Thanks so much for the tour.

Lindsey Thompson

What a wonderful, amazing, jolly adventure! The staff both before and during the event were great, making sure everyone was having a great time. We went around the city and had at least 3 opportunities to get out and walk around the lights. It was a great start to the holiday season - highly recommend going!!

Molly Crouser

It was an amazing way to see the city - through history, current events, and the eyes of a local. I learned so much, while having so much fun! Our friend group definitely took advantage of the BYOB opportunity - which only enhanced the already magnificent tour experience! I would highly recommend for tourists or locals alike! Authentic, hilarious, and worth every penny!

Tina Zlaket

Warren was hysterical ~ we loved his eager and engaged banter! Got to know us all and really ran that extra mile for us!! Well done! We’d definitely refer and do it again!!

Grace Hildreth

Jay was an awesome tour guide - super knowledgeable, engaging and got us excited about Philadelphia’s history (and the proper way to order a Philly cheese steak). The tour hits all of the best spots in Philadelphia so it’s definitely worth the walk! Potter says thank you :)

Liz D

We had an awesome walking tour with Seamus! He was very knowledgeable and clearly loves his history. He had a lot of perfectly timed, clever jokes and good food recommendations! We learned a lot and would absolutely do this again. It was a great 90 minute tour of the highlights.

Emily Bremer

Had an absolute blast tonight with my parents! Saw more in 2 hours than we would have seen on our own over an entire weekend. Our guide was humorous and we really enjoyed it.

Christine Ngo Gomezt

Founding Footsteps Tours was by far the best tour I have ever experienced. It was incredible, TONS of information, and our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, I felt like he put the Founding Fathers in the room with us! There was so much I did not know, little bits of information that we found fascinating. I did not want the tour to end, and I cannot wait to go back!!! I give them 10 stars.

Nathan Wright

Our group had a great experience! Tim provided a very interesting tour full of lesser-known historical tidbits, but his comedy was the real star of the show. He has funny stories, off-the-cuff roasts of pedestrians, and generally knows how to create a good time. The BYOB doesn’t hurt, make sure you bring a lunch box with ice to keep your drinks cold! 10/10 tour, thanks Tim!

P Cummings

First time on the holly-jolly trolley. It was super-fun and entertaining from start to finish. Great concept that is well executed, from the private-party area at the brewery to the festive locations (with bathroom access) to the holiday entertainment on board. Make sure to bring your best singing voice and an adult beverage. A rollicking good time was had!

Lunie Jules

Warren was an absolute hoot! I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. I really enjoyed the tour! It was just what I needed! I love that there were only three stops and even when we got off I never felt rushed. I got to enjoy all the stops in my own time and I appreciate that! I will definitely be booking again! ❤️☺️

Penny Fallon

Excellent (and amusing) tour. Historical sights plus good (and knowledgeable) chat from Tim- highly recommend

Dominique Jamison

What a fun, entertaining, laid-back tour. Warren was our guide and Nate was our driver. Warren is a hoot! He kept is engaged and laughing the whole time. Nate was nice enough to wait for us while we grabbed last minute beverages. Would definitely recommend this tour with these guys! Thanks for a great afternoon!!

Marion Schloemer

Outstanding tour this afternoon from Seamus, who truly made history come alive. Highly recommend!

Scott DP

This is a fascinating tour and we had a wonderful time. Seamus was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny in an effortless manner. Our group was very collegial and the tour just had a really nice vibe. I would take this tour your first day in Philadelphia because it will make the rest of your visit more meaningful.

F Feld

The holiday light tour was very fun! From Koser & Justin leading us in song and driver Gary getting us to our destinations, we couldn’t have had a better time! There were 11 of us in our group and we all really enjoyed it. If you’re thinking about taking this tour, sign up! You won’t be disappointed.

Lyndsey Diede

Jay was phenomenal. So informative, and great with my toddler (as you can see) We enjoyed it very much. He’s a great asset to your team!

Patricia Pope

Seamus was a very good tour guide. He made every stop interesting and related well to all the people in our tour. He made the area and history come to life at each place. We enjoyed it very much! We recommend this tour highly!

Caroline Skywalker

Went on this tour for the first time, haven’t done anything like it before. It was an awesome ride with great personalities and entertainment from our hosts, Sarah and Tim. Highly recommend something like this as an activity for your visiting friends from out of town. Or if you’re local and just looking for a different angle when spending time in the city.

John Marmaro

This 2 he trolley ride was so much fun. Nate the driver does an excellent job navigating the trolley throughout the city streets. Warren is the narrator and he was amazing. He was so funny and had the entire trolley laughing in stitches. Its definitely recommend this trolley ride. Kudos to Warren and Nate

Tom Dixon

Our guide Jay was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting. He had a passion for history and that made it seem real because it was. I have never regretted booking one of these tours and would highly recommend it.

David Mullins

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and well spoken! The information on the tour was way more than I imagined!

Chance Ramey

Just what you want in a tour. Substantive content coupled with a bit of humour guided by a well-informed, thoughtful local. One of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend.

Stephanie Fader

This was the trolley tour we never knew we needed! I visited Philly this past weekend so she could run the marathon. She didn't want to do too much walking on Saturday so we booked this tour after reading the reviews. We had so much fun with Warren and the other groups on our tour. It's a great mix of music, laughter, sightseeing and the history of the city (in that order!). If you don't have much time, it's a great way to see the sights (stopped at the Love sign and the "Rocky" steps at the museum). There is also a bathroom stop. My friend and I didn't drink but we still had a blast. Groups who were drinking brought coolers on board. I would say that if you really want a tour heavy on history, this might not be the tour for you. We learned enough but please don't quiz me :)

Raveena Kingra

Warren was HILARIOUS on the BYOB trolley tour. Be open minded and roll with the punches, it would also be incredibly fun to bring a group but I went alone and still loved it!

Courtney Smith

Such a great time, even on a rainy day! Warren kept it fun and exciting, while Nate got us safely around the city to see so many great sights. We went as a group of girls and had a blast- would definitely recommend to anyone coming into town!

Nunya Business

The team at Founding Footsteps was incredible. We booked a private tour for 10 for a company trip. Rebecca was very easy to work with for scheduling and the details. Tim put on a fantastic tour and customized it on the fly for the time and location our group needed to be dropped off. Highly recommend.

Jennifer Starr

I lived in the Philadelphia area for about 10 years and have walked the tours many times with visitors but this guided tour was absolutely worth it. Tim was filled with an abundance of knowledge and made the tour enjoyable with his storytelling abilities. I would recommend this group and Tim to everyone!

chudi fyle

I did the founding footsteps tour with Jay and it was exceptional. He was incredibly knowledgeable, super personable and he made sure we had an absolutely great time. Absolutely worth every cent and will definitely be doing one of these again when I’m back in the city!!

Sharon Pratt

Wonderful tour. Our tour guide, Seamus, was knowledgeable and well spoken with just the right amount of humor. He kept our tour to the 1.5 hr without rushing or lulling through anything. Lots of good information and amount of walking was perfect!

Amber Manske

East to book, directions to meeting place was east to locate. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly helped my self and college age daughter comfortable with the area and understand old town better!

Nicole Offermann

Jay was an incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes to laugh. Even my 2 boys were entertained. Do yourself a favor and book this tour!

Lisa Laphan-Morad

We were on the holiday trolly tour. We had to reschedule from a rainy Sunday to last night and the organizers were so accommodating! Great tour, music and a lot of fun for our family and friends! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

J Higgins

This was one of the best things I hae even done in Philly and I have lived in the area for over 40 years. Tim was a fantastic tour guide and gave info and facts about landmarks, parks and squares that I have walked past dozens of times, in a hillarious and easy going manner. I would recommend this tour to locals, as well as people visiting Philly for the first time. It did not disappoint.

Amy Hammond

We had 6 families on the trolley last night and everyone had a blast! Bennett, Mark and Tommy made sure we were laughing and singing. It was the perfect way to welcome some of our kids home from college and to kick off the last weekend before Christmas.

Heather Richardson

This was our first time going on the Holiday Light Tour and it will definitely be a yearly event...to the point we are considering a private group trolley next year!!! Our driver, tour guide and musician (Pat, Matt and Mike) were all fantastic.

Seth Tenenbaum

This tour was a ton of fun! Warren is an absolutely hilarious tour guide. He ks very knowledgeable about Philadelphia and presents everything in a fun and entertaining way! I highly recommend this tour and make sure Warren is the guide for the tour you book!

Judith Delach

Fun live entertainment with carole sing-a-longs. Our host pointed out the landmarks on our route. Smedley Street was spectacular. The group on our bus was a lot of fun and kept things lively. Good meeting place. Pizza was good. Had a great time and hope to go again.

