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Awfully Nice Tours provides the only personal driving tour service in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Think of them as your hassle-free, educational, relaxed and fun way to see the sights, learn the history and experience the culture of the area. Whether you are a couple, a small family group, a few friends on a birthday trip, or a larger group visiting a convention from out of town, Awfully Nice Tours is your specialist Philadelphia driving tour service!

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    Awfully Nice Tours

    
    Philadelphia, PA

    Phone: 215.280.3746   |   Email   |   Official Website

  • Current Events

    08/31/12- 08/13/13	History in HD Walking Tour Independence Visitor Center History in HD Walking Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Independence Visitor Center August 31, 2012-August 13, 2013 Experience the best of US History with a modern twist! We take you through the Historic District where you'll see some of the most iconic, historic sights in the country. You'll also take in the dynamic Old City neighborhood, passing by art galleries and visiting a local coffee shop. You'll end your experience with a beer or beverage of your choice (included in the tour price!) at a local brewery.
    08/31/12- 08/13/13	9th Street Italian Market Walking Tour 9th Street Italian Market Walking Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours August 31, 2012-August 13, 2013 The 9th Street Italian Market is at the heart of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country. Discover the sounds, smells, tastes and history of this authentic, eclectic shopping and eating emporium. Stop for a Philly Cheese Steak, talk to the owners, buy the food and learn about this area’s wonderful history.
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	City Tour Center City Philadelphia City Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Center City Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 Whether you have 2 hours, half a day or a full day Awfully Nice Tours will take you on a Philadelphia tour through the city from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and beyond into Fairmount Park. However long you have you will discover many Philadelphia attractions and some of the finer historic details of the city, and even the shorter whistle-stop adventure will give travelers the chance to understand the overall grandeur and districts of the city...and you'll learn about the...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Driving Tours of Lancaster County & Amish Attractions Lancaster Historic Downtown Driving Tours of Lancaster County & Amish Attractions Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Lancaster Historic Downtown April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 Only an hour to 90 minutes out of Philadelphia lies the beautiful landscaped scenery of Lancaster County, home of many Amish and Mennonite families, and a popular tourist destination. Both the Amish and Mennonite religions are Anabaptist in their foundation, although it is the Amish that people generally come to see, because of their strict adherence to a number of principles (known as the ordnung). In particular, the Amish people do not drive motorized vehicles, wear very similar...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Valley Forge Driving Tours Valley Forge Driving Tours Presented by Awfully Nice Tours April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Valley Forge encampment is a hugely important story in the foundation of America. After retreating from the Battle of Brandywine, General Washington moved his army to the high ground at Valley Forge in December of 1777. Over the next 6 months, battling the cold, disease, desertion and famine, the army amazingly grew in numbers and strength and, with the help of Baron von Steuben, was transformed into a well trained fighting force, that ultimately went on to win the war against the...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Brandywine Valley Driving Tour Brandywine Battlefield Park Brandywine Valley Driving Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Brandywine Battlefield Park April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Brandywine Valley encompasses an area of rolling countryside set about 4 miles outside the city of Philadelphia. There are so many wonderful Brandywine attractions in the area it’s hard to choose. The most popular include Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Country Museum and Estate, Brandywine River Museum, the Nemours Mansion and the Hagley Museum. Any one of these can take at least half a day to visit, so you will have to make some hard choices. And of course, there are also a number...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Philadelphia Churches Tour Center City Philadelphia Philadelphia Churches Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Center City Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 So much of the history of Philadelphia was formed by its churches. When William Penn first arrived to build the city he was determined to welcome any and all denominations, to ensure that the persecution he had known was not copied here. As a result, many different religious groups set up home here and there are many historic churches in a small area. As well, the first African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Mother Bethel A.M.E Church was established here by Richard Allen in 1794. ...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Rocky Movie Location Tour South Philadelphia Rocky Movie Location Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 A half day Rocky tour that includes great neighborhood areas of South and North Philly, as well as many of the Center City tourist areas. four of the six Rocky movies were filmed in Philadelphia, including the first, Rocky, and the last, Rocky Balboa. You’ll get to see the pet shop, the gym, Rocky’s apartment, Paulie’s house, the Italian Market, Pat’s Steak House, Adrian’s restaurant, City Hall, the famous “Rocky steps” in...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	South Philly Tour South Philadelphia South Philly Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 One of the most vibrant, eclectic, historic and fascinating neighborhoods in the city is bounded by South Street to the north, the sports stadiums to the south, Broad Street to the west and the Delaware River to the east. This is where the Italian and Irish immigrants arrived in the 19th Century, the site of the oldest church in Philadelphia, Old Swedes', and where Rocky ran. You’ll see vibrant market stalls, traditional Italian grocery stores, spice shops, bakeries and great...
    03/11/11- 03/31/15	Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving Tours Various Locations Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving Tours Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Various Locations March 11, 2011-March 31, 2015 Looking for Philadelphia tours? For your guided tours of Philadelphia and the best way to see Philadelphia attractions and the best of Philadelphia sightseeing. Awfully Nice Tours provides the only personal driving tour service in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Think of Awfully Nice Tours as your hassle-free, educational, relaxed and fun way to see the sights, learn the history and experience the culture of the area. Whether you are a couple, a small family group, a few...

