Washington Square Park Tours and Activities

Washington Square in Philadelphia provides a green escape from the city, with a historic element to boot.
The 6.4-acre Washington Square Park is one of the city's original park spaces, planned in the late 1600s. It was originally called Southeast Square, renamed after the first president in 1825, but its first uses did not involve leisure. The park served as a pastureland and a burial ground before local officials started to make improvements to the grounds in the early 1800s.
Today, Washington Square Park is a peaceful and relaxing place, with tree-lined walkways and sculptural monuments. There are monuments to those who died in the Civil War, as well as a Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier.
Practical Info
Washington Square is in southeast Philadelphia. There are more than 60 species of trees planted in the park, including one that was cloned from the city's only “Moon Tree”—a sycamore grown from seeds that went to the moon and back aboard Apollo 14 in 1971.
Address: Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
8 Tours and Activities to Experience Washington Square Park
Sort by:Featured

Founding Fathers Tour of Philadelphia
618
Experience the history of the United States on this guided small-group walking tour around Philadelphia, the birthplace of freedom in America. See Independence Hall, where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence (this tour does not enter Independence Hall). Learn about Pennsylvania’s founder, William Penn, and see where George Washington, the first President of the United States, lived. Then check out the galleries and eateries in Old City Philadelphia, America's most historic square mile, followed by a cold beverage at a local establishment.
…More
From
$45.00
From
$45.00
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Learn More

Haunted Philadelphia: Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour
53
Dare to visit more than 20 of Philadelphia’s scariest sites on this ghoulish 75-minute, outdoor walking adventure. From the legendary ghosts of Independence Hall to the paranormal on Pine Street, this Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour explores Philadelphia’s haunted facts and folklore. Experience the city’s monuments by moonlight and listen to spooky stories. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City and see famous film locations from big screen thrillers ‘The Sixth Sense’ and ‘National Treasure.’
…More
From
$19.00
From
$19.00

Philadelphia Ghost Hunt: Philly Frights
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
…More
From
$12.31
From
$12.31

Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour
7
This private and customizable tour (length/price, interests) for all ages is a great introduction and overview to Philadelphia’s history and culture.
• We highlight iconic and historical sites such as Independence Hall and the
Liberty Bell as well as picturesque streets and alleys in residential
neighborhoods
• We discuss a huge array of buildings from the Colonial to the Victorian eras,
plus American skyscrapers and modernist buildings.
• You will some of the city’s 4000 murals (street art) – the most of any city in the
world, the largest municipal building in the world and the colorful Reading
Terminal Market, home to several Amish businesses. It is the perfect place
for a meal or a snack (not included).
A hotel pick up and drop-off, if your hotel is located in the city center, can also be scheduled.
…More
From
$300.00
per group
From
$300.00
per group

Eat Drink and Experience Philly Walking Tour
2
Journey around Philadelphia, see some of the city’s most popular sights and drink four local beers on this full-day walking tour. Your guide takes you to the city’s must-see areas, as well as bars and pubs loved by locals. Along the way, pass the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Queen Village, and Ben Franklin House. Plus, at each of the four bars you stop at, enjoy a beer and a snack.
…More
From
$143.63
From
$143.63
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Learn More

From History to Happy Hour Philadelphia Walking Tour
34
This half-day Philadelphia tour ditches the guidebooks and provides a dose of history from a local perspective. Follow a guide through Old City and visit unmissable Philly landmarks. Then ride the subway to Center City for a happy hour pub crawl that includes beers. This small-group walking tour is limited to 12 people for a personalized experience.
…More
From
$102.30
From
$102.30
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Learn More

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia by Candlelight
83
Philadelphia is one of the country’s oldest cities—and its centuries of history also include plenty of ghost tales, spooky stories, and other macabre myths and legends. Meet your costumed guide in Center City, and explore Philadelphia’s historical landmarks after dark. You’ll see the highlights of Old City, Society Hill, and Independence National Historical Park, and will also hear tales of hidden burial grounds, haunted houses, and other dark secrets.
…More
From
$24.00
From
$24.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Learn More

Small-Group Founding Fathers and Independence Walking Tour
3
Philadelphia is widely regarded as one of America’s most historically significant cities, and for good reason! This is the city where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were born. It was Philly that served as America’s capital before Washington DC even existed. Here is where the American flag was created, where Ben Franklin proved that lightning was just electricity, and where the iconic Liberty Bell rang and cracked but endures as a symbol of freedom.
These are just a few examples of how Philadelphia has helped shape the United States of America. Come and take a guided stroll along the cobblestone streets of Old City, through the history you think you know.
Our local expert will separate the fact from the fiction, and you will be amazed by Philadelphia’s remarkable past.
…More
From
$45.00
From
$45.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Learn More
- Things to do in Pennsylvania
- Things to do in Newark
- Things to do in New York City
- Things to do in Brooklyn
- Things to do in Long Island
- Things to do in Washington DC
- Things to do in Pittsburgh
- Things to do in Boston
- Things to do in Buffalo
- Things to do in Salem
- Things to do in Niagara Falls & Around
- Things to do in Toronto
- Things to do in Ottawa
- Things to do in New Jersey
- Things to do in New York