Kristin Bowman

We did this tour with a group of friends from out of town. Each one of them LOVED it and not only got a good view of all the history this town has to offer but we laughed a lot as well. Would highly recommend as this really was the highlight of the weekend.

jackie rivera

Our Tour guide was Warren. He kept us engaged during the tour. His knowledge of the city was amazing. He was funny and kept the group entertained. I would highly recommend him as your tour guide

Maura Olsewski

Our group did a historical BYOB tour and it was fantastic! We had a blast and actually managed to learn a little along the way 😂 we got some great photos and really enjoyed the time with Tim! Would absolutely recommend! …

Alyssa Pflug

Awesome experience & such a fun thing to do for the holidays. Organized, timely, and great personal touches. Live musicians were super talented and engaging. 10/10 recommend -- will def be back next year!

gary hirsch

Fantastic tour. Our tour guide, Seamus, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of colonial Philadelphia.

Angela Tatone

A perfect way to see the sights when you only have an afternoon in town. Our guide was welcoming, engaging and above all, hilarious. We had a group aged 14-72 and we all enjoyed our time! THANK YOU, WARREN!

stephb1170

We did the Bad Things Happen In Philly Tour. What a blast! Tim really knows how to entertain and was great with incorporating our group into his stories. We had a bunch a laughs and will be back for a different trolley tour next time!

Sarah Frieze

Seamus did an amazing job and kept us interested the whole tour. He was extremely knowledgeable & friendly. If you’re visiting Philly this is a must do tour!

Josh Carter

We booked the tour as a corporate team event and couldn't have been happier. We all had so much fun. The guide was absolutely hilarious and incredibly informed. I would highly recommend this tour.

Beth Burgess

We had booked the Philly Phables walking tour for this morning, but Hurricane Ian had other ideas lol. Our resourceful guide Tim somehow got a hold of a trolley, changed our time from 10am to noon, and off we went. It was such a relief to be out of the rain. Also, Tim’s immense knowledge, gift for public speaking, and wonderful sense of humor kept us all rapt in attention. We learned so much! So, although it wasn’t the tour we expected, thanks to Tim’s adaptability and skill, we thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it!!

Lori Campenni

Best time ever !! They held trolley for us because we were running late . 10/10

Courtney Sheppard Coffman

Had the best time on the Holiday Light tour trolley! Nate was an amazing driver and Adam and Park were fabulous musicians! Will definitely be an annual family holiday tradition!!!!

Jennifer Twigg

Our corporate group had an awesome time! Super entertaining and funny while also informative - everyone loved it and the out-of-towners were excited to get their chance on the Rocky steps. Thanks for everything!

Stephanie Grise

Don't wait, just book it! Promise you won't regret the decision. Not only was the tour super informative, but we were laughing the entire time! So so fun! Highly recommend for anyone! :)

Vivek HV

Jay was amazing! Had a great experience even on a slightly rainy day. Jay had great stories and thorough knowledge of the places and it was altogether a fun walk across Philly!

Juliann Walsh

The trolly was a great time and the performers were awesome! The trolly was a little tight which made having coolers and snacks a little difficult. The stops we made were a lot of fun and overall I would absolutely recommend this experience!

Alyssa Wilmarth

We had so much fun!!! This was a last minute booking for us, and the team at Founding Steps was so helpful and got me an opportunity with a trolly fast! The guide that we had was AMAZING!!! I felt like he was my close friend by the end of the night and honestly spent more time with him than I did with everyone else lol! We WILL DO THIS AGAIN !!

Marc-Olivier Castonguay

We have done the old city walking tour with Seames (sorry in advance for the spelling…! Even though you’ve spelled it out clearly at the end of the tour, I can’t remember 😅) and it was awesome! Efficient, clear, great connaisseur of the history of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia! I would definitely recommend to everyone, a well invested 90 minutes tour for your money! Cheers guys and thanks again!

Rachael Freedman

So much fun! We sang on and saw lots of Christmas lights!

Ted Ridings

Great Time, first year on the trolley. We will be back next year too. The whole crew from the check in girl to the musicians and the driver made it so much fun. Thank you

Marisa Mitnick

We had a great tour with Jay. History with a little humor. Enjoyed by everyone in our group ages 11-75. Highly recommend!

Lisa Visco

The holiday light tour was so much fun and very well planned! It was the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with our staff. Everyone enjoyed it and the musicians on board were so talented!!

Diana Sucher - Pierce

Such a great tour! The music, guide and tour were so much fun. It was a great way to see the city & some festive fun.

Kelly D

Loved loved loved this tour! Tim was a super nice, funny guide who really seemed to enjoy what he does! As a lifelong Philadelphian, I was able to learn some new things along the way. I highly recommend!

Brenna Roddy

My friends and I really enjoyed this experience. The guides were funny and had a lot of interesting facts about the city and many creepy ones. It was a very unique experience.

Tiffany McGregor

Bennett, Chris, and Ty made our trolley time incredible! We will ABSOLUTELY do this again. From start to finish, it was such a fun time- thank you!

Jai G

FF hosted a complimentary light tour for our Job Profit. FF let their tour group off at JFK where they saw us serving the homeless and offered an amazing tour for our team. Their staff were informative, polite, and provided live Christmas music for us the entire tour. We recommend FF again and again!

Caroline Lipinski

This was so fun! The team that works on the trolley makes sure everyone has a good time. Highly recommend for a fun holiday activity!

Rachel Skonecki

I've taken the History Tour before and was excited for the holiday lights version. It did not disappoint!! Very well run and a lot of fun.

Robert LaCerra

Super time, super host, driver, and guitar/singer!! Lots of fun and great light shows around Philly!! Would absolutely go again!!

Virginia Ellis

My friends & I had the best time! The tour was funny and insightful. Also the tour guide slays!! Highly recommend

Kelly Barten

We had Nathan for our guide. You meet on the benches in front of the center, and then walk with pauses to hear information. You can wear whatever shoes you want, you don't need sneakers as the walking is minimal. Bring a tip for your guide! They do a great job.

Lauren Stipp

This tour was such fun! Tim the owner was our tour guide and we really enjoyed the way he shared so much information about the history of Philly and the founding fathers, especially Ben Franklin. His antidotes were very funny. My daughters (11 & 15) really liked it as well. It was a great way to familiarize yourself with the Old City and see the sights.

Sahira Nunez

We had so much fun with Seamus today! Such a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide!

D V

This tour is so worth it! Tim is a great host and guide! I would totally recommend, and come back again. It is a great mix of Philly history, comedy, quick whit all combined with being the only byob tour in the city. There were a ton of laughs, and appreciate the new knowledge I've acquired from this well thought out tour! Will definitely be back!

Kiana DelBianco

My husband and I were in Philadelphia for our anniversary and had an amazing time on the hour and a half walking tour with Casey. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about all things Philly (the history, sports, food, etc.). We booked this tour last minute on a Sunday morning and we are very glad we did. We have visited Philly a few times already and left this tour with lots of new knowledge about the city. This is a great tour with lots of great stops in the Old City section of Philadelphia, we highly recommend it!

Kyndon Oakes

Had a great time! Shamus was very knowledgeable and personable. Definitely worth experiencing this tour!

Gail DeSanto

Founding Footsteps is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with great music and a rocking fun time! Strolling through the city with Kevin as our guide, and an amazing musical duo, our party group had a blast as we sang and laughed and took in the city lights. Definitely recommend to get you in the holiday spirit while enjoying the city sights!

Gerardo Ruiz Tovar

This tour is great and packed with knowledge and history facts. I’ve been in this tour twice now, and both times it has been great. Seamus’s storytelling and energy really makes this such a fun and enjoyable experience; any friends that are visiting from out of town, I’ll for sure bring them on this tour. Would do again!

Leslie Gale

We had an incredible time on our private tour and REALLY appreciated the flexibility of the team to accommodate our needs that night. Honestly would recommend to any team or group of friends looking to do something fun and unique to celebrate the holiday season!

Mary Updike

The Tipsy Trolley was a fabulous tour all around Philly. We learned many facts and had an entertaining time. The tour guide was knowledgeable and could answer questions with ease. The trolley driver did a marvelous job as well! I would definitely do this tour again!

Mary Pat McCarthy

We did the Holiday Tour it was excellent. The Guide and his guitar accompanist had everyone singing and feeling the Christmas spirit. We ran the Art Museum steps to see the giant Christmas tree, walked around Smedly street and drove down 13th street. I would definitely go on one of their historical tours or even their fake history tour since they are also comedians.

Tamra Turner

We had a fantastic tour with Casey, tons of history shared with us. Highly recommend!!!

Karen Levinson

Entertaining and interesting tour led by charming and engaging tour guide Tim. We live in Philly but had an out of town guest and are so glad we decided to join her on this historical tour. Tim provided lots of info about places and people with important Black history included. Highly recommend this tour!

Bridgette Veasy

Great experience, 4 comedians with 10 minutes each, enough to get a taste. Dropped off at brewery with plenty of time for a drink and relaxing.

David Brand

Overall this is a tour I would recommend but it was a bit uneven. There was substantial confusion at the beginning of the tour because apparently there were more people booked than they had capacity for so we had to switch out for a larger trolley. Once that got sorted and we got started, Tim was very good. Knowledgeable, engaging and funny, he was the best part of the tour. It went well for about an hour where Tim was narrating and showing the sites and then there were two ~20 minute stops that kind of killed the energy and momentum. Still, it was fun and is recommended, especially at their price point.

