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  The 9 best self-guided walking tours for newcomers in Philly are surely on CitywalksSpace and here is why: Unlike rigid group tours or generic tourist guides, CitywalksSpace offers curated, thoughtful self-guided walking tours that will help you both see and feel the city’s character — at your own pace. Unique and curated routes These walking tours are designed to be “unusual, unique, and curated.” Rather than just pointing you from one major landmark to the next, they lead you through iconic and off-beat parts of the city , including art-filled streets, authentic neighborhoods, and charming parks and gardens. It then gives you a deeper sense of Philadelphia’s personality and history beyond the typical tourist spots. Freedom and flexibility One of the best parts about CitywalksSpace’s self-guided tours is that you remain completely independent throughout your walk. You don’t need to be tied to a guide’s schedule or pace — you decide when to stop for a coffee, take photos, or ...

  (texte en français ci-dessous) Philadelphia 16000 alleys Walking around Philadelphia, you'll quickly realize that the city is full of small alleys that, when well-maintained, are incredibly charming. According to a 2025 report, there are 16,000 of them which once served as shortcuts for local residents or provided access to the shops located on the ground floor of the buildings. While those in the city center, often shaded, serve as pedestrian walkways between beautiful houses, most are in a sorry state: filled with trash, overgrown with vegetation, and blocked by illegal barriers. The city wants to revitalize them to improve the appeal of the neighborhoods where they are located, and this will undoubtedly require significant cleaning and renovation work. In the meantime, if you follow the self-guided tours of Walk in Philadelphia, you'll have the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful ones. The best known is probably Elfreth's Alle...