Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia is the City of Brotherly Love, full of educational excitement, hands on enrichment, and entertaining attractions that will make your classroom come to life! The students can see Philadelphia’s world class museums and historic sites, visit Independence Hall, the original Liberty Bell, and the homes of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross.  They can learn […]

Philadelphia is the City of Brotherly Love, full of educational excitement, hands on enrichment, and entertaining attractions that will make your classroom come to life!

The students can see Philadelphia’s world class museums and historic sites, visit Independence Hall, the original Liberty Bell, and the homes of Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross.  They can learn the story of “We the people” at the National Constitution Center and even walk in the steps of our founding fathers that created our nation.

Metro Tours offers customized student group itineraries to enhance classroom and/or performance goals and venues.

We make memories that come to life, and last a lifetime.

 

 

Theme Parks

  • Clementine Amusement Park
  • Hersheypark
  • Sesame Place

Attractions

  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Chinatown
  • Fairmount Park
  • Fels Planetarium
  • Greater Philadelphia Gardens
  • Herr’s Snack Factory
  • Lights of Liberty (seasonal)
  • Longwood Gardens
  • Philadelphia Zoo
  • The Franklin Institute and IMAX Theatre

Museums

  • American Treasures Museum
  • Betsy Ross House
  • Brandywine River Museum
  • Fireman’s Hall Museum
  • Independence Seaport Museum
  • National Constitution Center
  • National Liberty Museum
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • The Academy of Natural Sciences
  • University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Winterthur Museum & Country Estates

Water Activities

  • Bucks County River Country
  • Splash World Water Park

Historical SitesPhiladelphiaStudents

  • Battleship New Jersey Memorial
  • Carpenter’s Hall
  • Christ Church & Burial Ground
  • Congress Hall
  • Declaration House (Graff House)
  • Edgar Allen Poe National Historical Site
  • Elfreth’s Alley
  • Franklin Court
  • Ft. Mifflin
  • Independence Hall
  • Independence National Historic Park
  • Liberty Bell CenterPhiladelphia-Students2
  • Old City Hall
  • Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  • Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • USS Becuna Submarine
  • USS Olympia
  • Valley Forge National Historical Park
  • Washington Crossing Historical Park

 Guided Tours

  • Guided Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
  • Guided Historical Independence Walking Tour: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, Supreme Court, Congress Hall, Franklin Court, Elfreth’s Alley, Betsy Ross House, Fireman’s Hall, Christ Church
  • Independence National Historical Park Tour including: Carpenter’s Hall, Declaration House, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center
  • Ride the Ducks Tour

Group Dining

  • Bistro Romano Mystery Dinner TheatrePhiladelphia-HardRock
  • Bourse Building Food Court
  • Buca di Beppo
  • Hard Rock Café
  • Melrose Diner
  • Spirit of Philadelphia Dinner Cruise
  • Terminal Market

Shopping

  • Bourse Building
  • Chestnut Hill Shopping District
  • City Center
  • Franklin Mills Mall
  • Philadelphia Premium Outlets
  • South Street

Performance Venues

  • Academy of Vocal Arts
  • Betsy Ross House
  • Independence Seaport Museum
  • National Constitution Center
  • Philadelphia History Museum
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • University of Pennsylvania

Other Exciting Ideas

  • Opera Company of Philadelphia
  • Pennsylvania Ballet
  • Philadelphia Eagles NFL Football Game
  • Philadelphia Flyers NHL Hockey Game
  • Philadelphia Orchestra Concert
  • Philadelphia Phillies MLB Baseball Game
  • Philadelphia 76ers NBA Basketball Game
  • River Ferry to Penn’s Landing