Phillip Yoon

Casey was a great, hilarious, and knowledgeable tour guide! Had a blast with his tour and I’m glad I started off my day in Philly with him :)

Bassett Hound

Seamus was an awesome tour guide! He was super knowledgeable and made us laugh. We did the Philly Phables walking tour. What a great tour! This is a great option if you're interested in a guided tour, but don't want to pay through the nose.

Ben Newton

Our family of four highly recommends Founding Footsteps Tours and our guide today, Seamus. The walking tour was a perfect intro to our time in Philadelphia. Seamus is knowledgeable, interesting, and very personable. We now know a lot more than we did and also what places we want to return to to spend more time. Thank you!

Hana Winer

Ryan for Mayor of Philadelphia! We decided at the last minute to book this tour thru Viator and the communication and instruction was exact and very clear. We were on the tour with another family and even a couple who came a day early by mistake. There was 8 of in total and we were safely able to cover all the relevant locations while hearing entertaining and informative information about the Founding Fathers. Ryan did a great job to find us a place to sit, shade where we could and even space from other tourists. We really loved Ryan's passion for the history, the city and the people. Great resource for general questions for our 1st day! Would highly recommend and wish every tour guide was as good!

Neil McGuirk

Seamus was the guide for my walking tour this morning. He provided a great deal of topic interest through his knowledge of the sites visited and the historical figures associated with the sites. It was clearly obvious that Seamus has studied the subject matter such that he can provide the best of all informative tours.

Christine Gloeckner

Took a tour in Philly today and had a great time! Ryan Hahn was a fabulous guide. He had lots of interesting facts to share but kept it fun for the kids. My son had lots of questions and Ryan was very patient and answered them all. I would request Ryan again for sure!

Greg Lotko

We had a great time despite the high heat and humidity. Even the kids enjoyed it. I learned a lot more than I thought I would from Seamus and he even guided us to a cvs so we can get some drinks because of the heat. Definitely a worthwhile tour to see more things than just the major attractions in the area.

Alyssa Foley

So many laughs, a fun experience and Philly facts I haven’t heard of despite living in the general area for 30 years

Jacques Mahe

I really enjoyed this tour. Our guide Jay was very enthusiastic and had many interesting anecdotes that made this visit go by very quick. Highly recommended!

Maya Peters

Loved the host! We originally went on another company’s tour of the city that was dull and boring—this tour was sooooo much fun! My sister mother nephew and two daughters all went on this tour together. We had an amazing time!!!! We’ll probably go on this tour again next year! Thanks guys!!

Elvira Lund

Shamus was very knowledgeable and passionate about the sights he showed us. The tour was interesting and fun even for our kids who were not happy to join in the first place. Thank you!

Kelly Kranson

Warren was so much fun and I learned about the city a little. Driver was also very helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour if your looking to have fun and laugh for 2 hours.

Michael Dougherty

Great trip. We loved the interactive entertainment on the trolley. We plan to make this a tradition!

Bridget Sullivan

My sister and I took a weekend trip to Philly and fortunately came across Founding Footsteps, unsure of what to expect in our historic walking tour. Suffice to say our guide, "Casey," made the history of our nation literally come to life, and introduced us to many people, places and things that we had only read about and in some cases, had very little (or incorrect) knowledge of. Our 90 min tour flew by too quickly, and was overflowing with historic factual information, as well as fun anecdotes that had the group laughing and curious to want to learn more. Casey's effusive enthusiasm for history was clearly evident as he moved the (limited in size) group throughout the streets of the Old City/ Center City, and off the beaten path. From Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross, to exploring the incredible Elfreth's Alley and lots of points in between, Casey was able to paint a picture with words, and share his enthusiasm for this powerful period in American history that will forever remain with me. Our trip was extremely enhanced by our Founding Footsteps tour, with great thanks to our exceptional Tour Guide. His excitement for the subject and encouragement for us to engage in the dialogue, took our tour to a whole other level, both education and highly entertaining.

Kelly F

Our family of five enjoyed our walking tour of Philly. Our guide, Seamus, was quite knowledgeable and very funny. He kept my kids engaged throughout the tour. I felt we saw the most important things in the city—it was a great overview!

Katy Lynn

Warren was so much fun and very professional. He had both a baby and a bachelor party on the same trip and did an excellent job of reading the room and making everything fun, funny and comfortable. I would recommend Warren to anyone looking for an irreverent, clever, and intelligent look at Philadelphia.

Sebas 18 (Sebas)

Super cool tour, It was realy informative and fun. Jay was a super tour guide and made great jokes. Showed us all the important places. 10/10 Would recommend.

Katia Roman Vega

Shamus was absolutely wonderful. He was fun, interactive and told us fabulous stories. The entire group was immersed in history. Shamus is an asset to your establishment. Katia & Lester 07/15/2022 tour.

Evelyn Romans

Jay, our tour guide, was excellent. A great storyteller and just had a very enthusiastic personality. He made history interesting!

Diane Ferraina

Warren was our tour guide and Mark our driver. Warren put his heart and soul into the experience. Very entertaining!!

Kellyann Schaefer

We had so much fun! Laughed all night, sang, and enjoyed the lights as we "Jolly Trollyed" throughout the city. Bring a group of friends for even more fun!

Jody Brydalski

What can I say this was the best tour of Philly we have been on! Warren made us laugh non-stop! Our girls who were 14 said they would have been bored with a history tour if it wasn’t for Warren’s comedy. This is a must do trip while in Philly! It’s definitely not for little children but for the older crowd!

Richard Izzo

This is a must do tour. It was a reasonable walking pace and we had a super tour guide. So reach out for an surprising and informational tour. We both enjoyed this wonderful excursion. Go for it………………

Sarah Dunbar

A must do when in Philly, had a great time! Tim was hilarious and I learned a lot about the city in a fun way.

Robyn Reichert

Awesome tour!!! I live in the area and took a friend from out of town. I was delighted at how much I learned, lots of interesting tidbits. Very relaxed pace and lots of fun!!

Patti Judd

Great walking tour, great tour guide, Greg, and so much interesting things to see. Perfect amount of information presented in a good tempo. I would recommend this trip to everyone.

Eric Lundberg

Warren (aka Juan) is a hoot! How to describe this tour?? Okay. Picture a dream where Richard Pryor goes back in time and picks up a young Will Smith in Bel Air. They go to put his bag in the trunk and they find Joe Pesci and Danny Devito drinking Fireball in there. They decide they need a bigger rig so they hot wire the neighbors ‘65 drop top Caddy and hit the road…with Funkytown blaring out of the now blown speakers they turn off the sidewalk and back down onto the road. The wrong way. They quickly realize they are in no shape to drive so, when they see James Brown hitch hiking in lipstick-red short shorts, they stop. After a brief vote they elect James the King of Soul AND King of the Road…which makes them burst into song again but this time it’s Roger Miller’s version (kids under 50 can Google it). So, it’s essentially the 7th grade dream birthday party you never had. Only better. ‘Cause this time there’s beer. Yeah. Kinda like that.

Rean Taube

We had an amazing time! Our trolley staff was fabulous!! This was a great tour for our out of town guests. Highly recommend!!!

Jéssica Camelo

Tim is awesome!!! Definitely more than I expected. I wasn’t expecting a wonderful and fun tour. From 0 to 10, it was 100. Really amazing!

Amanda Bailey

Shamas was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledge, kept our interest, and added humor.

Cheryl Hoffmann

This was a GREAT tour. I’ve been on quite a few, and Seamus is among the best! We hit the high spots, learned good history along the way, and laughed through it too. Very worth your time and money!

Jaclyn Baker

This was so much fun. I found the owner to be incredibly kind and helpful. And Warren, our guide, was so personable and funny. Im sure he was giving tours all night long but you'd never know it because of his amazing enthusiasm and personality. It really makes me happy to see a small business like this thriving. We will definitely recommend this to friends.

vicken pamoukian

This is my first review in anything. Tim, the founding father of the group, was fantastic!!!. He had a wealth of information and was very knowledgeable on the history. He also catered to the entire group from kids to older folks. He had jokes and made the day very enjoyable. He even stayed late and went overtime. We visited Philly for the day and my son wants me to book again with this tour (which I have). Thx

David Williams

Amazing tour, Tim (I believe his name is the owner). Gives the tour. Wonderful small locally owned company. He knows Philly and loves the city. I live in Philly and have been on yours here in the past, this is by far the best. 10/10 recommend

Gaby Bonville

We had a great time on the tour! The only reason I didn't give it five stars, is because they really could update their speaker system. People are talking and traffic gets noisy. If you're sitting in the middle and back area, you can't really hear what is being said. But overall great tour and highly recommend!!

Meghann Haney

We did the beer and band tour. We absolutely loved it — so much so that we ended up hanging out and getting food at the new Victory Brewing Co location on the Parkway! It was definitely a cool and unique way to see the city. The band was great — engaging, friendly, and really talented. I wish they had provided a clearer itinerary in advance of the ride so we knew how much beer to bring for the trolley vs. how much time we would be at actual breweries, but other than that, we had a great time and will definitely be back. Thanks for having us!!

