Founding Footsteps Tours: Guiding Philadelphia's history with engaging walking and trolley adventures.
Founding Footsteps Tours offers immersive Philadelphia experiences, including the Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour and the Holiday Light Tour, plus trolley outings with food tastings and BYOB options. Guides such as Seamus, Amanda, Tye, Tim, and Norman are praised for knowledge, friendliness, and flexibility. Guests enjoy history, culture, local eateries—from Craft Hall pizza to cannoli and cheesesteak—and memorable light displays in a welcoming atmosphere.
302 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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A guided walking tour through historic Philadelphia, featuring landmarks, cultural insights, and tips on local food spots.
A festive trolley tour with light displays, performers, and BYOB options for a merry Christmas experience.
A culinary adventure sampling local favorites like cannoli, cheesesteaks, and ice cream with guided commentary.
Special tours for holidays and events, offering unique themes, performances, and interactive fun.
Customized tours for groups, with options for history, food, or festive themes tailored to your interests.
Overall rating
Holly Rafferty
This was second time taking the Holiday Light Tour. I took a friend visiting from Florida and we had the best time. The guide was fun and informative. The performers were fantastic. And our driver was the best. I’m kicking myself for not remembering his name. I look forward to our next time as it’s never the same ride twice.
Kim McKeown
We had the absolute best time on our Holly Jolly Trolley tour! From the pizza in Craft Hall, to every person who helped us, to the tour itself - everything was perfect! Warren and John kept us singing and laughing, while Mark got us safely through the streets of Philadelphia and to some incredible light displays! Props also to our candy cane guide who got us across the streets and in and out of Stokes bar safely! Such a fun Christmas event - we will be back! 10/10 - highly recommend - do not miss this event!
Karen Ready
Our group was so pleased with the walking history tour we did with Tye on Saturday and the food trolley tour we did with Tim and Norman on Sunday! Added bonus was the ability to bring BYOB on the trolley! We learned a lot, ate some delicious food (cannoli, tacos, dumpling, cheesesteak, ice cream, and chocolate), and had such a great time! The trolley had windows we could roll up when the weather allowed. A+ for both experiences! Great way to see the city! Thank you!!!!!
Roope Hakanpää
Absolutely fantastic tour! Our group went on the old town tour and as someone who loves history I enjoyed every minute. Our tour guide Amanda was fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable and personal. I’ve been on tours in other cities that either felt rushed or very rigid and just like you were being talked at but this tour was so much better - you could tell there was genuine and authentic passion, which truly made the tour enjoyable and informative. It was all presented in such a flawless, natural, non-robotic way it made my day. A true model for what a perfect walking tour is.
Oxana B
Awesome Tour with Seamus! I just finished the Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with Seamus, and it was great! Seamus was really nice and always available to answer questions. The tour was full of interesting history and culture, and he even gave us tips on local food spots. I enjoyed every stop we made and found myself wanting to spend more time at each one. It was a fun way to learn about the city while staying active. I highly recommend this tour! Thanks, Seamus!
