Explore Valley Forge on a Private Driving Tour
See Valley Forge with a private guide and stops for photos and landmarks
Duration
4-10 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Guide, Private transportation
Highlights
Drive from Philadelphia to Valley Forge National Historic Park on a private tour for up to 6 people. Explore key sites with time to get out, take photos, and hear historical stories from your guide.
- Drive through Valley Forge National Historic Park with a private guide
- See regimental monuments and re-creations of the troops’ huts
- Visit the site of George Washington’s headquarters
- Stop at Washington Memorial Chapel, built in the early 1900s
- Visit the Visitor Center for a short movie, store, and museum area
- Choose a longer tour that may include Fairmount Park or select neighborhoods
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Private transportation
Things to know
This tour can run rain or shine.
Food and drinks, souvenirs, and tips/gratuities are not included.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in before the start of your tour.
FAQs
Yes. You can request custom pick-up and drop-off for your private driving tour.
Yes. The tour runs rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather.
No. You do not need your voucher to join the tour.
Meeting details
7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
More about Fairmount Park
Fairmount Park stretches across Philadelphia as one of the largest urban park systems in the country, and it makes a natural companion to a private driving tour that traces the broader landscape of the American Revolution. While the main focus of this experience is Valley Forge, the rolling green corridors and historic estates of Fairmount Park share the same Schuylkill River that George Washington's troops knew so well. Driving through this region, you begin to understand how the Philadelphia area is stitched together by waterways, woodlands, and centuries of layered history, with Fairmount Park sitting at the cultural heart of it all.
On this private driving tour, your guide brings the story of the Continental Army to life as you head toward the encampment grounds at Valley Forge, where Washington and his soldiers endured the brutal winter of 1777 to 1778. You will pass reconstructed log huts, the iconic National Memorial Arch, and Washington's Headquarters, with quiet moments to step out, breathe in the fresh Pennsylvania air, and picture the hardship and resilience that shaped a young nation. The contrast between the open fields of Valley Forge and the wooded riverbanks tied to Fairmount Park back in the city helps frame just how strategic this stretch of countryside truly was.
This tour is perfect for history buffs, families with curious kids, and travelers short on time who want a meaningful day trip without the stress of driving or parking. Anyone who has wandered the museums, boathouses, and shaded paths of Fairmount Park will appreciate how naturally this Valley Forge journey extends that sense of place beyond the city limits. Couples looking for a quieter, more reflective outing will find plenty to love, and first-time visitors to Philadelphia will leave with a deeper sense of the region that surrounds Fairmount Park. It is a thoughtful, personal way to connect the dots between revolution, landscape, and the living city you return to at day's end.