Danielle Kuneck

Myself and eight friends did the holiday tour as a girls night out. It was amazing. Warren was our tour guide and made the night so much fun. The trolley was running behind by about 45 minutes because of a parade and the owner came aboard the trolley in the beginning and apologized and will be refunding us all 20%. We all thought that was very honorable. We are already excited about doing this again next year!

S Pelle

We booked a private holiday lights tour and had such a great time. Our guide and live musician were both excellent. Our group had such a great time checking out the holiday lights in the city. Lots of laughs and fun. Highly recommend this company for your city tours!

Kendra Lutz

We had rented the private trolley and loved our experience. Is went off smoothly and everyone was so nice, helpful and fun!

Erika Edwards

Had an awesome experience with Founding Footsteps for their Holiday Lights Tour! We went on a Sunday evening at 8:30. The people at the meeting point were excited, fun and friendly, directing people where to go, all the while taking photos with Santa. We brought a small cooler bag with a bunch of drinks, but others brought cases of beer & that was welcomed too. Our host cracked jokes, encouraged a good time, and the music duet was incredible! Overall a truly enjoyable festive time, and I already plan to go again! Thanks Founding Footsteps!

Benny Garfinkel

Had a great tour of old city Philadelphia with Seamus, enjoyed but both adults and children!

S Kasitz

What a fun holiday excursion. The team knows what they’re doing and it’s very organized and fun! The music was festive and the musicians were very talented. Great way to see parts of Philly you don’t normally get to see, especially for us folks from the suburbs. Something fun and different! Would totally recommend!

Kelly Schmidt

Fantastic experience! The entire Founding Footsteps team was phenomenal. Great way to experience all of Philadelphia’s Christmas magic.

Darcy Russotto

We took this tour as an end of year outing with a group of co-workers. It was funny and very informative. I learned info and saw places on our tour that I had never seen before and I have lived in Philadelphia for over 30 years. I highly recommend as a group outing if you want to fall in love with Philly all over again.

S Josh

well designed tour. the guide is altra friendly and knowledgeable. recommended

Michele Digneo

Warren, Jeremy and Pat were great hosts for a terrific night that was enjoyed by all. We will definitely do it again and encourage other family and friends to join us.

Jeanne Voronin

Had an absolute blast on the “Jolly Trolley” last night! The guitarist, Justin, was amazingly talented and the woman singing and coordinating the ride, Kozer (spelling might be off) was a true delight with an amazing singing voice. Even the driver Mark was awesome and had A LOT of patience when driving us around. The whole experience from start to finish was so special and SO MUCH fun!!! We highly recommend this excursion, puts you right in the Holiday spirit!!!

Lori Gebert

We booked the Bad Things Happen in Philly tour in mid March 2022. If you're contemplating booking a bus tour around Philadelphia, your Google search has ended, because THIS is the one you need to book. My husband and I were with three other couples and had an absolute blast. The tour guide is hysterical, the trolley/bus is great and the grisly stories did not disappoint. Bring your own beer or wine (no liquor), sit back and enjoy the ride. We're already looking into booking another one in the fall!

Jeffrey Bretz

The Holiday Light Tour is the best tour that this company offers. I look forward to it every year and this year they absolutely knocked it out of the park! The musicians we had, Jeremy and Hannah, were outstanding and the tour guide, Warren, made the tour witty and jolly. If you’re looking for a fun holiday activity with your friends/family, I highly recommend booking a tour.

Nadya Morales

We booked the “Philly Fables” tour for our teen who is a history buff. Seamus was punctual and took us all over the historical district, sharing great facts and anecdotes at each stop. Seamus was knowledgeable, charming and charismatic, an excellent lead to our 90 min adventure. I cannot recommend Founding Footsteps enough, my teen had the brightest smile on her face by the end. Founding Footsteps exceeded our expectations. Book them with confidence.

Morgan Kirchhoff

My friend and I went on the Historically Hilarious BYOB tour and had a blast! This is the only trolley tour in Philly that has permission to have booze, apparently! So bring a cooler and a 12 pack! The tour guide/owner was really passionate and made the tour over the top awesome! He was funny, and engaging! My only complaint is that they don’t have air conditioning and it was SO hot! So definitely pack some water in that cooler or beer you bring! ;) That aside, we had a great time! I’d even go on the tour again with another friend!

Piero Salas-Allende

Tim was a great guide. Eloquent speaker and charismatic attitude. Worth the money.

Dennis W Cox

Shamus was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and spoke so all could hear! Thank you!! 🏆 …

Christine Thomas

We had a blast on the Trolley tour!! Took our children and grandchildren who all enjoyed themselves. Definitely put us all in the Holiday Spirit 🎅🏼 …

Bill Murphy

Can’t think of a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. I’ve toured around Philly, did karaoke on a brewery tour and learned a bunch along the way. Ryan went out of his way to make sure we all had memorable tours each time. A must do.

Jim Herren

Very good tour and guide. Would recommend it to anyone. One of the things the guide told us was not to miss the Revolutionary war museum. And he was RIGHT. Most companies only pitch their own things. This company is great.

Tony Santiago Jr

Tim is an excellent tour guide and knows the Phili history very well. He is an excellent story teller and kept us very interested in the subject matter and places we visited. I highly recommend his tours.

Priyam Gupta

"Phantastic experience in Philadelphia!" I had a walking tour with Ryan and it was a great time. About 1 hour 45 min total run time. I had a small group of about 5 and Ryan did a splendid job taking us around town to some of the historical sites and provided a breadth of knowledge.

Joanna Tiger

We had a great tour with Seamus around Old City Philadelphia. He was so charismatic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient as he welcomed various questions from the group. I learned so much and had so much fun.

Kathleen Moreton

The entire staff of the tour were fabulous. They were fun, informative and made the tour outstanding.

Carter Morgan

I learned a lot of fun facts on this tour and got to see some great parts of Philadelphia because of it. The guide was hilarious and kept the bus laughing for the whole tour. Highly recommend if you are visiting Philly even for just a day!

amy nikolaou

My son had a bro-crush on him. The BEST tour guide hands down!!! Informative, personable, and witty!!! Fun time had by all!!!

Mitali Gupta (Mili)

Incredibly entertaining and fun tour with great stories and information about early American history. Ryan was funny, knowledgable, and charismatic and made the experience worth it. Would refer this to any friends or family who visit Philadelphia!

Gene Gold

Great walking tour Jay was so knowledgeable,energetic,and very personable. We loved the sites he took us to. Great work out as well😀 …

Christa Mason

Clark De Leon is the BEST. He kept our 10 year-old son mesmerized. Amazing walking tour. Will take this tour again.

Bill G

Right on time. Seamus was very knowledgeable and had numerous anecdotes and interesting information to share. A very good tour.

Dolores Neis

Great way to start the experience in Philadelphia. First time here and glad I did this. Tim was very educational and fun.

sharon curley

The Christmas trolley tour was awesome! Super fun, highly recommend.

Georgene Winick

Wonderful tour. Excellent tour guide Casey was knowledgeable and funny and very interesting!

Jampiere Santos

Excellent, excellent, excellent experience. The staff were talented and knowledgeable. The trolley was well decorated. Wish I could give it 10 stars

Bernadette Gillen

Such a fun tour! I’ve lived in Philly my whole life and was a tour guide myself at one time. Tim did an excellent job and was really funny. I had a friend in from out of town. We did the BYOB trolley tour and had such a good time we book the walking tour for the next day. The Trolley tour hits all the major sites and the Walking tour is a more detailed tour of Old City. It was such a great tour and I can’t wait to do it again!

Francesca Manzi

My boyfriend and I had Warren as our tour guide! Absolutely amazing and so funny!

Cathy Bennett

Excellent tour! Warren, our tour guide, was entertaining, informative and a lot of fun. Highly recommended.

Stephanie Smith

Great tour! You are walking along busy streets but our guide (Shamis) spoke loud enough for everyone to hear, which was very appreciated since we have two people who are hard of hearing. We learned things about the city that the posted signs didn't mention at all. Shamis was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.

Reshma Ruzicka

Ryan was an amazing tour guide:fun, informative and engaging. We will bring all our guests on this tour when they come to visit. Everyone in our party of five loved the tour.

Jessica Gallaway

Hands down a very fun way to see the city! Nice job Warren!

Brenna Kearney

We had such a fun time on our private holiday trolley. Fantastic communication was provided prior to our day of arrival so all guests expectations were set accordingly. All we had to do was show up and enjoy a festive light tour around Philadelphia!

Kate Wilson

Second time we have done the Holiday Lights Tour - excellent organization and communication before the event - excellent communication ion the note when through no fault of the tour group the trolleys were running late. Such a fun night - can't wait to go back and do some of their other tours!

Sarah Katz

We went on a private tour with Tim with our children ranging from the ages of 3-12 It was amazing! Tim answered all my kids questions and was funny and they learned a ton! We really enjoyed the tour and would recommended to any of our family or friends who are going to Philadelphia!

