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Philadelphia Holiday Lights: Center City Magic
5.0
12 Ratings
Philadelphia
Experience the magic of Philadelphia’s holiday lights on a private driving tour. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers and visit iconic sights like the Christmas tree at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Explore smaller neighborhood displays that will transport you to a postcard-worthy Christmas scene.
Experience the magic of Philadelphia’s holiday lights on a private driving tour. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers and visit iconic sights like the Christmas tree at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Explore smaller neighborhood displays that will transport you to a postcard-worthy Christmas scene.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Center City - With its impressive skyscrapers, there’s always something to admire throughout the year, but during the holiday season, downtown Philadelphia truly shines. A highlight of this festive time is the Christmas tree at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Old City Hall - At the core of City Hall in Philadelphia, the Big Tree display…
- Center City - With its impressive skyscrapers, there’s always something to admire throughout the year, but during the holiday season, downtown Philadelphia truly shines. A highlight of this festive time is the Christmas tree at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Old City Hall - At the core of City Hall in Philadelphia, the Big Tree display stands as a vibrant emblem of the city’s spirit, adorned with lights and seasonal decorations that captivate visitors. This iconic landmark is not only a visual delight but also a gathering spot where people come to celebrate, take photos, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of Philadelphia.
- Love Park - The German-inspired Christmas Market and the iconic LOVE statue are always popular with visitors. Consider taking a stroll past the delightful shops offering handmade crafts and delicious treats.
- South Philadelphia - Explore the streets of Philadelphia to discover some of the favorite smaller, neighborhood light displays. One is truly a “Miracle” with lights spanning the street, homes lavishly decorated, and trees adorned with twinkling lights. This display is quintessentially South Philly.
- Franklin Square - As one of Philadelphia’s oldest parks, Franklin Square enchants visitors with a grand light display synchronized to classic holiday tunes.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art - Embrace your inner Rocky and sprint up the iconic steps, feeling the energy and excitement with each stride. Upon reaching the top, take a triumphant moment to raise your fists in the air, just like Rocky, and enjoy the breathtaking view of Philadelphia, now aglow with holiday lights.
What's Included
- See all the holiday lights Philly has to offer!
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private Van/Car
- See all the holiday lights Philly has to offer!
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private Van/Car
What's Not Included
- Food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
- Food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
Additional Information
Discover the enchanting holiday atmosphere of Philadelphia with a tour through Center City’s brilliant lights and festive attractions. While Downtown Philly is vibrant all year, it becomes a magical wonderland during the holiday season. At the heart of it all is the City Hall Christmas tree, a magnificent showcase of lights and decorations that embodies…
Discover the enchanting holiday atmosphere of Philadelphia with a tour through Center City’s brilliant lights and festive attractions. While Downtown Philly is vibrant all year, it becomes a magical wonderland during the holiday season. At the heart of it all is the City Hall Christmas tree, a magnificent showcase of lights and decorations that embodies the city’s festive spirit. This iconic location attracts visitors for photos, celebrations, and the lively energy that characterizes the season.
After enjoying the splendor of Center City, the tour continues to explore delightful neighborhood displays. A highlight is a street transformed into a “Miracle,” where homes and trees are beautifully adorned with stunning lights. It’s like stepping into a holiday postcard or movie scene, providing a truly memorable Christmas experience.
- Infant seats available upon request
- Weelchair accessible upon request
Location
1848 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Outside, in front of The Urban Farmer (Vehicle pull off spot along the Ben Franklin Parkway, side of the Logan Hotel)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(12 Ratings)
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Lpeek
Dec 26, 2024
Christmas in Philly - Brittni was fabulous. She is well versed in Philly history and current events in the city. Recommend asking for Brittni.
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Maxmz7173vr
Dec 22, 2024
A perfect holiday experience - What a great experience we had with the Philadelphia Holiday Lights driving tour!
Sure, you can sit at home and watch a Hallmark Christmas movie. Or, you can get up off the couch and have your own holiday experience! I live in the Philadelphia region, and I've been meaning to see the holiday displays in the city with my family for years. This private driving tour turned out to be a real revelation for me. It's the perfect way to enjoy a destination (even one in your own backyard) without having to worry about anything. Someone else drives, someone else navigates, someone else takes care of everything. We were driven all around the city and it was so much fun. The personalized experience made me feel like we were VIPs. Adam was a fantastic tour guide... polite, engaging, knowledgeable, friendly, considerate, and professional. I am very pleased with the experience he provided for my family and look forward to taking another tour with WeVenture!
