Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to make a reservation?
A: Reservations help us determine the
number of guides we need to ensure that our groups remain manageable and
enjoyable, and allows us to notify you of changes to the tour due to
weather or anything that could disturb the tours.
Groups of 5 or more MUST contact
us before reserving.
Click here to make a reservation or multiple reservations
- Choose the Philadelphia tab, the date and provide # of guests and then press UPDATE.
- Choose your desired tour. If you would like to book multiple tours, please choose the city tab and choose again BEFORE pressing "Book Now".
- Provide an email for confirmation. If you can't be reached by email on the day of the tour, please provide a mobile number.
Q: Do the tours ever get cancelled for weather?
A: The show must go on! Dress appropriately for the conditions. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. However, extreme weather will certainly cancel or postpone the tour. Please see our Facebook page for updates.
Q: When should I book entry to Independence Hall?
A: The National Park Service
requires visitors to Independence Hall to arrive 20 minutes before their
scheduled appointments. If scheduling your visit after our tours, we
recommend our guests to book their visit to Independence Hall for at least
30 minutes after our tours. From March through September, it is also recommended that
you order tickets in advance. For more information, please visit
Independence Hall.
Q: What is an appropriate tip/gratuity?
A: That's
a good question. Since our tours are free, and we work just for tips, it's
really up to you; how you like the tour and what your financial situation
is? These are important determinents. With that said, we average about
$10 tip/person on our Freedom Rings in Philly tour and
$15 tip/person on our Real Philly tour. However, we like to
think of our tours as "name your own price". You let us know what you
think. Don't like the tour? Don't waste your money! Love it? Then we
appreciate whatever you feel is fair. How can you beat that? It's the
best money back guarantee in the business.
A: All of our tours are a little over one mile (1.6k) in length. The tours are approximately 2 hours or less in length.
Q: Does the FREE Freedom in Philly Walking Tour conclude at the same place from which it starts?
A: Yes it
does.
Q: Do kids like these tours?
A: Yes! All of our tours are suitable for children. In fact, if they're able to answer correctly some trivia questions, we will provide sweets. The route is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Q: Where can we park near the tour?
A: The best websites
that that we have found for parking is
http://www.visitphilly.com/parking/
Q: Can we bring our dog?
A: We love dogs! We welcome dogs on our tours as long as they are on a leash and are well behaved. If your dog becomes a problem, we may have to ask you to leave the tour.
Q: How much does it cost to do a private tour with Free Tours by Foot?
A:Check our "Private/Group Tours" link for details.
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