Jason Patton

We did this trolly ride for my girlfriend’s birthday and it was a smash hit. Everyone loved the history and the host was hilarious. We all had a great time. You won’t be disappointed booking this trolley ride.

Mike Thiewes

This was our first time booking a Founding Footsteps tour. We had a great time, and will definitely book with you guys again. Warren was our host and he made the evening. He was entertaining, interactive and funny. five stars!

Steve Lucas

Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Saw and learned about Philadelphia history that I would not have easily been able to do myself

Natalie Cardona

My friend and I enjoyed this laid back trolley ride through Philly. The guide was very knowledgeable and offered us many fun facts and details about the city. It’s a great way to see many things if you are only in town for a short trip like me. We also got to meet the guides wife and son which was very sweet! Would definitely recommend!

Brittany Borrelli

I signed up for this tour on a whim - my wife and I were in Philly for a wedding and our two friends had signed up and I really wanted to learn more about Philly. So i bought em. My wife was hesitant but we both left the tour so happy and she was literally googling Philly history to learn even more. It was the perfect balance of funny and informative. Our tour guide, Casey, was amazing! I seriously wish he was MY high school history teacher! I loved the details and the storytelling - we took the Philly Phables tour. I would honestly recommend to everyone. :)

Jodi Fiore

We had a great experience with our tour guide Casey, he was very informative, funny, and shared some historical stories about Old City that we have never heard of before! Our group had a mixture of older adults to young children and Casey made it a fun experience for all! We are excited to go on some trolley tours soon! We highly recommend this tour!

Eva Witterstaetter

Had a great time with Seamus! He obviously loves history as much as I do. A nice overview of the area, and it showed me places I want to go back and explore even more, past the 1.3 hours.

Jim H.

Well worth the price. A visit to Philadelphia visiting the historic sights of our country's founding is a must. Our walking tour (an easy walk) with Tim was a great supplement to the historical sites. Tim (a former teacher) provides a well researched, informative, entertaining, and funny narrative. We learned a lot about our Founders especially Philly's own Ben Franklin, who was a fascinating man of many accomplishments. Highly Recommended!!!

Kelly Henry

Our group had a fantastic time! Both educational and funny. Perfect pace and a great introduction to Philadelphia!

Mike Koronkiewicz

Great tour and great history. We even had one of the arresting officers of Marty Graham!

Sydney Banks

We did the Philly Phables walking tour with Tim. We were a group of 5 and were joined by about 5 others on a Saturday morning. I’ve done other tours in the area and this tour was superior. Tim owns the business and is super knowledgeable about the history of Philly and of our founders. He mixes this knowledge with a great sense of humor and is super and great energy. Would highly recommend!

dgrekos2010

my family and i did the historically hilarious tour of philadelphia and had a blast! warren did a great job of making the tour interactive and fun in addition to educational. would highly recommend!

Jennifer Dinetz

My friends and I were in town for a wedding and chose to do this walking tour the morning of and we are so happy we did! Not only did we learn a lot, we saw all the "spots" we wanted to see, and laughed along the way. This tour was recommended to us and I would definitely recommend to anyone else!

Kevin Worthington

Our tour guide was excellent. Friendly and knowledgeable. The places he took us were very interesting. Seamus, keep up the great work!

Alison Fitzpatrick

Jay was the absolute best!!! If you want to bring Philly’s founder fathers alive. Take the tour!!!

Cindy Chmura

It was a great tour and really set the tone for the rest of our Philly experience. We learned a lot! Our tour guide, Tim, was extremely knowledgeable and a great storyteller with a good sense of humor. We highly recommend this tour!

Delaney Dreckman

My husband and I took the Philly Phables tour in June 2021, we were in town for my cousin's wedding. The tour was amazing and so fun! My husband is deaf in one ear and that wasn't a problem at all, he said he could hear the entire time because our tour guide was so good at speaking up. We've done walking tours in the past (we are both big fans) and he couldn't hear at all, so he really enjoyed this experience. I was 6 months pregnant and felt like the walking was enough to get good exercise but not too much that I was overwhelmed/tired. So if I can do it, you can do it! Plenty of stops and time to sit down if needed. We really appreciated all the stops and couldn't think of any that we missed along the route that we would add in the future. Our guide was super nice and knew a ton of information, I really enjoyed that he was a history teacher then started doing the tours. The tour was super affordable and 100% worth it. We parked in a parking garage close by and that was super cheap too. Also, they do take tip via venmo so you literally have no reason not to tip them because they are amazing!

Lorraine Hoffner

We had a very enjoyable and informative tour of Old City Philly today with Tim! We are residents of the area and both learned and saw things we never have before. Tim took us on a deep dive into the history and Founding Fathers and Mothers of our great country and made it really interesing and fun at the same time. I recommend this tour to anyone interested in Philadelphia history.

Tim Valansky

The tour was a great experience! It was filled with the great history of Philadelphia with many jokes mixed in. Tim was a terrific tour guide and was very knowledgable. We hit all of the big tourist attractions throughout the city. Can’t wait to book some of his other tours! 10/10 would recommend to a friend.

Arthur Chutuape

Our tour guide Shamus rocked. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable, he brought Philadelphia history to life.

Margaret Chapman

This was such a great night and a lot of fun. We went as a family and had a blast. The lights were fantastic and the christmas caroling was wonderful. It was just an overall fun night. Everyone should do this. It is a BYOB so we had our wine and some chips and quacomole and cheese and crackers and the trolley provided pizza. Great, fun night out.

Brandy Modrow

This was such a fun experience for my husband and I! We’ve never been to Philadelphia so it was really cool to have a tour that was comedic but also very factual. Tim is super funny and has some perfectly timed jokes that really make this experience. Would highly recommend!

Jennifer Amad

What a great time! Highly recommend the Bad Things Happen in Philly Trolley Ride. So much fun!

Nicole Denicolo

My friend just moved to Philly so we have been finding different things to do. After scrolling on Instagram the stand up and drink tour with founding footsteps came up. If you aren’t sure, book it- it’s hilarious. There is a parking garage across from the pick up spot. Get on the trolley, comedians stand up and make you laugh the entire way to Victory (bar), then back on the trolley to the same spot you left from. The comedians are great and it’s byob. Will be going again!

Evie Lengetti

This tour was fabulous and I highly recommend going back in time with a fantastic and extremely knowledgeable tour guide!

Anna Singer

Tim was a great tour guide! His knowledge and enthusiasm about the topic were evident. We learned many interesting facts about how Philadelphia played a key role in forming our nation. My friends from out of state were visiting and Time made me proud of our city!

Erin S.

Seamus was so knowledgeable and engaging. We definitely would recommend the tour!! It was great. Thank you!!!

BETH DAVIDSON

Hamish was an AMAZING guide! This was a perfect way to see the history of Philadelphia. My family of 3 throughly enjoyed the tour.

Chris Bowman

Amazing tour! Funny, irreverent and full of great history. Our guide was incredible and entertaining as well.

Eric Keller

I had a great tour with Tim. He was very funny and insightful. I would recommend this tour.

Stephanie Fong

The driver, guitarist and Papa Smurf were great. Especially given the awful weather

Stephen Andrew

Interesting tour in spite of the heat. Casey was energetic and informative and made the tour fun.

miraandmiasmom

We had a great time! The hosts and music were also awesome.

Tricia Ambrose

Great tour! Seamus was wonderful. Thanks so much!

Philip Neal

Your guide was outstanding. Very knowledgeable, great delivery (we could hear every word he said), nice manner, and good at herding cats (er, I mean tourists).

Clayton Porter

Great Tour! My fiancé and I did it over Memorial Day weekend and we both loved it. I’m a huge history fan and she is not but we both enjoyed the time. It flew by and Tim was great! Would certainly do again!

Wes Gates

We did the BYOB tour and it was absolutely fantastic. Learned a lot about the history of the city and had some great laughs. The pickup/drop off allowed for some bar hopping before and after. We will be back in the summer for another tour!

Marge Sholl

Many great stories about the history of Philadelphia and our founding fathers! This tour helped to bring history to life! Very enjoyable!!!!

Amy Savastano

We had an amazing time during the holiday light tour! Great crowd on the trolley, with an awesome guitar player and amazing singer, Koser, playing holiday songs. So fun for a date or with a group of friends.

Jessica Reino

This was so fun! The musical talent was great and friendly. Everything was on time and it was fun to make a few stops around Philly. The seats are a little tight but what can you do? Still a great time!

Nick Papatonis

Our guide, Casey, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and was very entertaining at times. The tour included many interesting points. Casey gave a lot of information about each and answered many questions. The pace was perfect to cover that many sites but to also see and take in each. Highly recommended.

Bob Wilson

Ryan was excellent as a historical source of information as well as his presentation. All was presented in a enjoyable fashion and we learned a great deal from listening to his commentary. We would highly recommend this company as a method to get an over all view of some of the details, perhaps not widely known of the city at the time that our country was being formed. I would suggest doing this early in your visit to focus in on what your interest are in order to explore them in depth . This tour is a overview and you will not go inside the major buildings etc. but will understand their importance. Ryan, thanks for a fun hour and a half!