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    08/31/12- 08/13/13	History in HD Walking Tour Independence Visitor Center History in HD Walking Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Independence Visitor Center August 31, 2012-August 13, 2013 Experience the best of US History with a modern twist! We take you through the Historic District where you'll see some of the most iconic, historic sights in the country. You'll also take in the dynamic Old City neighborhood, passing by art galleries and visiting a local coffee shop. You'll end your experience with a beer or beverage of your choice (included in the tour price!) at a local brewery.
    08/31/12- 08/13/13	9th Street Italian Market Walking Tour 9th Street Italian Market Walking Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours August 31, 2012-August 13, 2013 The 9th Street Italian Market is at the heart of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the country. Discover the sounds, smells, tastes and history of this authentic, eclectic shopping and eating emporium. Stop for a Philly Cheese Steak, talk to the owners, buy the food and learn about this area’s wonderful history.
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	City Tour Center City Philadelphia City Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Center City Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 Whether you have 2 hours, half a day or a full day Awfully Nice Tours will take you on a Philadelphia tour through the city from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and beyond into Fairmount Park. However long you have you will discover many Philadelphia attractions and some of the finer historic details of the city, and even the shorter whistle-stop adventure will give travelers the chance to understand the overall grandeur and districts of the city...and you'll learn about the...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Driving Tours of Lancaster County & Amish Attractions Lancaster Historic Downtown Driving Tours of Lancaster County & Amish Attractions Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Lancaster Historic Downtown April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 Only an hour to 90 minutes out of Philadelphia lies the beautiful landscaped scenery of Lancaster County, home of many Amish and Mennonite families, and a popular tourist destination. Both the Amish and Mennonite religions are Anabaptist in their foundation, although it is the Amish that people generally come to see, because of their strict adherence to a number of principles (known as the ordnung). In particular, the Amish people do not drive motorized vehicles, wear very similar...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Valley Forge Driving Tours Valley Forge Driving Tours Presented by Awfully Nice Tours April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Valley Forge encampment is a hugely important story in the foundation of America. After retreating from the Battle of Brandywine, General Washington moved his army to the high ground at Valley Forge in December of 1777. Over the next 6 months, battling the cold, disease, desertion and famine, the army amazingly grew in numbers and strength and, with the help of Baron von Steuben, was transformed into a well trained fighting force, that ultimately went on to win the war against the...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Brandywine Valley Driving Tour Brandywine Battlefield Park Brandywine Valley Driving Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Brandywine Battlefield Park April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Brandywine Valley encompasses an area of rolling countryside set about 4 miles outside the city of Philadelphia. There are so many wonderful Brandywine attractions in the area it’s hard to choose. The most popular include Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Country Museum and Estate, Brandywine River Museum, the Nemours Mansion and the Hagley Museum. Any one of these can take at least half a day to visit, so you will have to make some hard choices. And of course, there are also a number...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Philadelphia Churches Tour Center City Philadelphia Philadelphia Churches Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Center City Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 So much of the history of Philadelphia was formed by its churches. When William Penn first arrived to build the city he was determined to welcome any and all denominations, to ensure that the persecution he had known was not copied here. As a result, many different religious groups set up home here and there are many historic churches in a small area. As well, the first African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Mother Bethel A.M.E Church was established here by Richard Allen in 1794. ...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	Rocky Movie Location Tour South Philadelphia Rocky Movie Location Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 A half day Rocky tour that includes great neighborhood areas of South and North Philly, as well as many of the Center City tourist areas. four of the six Rocky movies were filmed in Philadelphia, including the first, Rocky, and the last, Rocky Balboa. You’ll get to see the pet shop, the gym, Rocky’s apartment, Paulie’s house, the Italian Market, Pat’s Steak House, Adrian’s restaurant, City Hall, the famous “Rocky steps” in...
    04/01/11- 03/15/15	South Philly Tour South Philadelphia South Philly Tour Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 One of the most vibrant, eclectic, historic and fascinating neighborhoods in the city is bounded by South Street to the north, the sports stadiums to the south, Broad Street to the west and the Delaware River to the east. This is where the Italian and Irish immigrants arrived in the 19th Century, the site of the oldest church in Philadelphia, Old Swedes', and where Rocky ran. You’ll see vibrant market stalls, traditional Italian grocery stores, spice shops, bakeries and great...
    03/11/11- 03/31/15	Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving Tours Various Locations Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving Tours Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at Various Locations March 11, 2011-March 31, 2015 Looking for Philadelphia tours? For your guided tours of Philadelphia and the best way to see Philadelphia attractions and the best of Philadelphia sightseeing. Awfully Nice Tours provides the only personal driving tour service in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Think of Awfully Nice Tours as your hassle-free, educational, relaxed and fun way to see the sights, learn the history and experience the culture of the area. Whether you are a couple, a small family group, a few...

  • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events available for this organization at this time.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/19/12- 08/31/12

    History In HD Walking Tour Independence Visitor Center