Welcome to Philadelphia's Best Historic Group Tours, Award-Winning Guided Experiences Since 1974
Experience the best walking tour in Philly with Centipede Tours, Philadelphia's most trusted historic tour operator and destination management company. For over 50 years, we've been the top choice for travelers and school groups seeking authentic, engaging historic tours of Philadelphia—featuring professionally trained guides in authentic colonial costumes who bring the nation's revolutionary past to life through a captivating lens that makes learning fun and unforgettable.
Best Field Trip Ideas and Educational Experiences in Philadelphia
Are you planning the best educational trip ideas for your school group? Centipede Tours offers the most engaging and educational historic tours in Philadelphia, perfect for K-12 field trips, college groups, and educational organizations.
Why Centipede Tours for Your Next School Trip:
Why Centipede Tours for Your Next School Trip:
Philadelphia's Most Trusted Historic Tour Operator Since 1974, Perfect for All Types of Groups
Centipede Tours was founded in 1974 in anticipation of America's Bicentennial celebration in 1976. Legend has it that our founding team consisted of fifty guides, which equaled 100 feet—hence the name "Centipede." As we approach America's 250th anniversary, our tradition of excellence continues.
What started as an innovative walking tour company has evolved into a comprehensive destination management company and Philadelphia's most respected receptive tour operator. Our commitment remains unchanged: provide professionally trained guides dressed in authentic colonial costumes who deliver not just facts, but the engaging stories, legends, and scandals that make Philadelphia's historic past unforgettable.
Unlike basic city tours, Centipede Tours offers complete destination management. Whether you're a corporate convention, family reunion, birthday celebration, alumni gathering, or religious group, Centipede Tours is a one-stop-shop for experiencing the best Philly has to offer. We can handle hotel accommodations, ground transportation, attractions, dining and entertainment arrangements, and more, customizing the perfect Philadelphia experience for every need. We also offer specialized tours beyond Philadelphia's historic core, including Valley Forge and contemporary Philadelphia.
What started as an innovative walking tour company has evolved into a comprehensive destination management company and Philadelphia's most respected receptive tour operator. Our commitment remains unchanged: provide professionally trained guides dressed in authentic colonial costumes who deliver not just facts, but the engaging stories, legends, and scandals that make Philadelphia's historic past unforgettable.
Unlike basic city tours, Centipede Tours offers complete destination management. Whether you're a corporate convention, family reunion, birthday celebration, alumni gathering, or religious group, Centipede Tours is a one-stop-shop for experiencing the best Philly has to offer. We can handle hotel accommodations, ground transportation, attractions, dining and entertainment arrangements, and more, customizing the perfect Philadelphia experience for every need. We also offer specialized tours beyond Philadelphia's historic core, including Valley Forge and contemporary Philadelphia.
Tour groups leave feeling the Philly LOVE!
This was the perfect way to get students excited about the history of our country.
Sarah K.
We couldn't have picked a better way to explore Philly for the first time than with Centipede's fun and knowledgeable guides!
John D.
This is the absolute perfect activity for celebrating America250 in Philadelphia.