Alisa Mairone

Love everything about this tour! So happy to be able to attend again this year and see how great Founding Footsteps is doing every year. Lots of fun- love the BYO, the singing, the jolly atmosphere, and love every stop, including the Smedley St. stop when everyone can pop into the bar, look at the beautiful lights, and grab a slice of pizza. LOVE the holiday light tour!

Freya Jones

Warren was an excellent tour guide. It was a fun experience!

Adriana Brown

We took a work team tour and our Trolley conductor as well as driver and entertainers were AWESOME. They were so kind, fun, entertaining, talented and very professional. It's a must do again.

Hannah L

An amazing must see tour in Philadelphia! Hosted by the very best Tim. So considerate, once in a lifetime experience. Cannot recommend enough!

Julian Revington

Casey was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We leant a lot about historic Philadelphia, our only one slight criticism is that Casey talks very rapidly and it was difficult to follow some of the information given.

Candice Davis

Great trolley tour ride through downtown Philadelphia. Tim a self proclaimed failed comedian is funny and knowledgeable about the city. Would definitely recommend even if you’re from Philly you will learn something new.

Mikaela Gill

This is our second year doing a Founding Footsteps tour and it is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season! I would absolutely recommend to anyone in the Philadelphia area. We always have a blast!

Jasmine J

It was an absolutely amazing tour! Tim was amazing! Kosier’s vocals blew me away!!! I loved the tour! Please tell your friends and family about this!

Paul Mize

Casey was great! I wish I had had him as a teacher in high school. Nice , knowledgeable and his presentation was easy to relate to. Not boring at all!

Mariana Espinosa

We had a great time! Tim was funny, the stops were perfectly timed, and it was the perfect activity for kids and families from out of town. Would recommend!

Patrick Martin

EXCELLENT presentation - well prepared and interesting. Tim took the time to answer any and all questions asked, and was careful to insure ALL members were safe and included throughout the tour. VERY MUCH worth taking this tour!

Lori Jensen

This tour was fantastic. The morning of our tour we woke up to rain and almost decided to cancel. Last minute we decided to go with the idea that we could duck out early if we were miserable. We are so glad we went! Our guide was fun and full of interesting information. The time zoomed by and we enjoyed every minute of it. I would 100% recommend.

Michele McCullough

July 10, 2021 - The tour orator, Joe, I think is his name, was the best! He is knowledgeable and funny. I have to tell that I was late to the tour so at one of the stops on the tour they waited and picked me up. That was so kind. It is worth the time and money to ride through the city with Founding Footsteps Tours!!!!

Roseann Bird

Awesome night in the city with the best hosts!!! The owners send off, the driver and the entertainment was exceptional from start to finish! Highly highly highly recommend the holiday light tour. Look forward to trying another tour in the future!

Bill Thompson

Three of us took this tour on September 4th and it was one of the best tours we've had. So much fun. Tim is awesome, extremely knowledgeable, and hilarious. We were there during Philly's "Made In America" event so they couldn't do their normal route. To make up for that Tim took the group to the 1st Post Office and Ben Franklin museum. We got out of the trolley for about a 20 minute walkingtour of the area which ended at Carpenter's Hall. What a great way to make sure your customers still get a full experience. Plus we also came away learning about a new band from his playlists. Tim also does a lot of philanthropy work for underprivileged kids which has inspired many of them to do the same. We are planning a trip to Phlly in December and hope to do the Holiday tour.

Kathryn Tucker

Fantastic tour! Many thanks to our entertaining, fun, kind and hilarious tour guide, Casey, for sharing interesting and mostly unknown facts about our those men and women who shaped our country. We highly recommend!

Cristina Broderick

My friend and I brought our 10 and 12 year old kids to Philadelphia's Historic District as they were not going to be able to experience this with their schools this year because of Covid. Tim (the owner) showed up and really personalized the tour for us. He kept the kids engaged and gave all of us a great overview of Philadelphia in the 1770's. Definitely will want to come back and check out some of the buildings in more depth, but this was just want we needed and were looking for.

Lindsay Gelay-Akins

This tour was so much fun! It’s family owned which is even better and Tim was funny and engaging. I loved learning about Philly! Do yourself a favor and go. It’s such a fun ride :)

Jonathon White

This tour was fantastic and one of the Highlights of our trip to Philly. I learned a ton and laughed a lot. Plus you can bring your own beer! Very friendly tour guide and driver. A must if you are visiting the city.

Kelley Taylor

Casey was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide. The group was small enough that everyone could remain distanced but still hear everything as well. A great afternoon activity to learn more about the city

Sean Kimmel

Best city tour I've been on. Tim mixes comedy and education perfectly. 100% recommend this tour. Thank you Tim!!!

Joe Thompson

Tim was great and very funny. Lots of fun, and informational. Drunk girl from Jersey tried to ruin the tour but Tim handled firmly but tactfully and let her off the tour early. Great tour!

Stephanie West

The tour guide was great. The stories were just that: stories. Not just a lot of facts but some interesting stories to provide more context to what I already know about history.

ron grant

I thought Tim was an excellent communicator and developed the experience of our nations history that will impact leave a lasting impact.

Kim Tetrault

Casey was a great guide! His vast knowledge of American history and the city, paired with his great communication skill, jovial personality and willingness to answer all questions, truly made a great experience for us. We loved the tour!

Jennifer Nightingale

One of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. Tim is a fount of knowledge regarding Philadelphia and early American history and makes the founding fathers come alive with his funny and interesting storytelling. Really a pleasure to spend time walking around Old City with him.

Stacie Sands

Shamus was a fabulous guide, fun and informative walking tour!

Melissa C

I've done a couple of Tim's trolley tours and had great experiences so when it was time to figure out what to do for my bday this year, I saw there was a new one "Bad things happen in Philadelphia" which tells about famous Philly murders. We had a great time being driven through the city listening to the stories and hearing some songs while drinking our byobs. Highly recommend!

hope hicks

I think small walking tours are the best way to get a good overview of an area and to get more than just a hop-on/hop-off tour guide's cheesy jokes. The Philly Phables Founding Footsteps tour was absolutely everything we wanted it to be. Tim and Ryan were both very knowledgeable and engaging. They pointed out even small details that we certainly would have missed in a larger group or if we had just ridden by the sites. We have friends going to Philadelphia in a few weeks and have already recommended that they book this tour.

Autumn Lohss

We did the holiday light tour and we had such a great time. Our guide, Warren, musician and driver were great. We would do again and definitely recommend.

Doug Reeves

Seamus was great. Lots of history mixed with wit. Was totally worth it.

Vicky Flamini

We used Founding Footsteps as wedding transport for our guest for the 2 days we spent in Philadelphia. Excellent and fun experience. The drivers were extremely accommodating, helpful, and on time. Thank you to everyone!!!! Definitely would use again!!!!

Jenn Maaskant

We had a great time, the staff on the trolley was so much fun. We sang and laughed the entire time. We brought our family and they said it didn't feel like two hours and that we need to do this every year. So we will be back next year!!

Michele Grindrod

The tour was so much fun! We had a group of 13 and everyone enjoyed the host, and the musicians on the trolly. We absolutely want to do this again next year.

Lindsey Hardin

Overall the tour was great. The tour guide had a lot of interesting information interspersed with some humor. The tour had several places to sit and listen in case people needed a rest. The tour guide also pointed out good places to visit along the way if we wanted more information.

Kelly Quinn

We went in the year of Covid and they did not disappoint! They made every effort to make the holiday special and I really appreciate this business. One suggestion! Wouldn’t it be cool if you guys sent letters to some of the homes on your route- asked them to decorate and offered free tickets? That would really be neat and bring such joy to not only the tour but the city! It was a very nice tour but that would be a cool way to get the city even more sparkling AND beef up the tour!

Craig Nash

Tim was a great host. Roasting passerbys and hitting you with ten dad jokes a minute while actually educating you in the process. Was actually disappointed that I didn’t take more pictures but I was hanging on every word of the tour guide. For a day out and a BYOB one at that, you can’t beat it.

Nicole Severino

I have spent my entire adult life in Philly and never experienced anything as GREAT as the Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia tour!! The people that put together n do this tour are just like family and professional at the same time. Tim, Rebecca, and the rest of the crew should truly be recognized for their time,talent, dedication and hard work. I would DEFINITELY recommend this...I WILL b going on the Holiday Lights Tour!!

Katelyn Lee Stillman

Tim was awesome! Mom and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour... we learned so much information about Benjamin Franklin and the great city of Philadelphia. Tim was sure to sprinkle humor throughout. I was never bored - he is really quick with his wit, so listen carefully or else you'll miss some great mic drops!

Felicia Ratka

Such a great group of people running this and they really seem to care about making sure you and your group are having fun. We had a great time on the Holiday light tour. Highly recommend.

Hannah Casciole

Fantastic time with Jeremy and Hannah!

Monica H

Awesome and informative! Not your average tour ! Best ever - funny - informative and interactive.

