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Penn Square Broad and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 290 attractions in Philadelphia
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Traveler Description: The Philadelphia City Hall was completed in 1901 following thirty years of construction.  During this period, the original architectural style had... more »
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Attraction type: Government building, Architectural building, Historic site, Other
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Penn Square
Broad and Market Streets Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: 215-686-1776; 215-686-2840 tour information

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“It's NOT Free, but worth it.”
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5 of 5 stars
Zazu722 1 contribution
Philadelphia, PA
Jun 30, 2009

If you look for free things to do in Philadelphia, City Hall pops up. City Hall's website itself says that "All tours are FREE!" Unfortunately, however, the website is two years out of date, and admission fees are required to tour the building. As a student, the fee was $8 for the whole tour or $4 for just a trip... more

“Beautiful inside and out”
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5 of 5 stars
phillyfoodie7 1 contribution
Philadelphia
Apr 17, 2009

Three of us from my office went on a tour of City Hall, even though we'd lived in Center City for 62 years between us. The guide was a fill in, but was extremely nice and knowledgeable. I believe his name was Mr. Seligsohn. We had never noticed the incredible sculptures practically covering the exterior, let alone all of the... more

“Not so good”
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2 of 5 stars
nena007 1 contribution
California
Sep 24, 2008

I was visiting from California and I set aside one day to visit Philadelphia. I called the visitor center to get information ahead of time and they offered very little input. I got there in the afternoon and I found out that most of the attractions close at 3 or 4 pm. Needless to say, I didn't get to do... more

“Guided Tour Every WEEKDAY at 12:30pm at Rm 121”
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5 of 5 stars
biddingforhotel 98 contributions
Edison, NJ
Sep 5, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

The best way to visit City Hall would be join the guided tour provided by the City Hall every WEEKDAY at 12:30pm gathered at the tour office, room 121 at the East side entrance of the City Hall. This tour is about one and half hour that shows all the government offices and also take the elevator all the way... more

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City Hall Address

Penn Square, Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: 215-686-1776; 215-686-2840 tour information