Best Tours & Experiences in Philadelphia for Kids & Families

21 family-friendly tours & experiences with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Kids Castle Central Park, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania. 6 listings are free. 7 listings are indoor. 7 listings are outdoor. Qualified listings include age fit, stroller notes, cost signals, and practical planning tips.

By Kit, KidPaths editor

Reviews family planning details across KidPaths city guides.

This Philadelphia page currently has 21 qualified listings in tours & experiences that passed KidPaths' listing and photo checks. Start your comparison with Adventure Aquarium, The Mutter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, then use the age, cost and visit-length notes to narrow the list.

6 options are free. 14 options work indoors or in mixed weather. 17 options have confirmed stroller access. 16 picks fit toddlers and 20 picks fit big kids.

Check total duration, bathroom access and how much of the experience requires sitting still. Ask about minimum ages before booking a nonrefundable family slot.

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Kids Castle Central Park

4.8 stars

Kids Castle is a beloved community playground in Bucks County with a massive wooden castle-themed structure that has delighted generations of kids. Th

2-12FreeOutdoorFree

Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens

4.8 stars

Jenkins Arboretum in Devon is famous for its azalea collection, over 600 varieties that explode into color in late April and May. Kids enjoy the windi

All agesFreeOutdoor$0, free admission

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 stars

Morris Arboretum has a favorite spot called the 'Out on a Limb' tree canopy walk, a suspended walkway about 50 feet up in the treetops that older kids

All agesIndoor & Outdoor$50-65 (admission ~$10-15/adult, children under 3 free; no on-site restaurant; parking free)

Wagner Free Institute of Science

4.8 stars

The Wagner Free Institute is a Victorian natural history museum that has barely changed since 1865, and that's the point. The enormous collection of m

Best for ages 8 and upFreeIndoor$0 admission (free!); budget for parking and a meal nearby

James G. Kaskey Memorial Park

4.8 stars

The Kaskey Memorial Park (the 'Penn Biology Pond') is a favorite spot on the University of Pennsylvania campus, a small botanical garden with a koi po

All agesFreeOutdoor$0, completely free

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