Kean Maynard

This was a very unique tour that was incredibly fun. The tour guide obviously loves what he does and is very good at it. He is hilarious and really knows his stuff. If you are looking for a fun tour of Philly this is it.

Kyle Joyce

Tim was a great tour guide! It was clear to me that he loved his city and was very knowledgeable in Philly & American History. I enjoyed the places that Tim took us and background behind everything. We had people that didn't speak English and he helped them find a tour and walk them to it (not his tour) that could meet their needs, which I thought was very respectable. We also had people that were late to the tour and he walked back to go get them. I talked to him more and he has been doing tours for awhile and has created his own little business that he does in the summer (he is a middle school history teacher). I like supporting people/businesses like this!

Francoise Vesine De La Rue

Very interesting visit with a wonderful guide extremely competent in telling the story of his city. Sorry if I have forgotten his first name. Françoise

Terri O'Connell

We did the 7:30 Holiday Light tour on Black Friday of 2020. Because of Covid some things needed to be adjusted to comply with the city’s gathering rules, but the company did a fantastic job of communicating the changes and maintaining the fun and festive atmosphere! As advertised, with live holiday music and BYOB drinks in hand that we purchased at Yards Brewery, we road around the entire city to view all the Christmas lights. We stopped in Franklin Square and the Christmas Village at City Hall. It was a great way to kick off the holidays and I will be returning with another group of friends on 12/22/20! Definitely would recommend you check this out!

Courtney Campbell (Professional)

Had such a good time on the tour. Tim was truly hilarious and has such an east coast sense of humor and pace! I felt immersed in the culture for sure. There are so many locals on the tour and returning customers that you know it’s going to be amazing. One of the most hilarious parts is that the pedestrians can hear everything he’s saying and are interactive as well. If you wanna see philly, get on this trolley!Thanks Tim and his trusty driver !

eileen axelsen

We enjoyed the Christmas lights trolley tour on December 30 and it was crazy fun! Austin told us about the neighborhoods we were going to visit and then sat down and played his guitar while a singer sang traditional sing along Christmas favorites. The trolley was all lit up and decorated for the holidays and made the trolley into a cozy room just for our group. There were jokes and laughter and by the end we all felt like a big happy family. The children loved the music and their own fashion show and were totally delighted with the night. We look forward to going on other tours with this charismatic group of people who were having just as good a time as we all were. A perfect way to spend an evening.

Dennis Woodrow

Our tour guide Ryan was extremely knowledgeable and hilarious. I'm a local and learned things about the area that I never knew about. The tour is about 90 mins long and priced about ~$35. Ask Ryan for recommendations on where to eat and drink as well. I highly recommend it!

Carlyle Herbert Ryan

It was such a fun tour. We did the 9:00 on the very first night so it wasn't too chilly yet. They had great knowledge of the stories and made it fun and interesting. I highly recommend! Can't wait to try their Holiday Lights tour!

Lori Celluzzi

Fun, fun, fun. What a great way to see Philly’s Christmas lights. Our guide was fabulous. We’ll definitely take the historic tour when we’re back in Philly in the spring!

Lenore Garder

Had a fabulous tour of Historic Philly with Tim, lots of interesting information that I would not have picked up just walking around by myself. He also shared a great cheesesteak recommendation (when asked) and told me about an app for an Alexander Hamilton walking tour that led me to some additional historic spots. I’m so glad I chose this tour company!

Tim Crowe

The tour was interesting. The tour person talked too fast to understand the content. He was funny and informative, but lost us in the conversation because he talked way too fast. We couldn't absorb the great material he was talking about and our minds would shut off.

Danielle Mahon

THE BEST! We are originally from the area and came back for the weekend with friends visiting for the first time. Founding Footsteps was perfect for all of us. It was the best way to both see the city for the first time and also learn new facts about Philadelphia history. Tim was great!! He was so knowledgable and really made it fun. I would highly recommend this tour!!!!

Amy Teeling

My teenage daughter and I really enjoyed the Old City Walking Tour in Philadelphia. Tim was a great guide who taught us all sorts of interesting facts about Philly. I highly recommend this tour!

sophie mendel

We had a great time on this tour and it was an awesome way to show our out of town friends the city. the BYOB was a blast, the tour guide was funny and informational, and it was the perfect amount of time. great energy and great fun, 10/10 would recommend!

alexis eckel

What a great experience if you want a local getaway! Definitely a Philly hidden treasure! Tim was easy going, welcoming and hilarious! LOVED the ride, we will be back!!!

Jim Schule

Our sales team used Founding Footsteps for a trolley tour of Philly. They were very entertaining and educational during the tour. Cracking jokes with us and teaching us plenty about Philadelphia.

Neal & Rona

Seamus was the BEST tour guide for the historical tour of Philadelphia. Thank you for this special event!

Todd Roberts

Great job by the whole team. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our first time doing this but will do it again next year but not on the night of that stupid "Philly Lets Celebrate Everyone's Holiday Because We Dont Want To Hurt Anybody's Feelings Parade". Traffic was horrible trying to get there. Hold that parade in the Delaware River next time. See you guys next year.

Janice Dowdell

Great tour! Seamus was so knowledgeable and fun. Thanks for such a great historical experience!

Wesley Dodson

Our tour guide. Casey, was knowledgeable and funny. Enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend

hope worthington

The Founding Footsteps tour is a perfect mix of history and stand up comedy. I learned, I laughed and had a great time. I'll be sure to go on another one of their tours when I'm back in town.

Debra Stinchcomb

The walking tour was excellent. Tim did a great job relaying history in an entertaining way. Saw many highlights in Philadelphia! Highly recommend!

Aimee Gullo

I am a local, but I had friends visiting from the west coast. They had seen minimal philly sites and this was the perfect way to see a little bit of many of the city sites in one fell swoop. Loved our tour guide!!! Super humorous and informative. My friends were also super impressed and enjoyed it very much too!!! Well worth the ticket price!!!

Guirline Derilus

Tim was such a great tour guide! We had such a good time laughing and drinking our way through Philly. We can't wait till the next tours coming up in the spring!

Brigid Spollen

We used Founding Footsteps to transport our bridal party around the city to do wedding photos before our ceremony. We had a blast. The trolley was on time and accommodating. We are so glad we went with Founding Footsteps!

Jake Broom

Tour was great. Seamus was awesome.

Ginger Maguire

My love and I did this for the first time this past Christmas (our first Christmas together) and due to our directions (phones fault!) we went WAY out of the way and into Jersey once we got back we'd missed our bus! The owner was FANTASTIC and figured a way for us to ride the next one and it was so very worth it. It was fun, we sang, we saw beautiful lights, even in the rain the driver and all on board were full of smiles and joy. We made all the stops, had wonderful pizza, and saw some beautiful sights! It was an overall wonderful night and we can't wait to do it again this Christmas! I think we made our own little tradition and I thank them for that beautiful experience :-*

William McGovern

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the Walking Tour on November 9. We had a very long walk from the B&B where we stayed and were not sure we were up to the additional time walking. But the tour host Tim immediately lifted us from our funk with his great upbeat personality, common touch, historical knowledge of sites, and quick wit and good humor. This was much better than looking at sites from afar from a tour bus.We will be returning to check out founding footsteps other tour options.

Joan Ellis

Shamus was a very knowledgeable and personable tour guide! He gave us an excellent tour in Philadelphia.

gerald geiger

Enjoyed Tim's knowledge, enthusiasm, and a bit of humor during our comfortable trolley tour. One can appreciate his love of the area and "teaching' others about the history of Philadelphia...

David Emes

Seamus was a font of knowledge about Colonial Philadelphia and the American Revolution. My friend, who was from Denmark, and I enjoyed the tour very much.

Karen Alm

Looked for a fun way to celebrate an early college graduation with a group of family members. Found this BYOB hysterical History tour. So glad we did. It was fun and informative. Highly recommended it as a fun way to see the city highlights

Courtney Bevilacqua

Such a fun, memorable experience! We did the Christmas trolley tour last year and this year and it did not disappoint! Such a fun, amazing, SAFE experience and an easy way to see the entire city in two hours!

Amy Lu

This was an awesome tour. Learned so much about philly while laughing at the same time. Very enjoyable and educational. Would recommend to everyone who just wants to see old city philly and learn about good old ben franklin.

DanaMarie Lerro

We just did this tour last night and it was FANTASTIC!! This is our second year in a row going on the Holiday tour and I can’t recommend it enough. Our whole group truly loves the evening. The team is so responsive, accommodating, and fun! We loved it!!

Emily Dever

We had an excellent time on our tour "Bad Things in Philadelphia!" Our tour arrived on time & they were very professional. The guides were great & the trolley was adorable! We already looking into other tours they offer.

InSook Pearlman

We did a birthday group for "Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia" tour. it's not a feel-good tour that's for sure. If you're the kind of person who likes True Crime, Gore, and history, you're going to love this!

karen sato

Very informative with a touch of humor! Tim was our guide…he talked a little fast but figured things out! Definitely recommend it as an overview of the most historic sites in Philadelphia!

