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Overview

Journey back in time on a guided, 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of historic Philadelphia. Visit Philly’s Independence National Historical Park, Society Hill and Old City. This leisurely ride features famous locations like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, Elfreth Alley, and much more.
  • Multiple times offered throughout the day
  • Popular choice with kids
  • Led by a local guide
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Follow in the footsteps of a nation's forefathers on this guided horse-drawn carriage tour
Hear a plethora of stories and commentary on the historical significance of each Philly key site
See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, and much more
Gratuities
41 S 6th St , 41 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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Departure Point: Departs from the carriage stand at 6th & Chestnut Streets Address: Departs from the carriage stand at 6th & Chestnut Streets. Dates: Daily Return point: All tours return to the carriage stand located at 6th and Chestnut Streets Call 215-923-8516 to arrange exact starting time.

This activity will end right where it started.
Discover Philadelphia's history and famous attractions on board a horse-drawn carriage. Departing from the carriage stand at 5th and Chestnut Streets across from Independence Hall in downtown Philly, travel back in time on a historical ride through the city. The guide will share stories behind every passing landmark location, including Independence National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. 

Visit the Society Hill neighborhood, with the largest collection of original 18th- and early 19th-century residential architecture of any location in the United States; and Old St. Joseph's Church, the first Roman Catholic church ever built in Philadelphia.

In Old City, see the famed Betsy Ross House, where it is believed the seamstress and flag maker lived when she created the first American Flag; famous Elfreth Alley, the oldest residential street in the US; plus the Philadelphia Mint (aka the United States Mint at Philadelphia), Benjamin Franklin’s grave at Christ Church Burial Ground, the nonpartisan National Constitution Center and much more.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Philadelphia Trolley Works
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Independence Hall
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Elfreth's Alley
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
United States Mint
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Society Hill
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Old City Arts District
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Old St. Joseph's Church
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Betsy Ross House
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Ben Franklin National Memorial
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Independence National Historical Park
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
National Constitution Center
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Liberty Bell Center
Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia's history and popular attractions on board a stylish, horse-drawn carriage. Travel back in time on an enchanting 45-minute or 1-hour carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of the 'City of Brotherly Love.' Along the way, the driver/tour guide will share stories behind every attraction
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Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Evening rides must be purchased at least 24 hours prior to departure date.
  • Evening rides need to call to schedule a pick-up time after purchase.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Philadelphia TrolleyWorks
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour?
A:The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Philadelphia Horse Drawn Carriage Tour.

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Traveler Tips

  • "For one, you book the day, but they don't have a way to book a time, so you have to just wait until a carriage is free." See review
  • "We would highly recommend that you book one of these tours if you are visiting Philadelphia!" See review