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Voyage782513
Dec 22, 2024
Philly Christmas on Display! - We signed up for a Sunday evening tour on a very cold night! It was amazing. Adam, our guide, was friendly and so knowledgeable. We loved his stories about Philly- he's not a native but you would never know! We began by stopping at Smedley Street in South Philly, where neighbors put on an incredible holiday display in the center lawn, and every house is decorated. Next, we drove through the neighborhood a bit, enjoying so many classic Christmas window and house displays. The Miracle on 13th Street display was crazy busy, but Adam found a way and we were able to have a pass through to see the incredible displays at each house- some even had little fireplaces set up! A quick stop at Isgro's the best bakery in Philly and then a stop at Franklin Square for the light show. Finally, we jumped out of the car for a few minutes to visit the Portal- what a unique experience! It was a great way to get in the Christmas spirit and enjoy the city without worrying about where we were, driving in the crazy traffic, or stopping whenever we wanted to get out and stroll (not too frequently, given the cold!) I would recommend it to anyone!
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Dfi4112du
Dec 17, 2024
Lights, music, and joy - This tour was amazing! Our guide Tom drove us all over the city to see how people decorated their own neighborhoods and finished it off with a wonderful visit to a Christmas market. As a lifelong Philadelphian I thought I had seen it all, but Tom showed me another side of Philly for the holidays.
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999tammig
Dec 12, 2024
Tom is awesome ! - What a great time! I took my teen sons with me and we thought it was dope! Tom our guide was filled with so much information as we toured the streets. Tom is polite, friendly, definitely giving safe comforting vibes. We all laughed and learned a lot. Highly recommend, it’s a Holiday must and our new family tradition now for us. So worth the money! We left merry and bright.
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Lindseyo448
Dec 12, 2024
Festive & fun holiday tour - I had such a blast on the holiday lights tour! I’m fairly new to Philadelphia so everywhere we went was a brand new experience for me. We went to some hidden gems you’d never know to visit without the tour.
Our tour guide, Tom, was exceptional. You can see his passion for both Christmas and for Philadelphia. His face would light up like the Christmas decorations whenever he would tell us stories about the city. I’d highly recommend requesting him directly!!
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334reeseb
Dec 11, 2024
Fun Holiday Tour with Friends - What a fun tour!! I've lived in Philly my whole life and had no idea there were so many impressive streets that get decked out for the holidays. Our guide Tom was awesome and took us to some jaw dropping decorations. It was the perfect holiday gift to give to some friends. We had a blast!
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W8853xmalexc
Dec 11, 2024
One bright night - Oh wow, what a bright view. Tom brought us on a tour that touched all over the city showing us areas that tourist and locals alike don't often go. We got to walk around areas with well coordinated light systems and one spot that was playing the movie frosty on a random screen. This was an wonderful time and he did amazing job, the light show at Franklin square was absolutely incredible.
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Margauxm417
Dec 10, 2024
Festive, cozy, and intimate - the ultimate Philly Christmas tour - Tom did an amazing job guiding us through the most charming holiday spots in the city. Smedley circle is a virtually unknown gem where the entire block coordinates decorations and the green space in the middle of the block has inflatables including one of Frosty with the movie playing projected onto his stomach! After that, we went to Miracle on 13th street. This is an absolute must-see! The entire street is decked out and each home has a different theme like The Grinch, The Nutcracker, and Christmas Vacation. Then we went to Franklin Square to get drinks (both boozy and non-alcoholic available) and food and to see the light show that plays every half an hour. You can sit by a fire pit, roast smores, rent a curling station, play miniature golf, or go on the carousel here. This entire tour was intimate, cozy, and festive. I absolutely recommend it and ask for Tom if you can - he’s an excellent guide!
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F3531nlninah
Dec 5, 2024
Thank you Tom! - What a great way to start the holidays. Sparkly sites all over the city. Definitely got me into the holiday spirit! Also got the chance to shop the holiday market.
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