Kelsey Olszewski

Such a fun experience! I was initially a bit on the fence about booking this, but I’m so glad I did. The staff was WONDERFUL and my trolley was a blast. Totally worth it!

Lori Twitty

Best walking tour I have ever participated in. Tim was awesome with a great sense of humor and extremely knowledgeable of the historical events in our American history. Definitely recommend

grace Purvis

Their holiday tour was extremely festive, with wonderful live music, they have clearly put a lot of effort into coordinating and choosing their staff for these events. It was quite busy and they made the most of bad situations out of their control due to weather etc. The staff and owner are clearly passionate about what they do. We may consider some of there other non seasonal tours.

Fathy Elhadidy

Great walk with Tim McAleer, very funny and an overall great time.

Debbie Doyle

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and had an upbeat delivery. I would definitely recommend this tour.

margaret smith

we had a lot of fun. a great way to see philadelphia

Debbie Sinclair

Enjoyed a Holiday Lights Trolley tour with a trolley filled with friends. The best way to do it!!

Noel Weiss

Very enjoyable tour of the City of Philadelphia. A must try.

karlasmchand

This tour was great! Tim was full of interesting information and humor. My family and I enjoyed it immensely. Would 100% recommend.

Leopoldo Romero

Awesome tour! The guide is hilarious and informative. Takes you to all the key places of Philly both historic and that is part of modern culture. Would definitely recommend.

katie sherlock

Great tour, and a great way to familiarize yourself with the history and key sites in a new city. We had a great time, thanks Tim!

Cassie Kriegel

Loved this tour so much! Warren and company were amazing!! Chefs kiss!

Pauline Russ

The Tour guide Tim was AMAZING, professional and Funny as Hell! I’ve enjoyed the the entire tour with my BFF on our Vacation! TIM AND HIS FAMILY ARE WONDERFUL ☺️☺️🙌🏾🙌🏾 …

Nick Jelacic

Tim was a great tour guide. Very funny and knowledgeable

MartyJean BrinichLanglois

Tim gave a lot of information in a short period of time. He is very knowledgeable about his subjects. I sometimes had a bit of difficulty taking it in , as he speaks rapidly but at a good volume. I learned a lot.

Michelle Hafer

We had such a great time getting in the Christmas spirit with dear friends on the Holiday Lights tour. Thanks Tim for a fun time! Merry Christmas!

Larry Pashaian

This was a great walking tour. Tim was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining. I would highly recommend booking this one. I’m looking forward to going on the trolley tour next!

Timothy Pantano

I had a really good time on the tour. The Trolley is decorated nicely and comfortable. The tour guide himself was funny and made the trip awesome.

Kara Cooper

My family and friends did the BYOB Christmas Lights Trolley tour on Sunday and it was an amazing experience. We all had a great time and plan on making it an annual tradition. I would highly recommend this to others!

Alicia Stone-Jackson

Seamus was very personally, funny, answered all questions with great knowledge, but don't ask him about trees. :)

Ryan Day

It was very informative and thanks to our guide Casey for accommodating us on such a hot day!

Jerry Watson

Casey was great- used humor mixed with his extensive knowledge to make this tour come alive.

Clay

Our second time doing the BYOB tour, great mix of comedy and information. Perfect for a party of 4-6 looking to see the city in a relaxing way

L Doonan

We had such a great time with friends who were visiting and got the full tour of philly. The guide was super fun and was so knowledgeable, even about the smallest details and questions we had. Highly recommended!!

Samantha Jordan

Casey was such a fun and informative guide! It was was the best tour for a first timer in Philly!

Brenda Vander Pas

The hilarious histor tour was top notch. So glad we chose this one, it was a nice balance of fact & funny!

Marta Ramirez

This tour was awesome! Tim was funny and very informative. Loved his love for the city. Would definitely take this tour again.

Suzanne Poppke

This was such an incredible tour! Our trolley put us in the Christmas Spirit. This will be a holiday tradition from now on. Highly recommend!

John Vizzarri

Had a blast on this tour. Tim was hilarious and had a tons of information. I’m a Philly resident and I felt like I learned a lot I didn’t know. Can’t recommend it enough.

Dianna Cade

Loved this tour! Very informative. It was very interesting and we enjoyed it immensely. The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history.

Peter Assenmacher

The staff/guides were very good, particularly Kara who sang holiday songs. The light displays seemed a little less than other years, possibly due to Covid, but a nice evening.

Sarah Stout

Life-long Philadelphian and History teacher. Took my daughter for a “staycation” event. Great tour! Learned new facts and my daughter (Age 8) was very engaged. Would definitely recommend.

Archie Davis

Wonderful walking tour. Seamus was great.

Courtney Sewell

The Christmas light tour was a ton of fun!!

Susan Hurst

Totally enjoyed Tim totally. He was extremely knowledgeable and funny. I'd say anyone visiting should do this tour. 5*

D Speeker

Tim was funny but informative about all the places that we went. This is strictly a walking tour so wear your comfy shoes. Feel free to ask questions.

Taylor Troxell

Great experience! Took some family that was visiting for the first time and I learned a lot even as a current Philly resident. Great mix of information and laughs!

Trevor Adams

Tim is just a naturally hilarious/witty guy that knows how to keep history entertaining. Would recommend this tour to anybody—local & nonlocal. 10/10

Abbie M

We had a great time on our Beer & Band tour! Live music on a trolley around Philly and stops at Breweries and Beer Garden! I would definitely recommend.

Hunter Urban

The staff is amazing and ensures you have a wonderful time! We will definitely be doing this tour next holiday season!

Sarah Leach

If I was walking the streets of Philadelphia and got roasted by one of these guides I would literally never recover

Valerie Campo

Such a fun and informative Philly tour. Will definitely be bringing along future out-of-towners!

Megan Flinn

We enjoyed a great day seeing the sites in Philadelphia! Tour was fun; guide funny and informative. Exactly as described! Recommend!!

Sandy Balbo

Tim was very knowledgeable and added a bit of humor to the tour as well. Excellent tour and would recommend to everyone!

Tom Spalla

Super fun tour. Entertaining and informative. Our out of town guests loved it and we did too!

Charles Collins

Shamus was great and full of information.

Angela Emilyta

Went on the BYOB tour. So much fun!! Tour guide was hilarious and very genuine. Would recommend 100% to anyone visiting the city for the first time. Loved it

Melissa Pickett

We had a great time with Casey today. He was nice, professional, fun and the exact right amount of informative.

Rae Kelley

Great tour! I will never forget the Quaker Meeting House lasagna comment. LOL

Edward Bryant

Tim was fantastic. Perfect way to get an overview of the history of Old City. Learned a ton and had a lot of laughs. Thanks!

Lilly Andorsky

Had a great time!!! Tour was fun and informative! Would certainly recommend!!! Thanks Founding Footsteps Tours Team!!!

Dani Oertel

Tim did a great job. So informative and interesting. He’s also a funny guy.

Sinem Oksan

Jay was a great tour guide. Highly recommend.

Jay Jacoby

We really enjoyed it. The tour was a perfect mix of educational information mixed with comedy.

Armida m

We enjoyed this tour very much Tim was very knowledgeable and fun I would recommend it to all age groups

Alexandra McKenna

Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see the city in a fun/creative way! Brought my family from all over and they loved it. Tim was great and covered all the good sites.

Lily C

Wonderful tour! Family run business. Lots of laughs. Recommend!!!

Nancy Traubel

It was a lot of fun, laughs and good entertainment

Cate Silver

Tim goes above and beyond to accommodate people on the tour. Additionally, he is philanthropic. The Holiday Lights Tour is a hoot, definitely check it out.

Tina Hrinda

I loved this tour! I was excited to learn about Philadelphia and it was entertaining and so much fun! I plan on doing it again!

Hayden Mink

Lots of fun, great music. Philly rules, this makes you appreciate it even more

Amy Connolly

Tim provided a lot of information with humor. Kept us engaged and entertained. I recommend this tour!

Diane Conley

Such a great Christmas activity! We all loved it and would highly recommend this to everyone to get into the holiday spirit!

Sherry Magda

Great tour! Very informative and interesting.

Jeff Sacks

We went on the Holiday Light Tour. The staff was excellent, singer was very good. Its a terrific experience

Thomas Davis

Great and informative tour! Justin did a great job of keeping everyone interested and amused! A great thing to do for a day trip to Philly!

Joanna Cohlan

Tim was excellent. Lots of good stories and great sense of humor. We really enjoyed him.

Dean Keiter

Great tour of historic Philadelphia.The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend the tour.

Sue Turpin

We went on the Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia and it was really entertaining! We loved touring the Philadelphia and hearing all the great stories.

Amber Gillis

Great holiday tour with a guitar player on the trolley. Fun hosts and great guests.

Mary Davis

Great tour. Great guide.

Tarun S

Would highly recommend to everyone wanting to learn about Philadelphia or coming to the city for the first time. We had a good time. Host was honest, knowledgeable and witty.

Lisa Longworth

Seamus was funny and knowledgeable! We learned so much!

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