Philadelphia / Amish Country
Son Tours offers customizable educational trips to Philadelphia, highlighting its significance in historical events and popular culture.
Educational Philadelphia Tours & Field Trips
As the birthplace of freedom, the city of Philadelphia is brimming with unique opportunities to educate and enlighten students of all ages. That’s why our educational tours are completely customizable, allowing you to select which attractions and historical sites best fit your curriculum! Explore the rich history, vast scientific museums, and breadth of art available to you and your students when you tour “The City of Brotherly Love” and other educational attractions in Pennsylvania.
Why Choose Son Tours for Your Philadelphia / Amish Country Student Trip?
Our certified tour operators and guides will join your students for a range of activities during a sightseeing tour of Philadelphia and Amish Country. They will stay at top-notch accommodations, guided by an experienced Son Tours representative. We handle all the planning, reservations, security, and billing, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Son Tours is a comprehensive student travel company.
Tour Highlights
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This state house bell called people like Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and others to what is now known as Independence Hall to discuss politics and lawmaking.
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The place where our founding fathers first set the Declaration of Independence on parchment.
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This once-battleground is now home to a number of educational, interactive workshops surrounding the Continental Army, General George Washington, and the harsh winter battles that took place there.
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This historic house is where Betsy Ross stitched the stars and stripes on the first American flag.
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There’s no shortage of fascinating science education here, such as interactive exhibits, live science shows, a planetarium, and more.
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This church played a critical role in the fight for independence as the gathering place for a number of Revolutionary-era leaders.
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Money comes from somewhere, and students can learn all about the minting process as well as the history of money in the United States.
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Home to numerous works of art from around the world, excellent for educating students (plus, you can take a jog up the famous steps from the Rocky film!).
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A place with a way of life drastically different from that of your students. Here, they will learn about a lifestyle similar to that of those who lived during the birth of our country.
Still Have Questions?
Our Frequently Asked Questions aim to address common inquiries about Son Tours' educational trips, helping parents, teachers, chaperones, and students feel informed and confident about their upcoming journey.