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No show
David_L
, May 2022
It didn’t happen We were waiting and not notified it was cancelled We should have been notified Beware horses don’t run on hot days
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icon Response from Host , May 2022
Hello David, The horses are not permitted to operated on extremely hot days, so tours were suspended last Saturday. I apologize that you were not notified and for the inconvenience this caused. Your booking has been refunded. Thanks, Kieran
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star-5
Fantastic way to see the city of Philadelphia
Kelly_W
, Feb 2022
Tour guide went above and beyond. Kind, courteous, knowledgable about her beloved city. Full of information along the way. Never a dull moment. Really cared for the horse too. Also caring, she offered me the blanket noting that it was quite cold that day. Offered to take photos for memories in the end. Would be great if we could stop and grab coffee or a beer along the way, but city restrictions tell us to keep moving. I would recommend this carriage tour.
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star-4
Great Time Had!
Art_W
, Dec 2021
We loved being able to see a historical side to Philly. We really enjoyed our ride as well as the tour guide.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Just a nice night through...
Richard_W
, Nov 2021
Just a nice night through the city with someone I care for. Would recommend to anyone for a romantic evening
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Thanks for your recommendation and we are very glad you had a nice evening with us! 76 Carriage Co
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star-5
Tour of historic Philadelphia
John_P
, Nov 2021
Carriage driver was very knowledgeable and courteous. The Ben Franklin tomb was also of significant value.
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star-5
Amazing
Adonnis_A
, Nov 2021
The sights and history behind them. The guide was very knowledgeable and very great at explaining about each sight. We’ve learned many things that we had not known about the history of Philadelphia
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star-5
Beautiful night in the city.
Matthew_L
, Oct 2021
Our tour guide Aquil was excellent and extremely nice. The city was vibrant the weather was amazing just an all out great night on the town.
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star-5
The private guided tour...
Marcella_S
, Oct 2021
The private guided tour was really fun! We enjoyed learning the history while being driven in our personal carriage!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Historical experience
Paulena_B
, Oct 2021
Everything was memorable about my tour. I learned a lot about the History of my city and the important people involved, what they did and where they lived. The historical landmarks, homes, banks etc.
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star-5
CC and her horse are just lovely.
Alina_V
, Oct 2021
Everything was great. CC was very professional and knowledgeable about the district, had lots of fun facts to share.
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star-5
Great ride!
Nataki_H
, Oct 2021
Very nice ride. Cece was very informative, had a great relationship with her horse, carriage was clean and rode nicely. Great way to slow down and actually see the city.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Nataki_H, Thanks for the review! We appreciate the positive feedback. 76 Carriage Company
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star-5
Tom and Luke were a great...
Kyle_C
, Sep 2021
Tom and Luke were a great combination! The information we were given was amazing! Learned things I didn’t know! He was friendly to everyone as we passed by and encouraged waving! It was a very positive experience.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Kyle_C, It's great that you enjoyed the trip and learned a few things. That's what we strive for. Thank you for the review! 76 Carriage Company
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star-5
Awesome
Karen_W
, Sep 2021
C C was awesome- she knew so much of Philadelphia- a lot of fun. Brutus, the horse, was so much fun too!!!
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Karen_W, Thank you for the kind words for CC and Brutus! Hope you can join us again. 76 Carriage Company
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star-3
Just ok. Nothing special.
Bill_M
, Sep 2021
I expected something different. Mostly old renovated row homes. Would have been better to walk. Nice kid. Very knowledgeable. Carriage was old and in bad condition.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hell Bill_M, The tour route does cover many of the most historic sites and neighborhoods in Philadelphia, but I am sorry to hear that the tour was not quite what you were expecting. We do our best to keep our equipment in good condition, but I will certainly follow up with the appropriate department to make sure that we are maintaining the highest standards possible. Thank you for the positive feedback regarding the tour guide. Sincerely, 76 Carriage Company
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star-5
Absolutely incredible
Francisco_G
, Aug 2021
It was my girlfriends birthday and she had a blast. The Tour guy was very professional, very knowledgeable, and he had a great sense of humor.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Hello Francis, We are pleased to have been a part of the birthday celebration and glad you had a good time. Thanks for the feedback. 76 Carriage Company
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Falsely Advertised
Sheera_T
, Aug 2021
This tour was falsely advertised. We didn't see most of the attractions that were advertised. We arrived promptly but were only given a 43 minute tour. The tour is advertised as 55-60 minutes, but this wasn't even close. Additionally, the tour is advertised as seeing certain attractions, but we only saw a couple of them. While we did see other interesting things, they shouldn't advertise a tour that they just don't deliver. We have to now go see those things on our own and we are very limited on time. The carriage ride itself, as well as the tour guide, were pleasant. However this is a falsely advertised (and therefore overpriced) attraction.
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star-5
Excellent
Katrina_C
, Aug 2021
Randy was an awesome tour guide! She was personable and knew a lot about the city!! We arrived early and she room us right away! It was a pleasant way to see the city
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Perfect Night in Old City
Kimberly_L
, Aug 2021
What an amazing experience. We saw so much and learned a lot too. Kids also fell in love with Rock the horse.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Philadelphia’s diverse historical Society!
Maxine_M
, Jul 2021
The most memorable part of my trip was learning more about the European and African American history makers who lived in Philadelphia and left an incredible legacy!
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star-5
Enjoyable way to see historic Philly
William_F
, Jul 2021
Engaging and informative driver, great way to see the historic homes and buildings, enjoyed the lovely evening, appreciated hearing stories about the horse.
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1 traveler found this review helpful

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