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Philadelphia travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia
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Common scams in Philadelphia

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Philadelphia, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Philadelphia — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Philadelphia

6 places worth your time in Philadelphia, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Philadelphia →

Top food to try in Philadelphia

6 dishes to eat in Philadelphia, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Philadelphia →

Traditions and customs in Philadelphia

5 customs and traditions in Philadelphia — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Philadelphia →

Getting around Philadelphia

How to travel around Philadelphia — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Philadelphia: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Philadelphia

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Philadelphia that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Philadelphia — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Philadelphia

2 emergency services in Philadelphia you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Philadelphia — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Philadelphia

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Philadelphia — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Philadelphia — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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