Tour guide in Philadelphia Nicholas D.

Philadelphia, United States

English

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Since Aug 17, 2022

5.0

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I'm Nicholas D., your private tour guide in Philadelphia

Guide #54662

4.7 (67)

I am a retired U. S. History and Government teacher with over 30 years of experience on the high school and college levels. I hold Masters degrees in both those subject fields. In addition, I'm a certified tour guide who has led over 100 tours of the region since 2016. My specialties are the Independence Area, Center City, Ben Franklin Parkway and Museums, South Philadelphia and the Italian Market. I'm working on one or more African American tours and will gladly design one for you, if interested. As well, I'm deeply familiar with the surrounding area and could guide you on customized tours of Valley Forge, Lancaster and the Amish Country, Brandywine River region or out to Gettysburg, if you're that adventurous. A professional driver will convey us to sites beyond central Philadelphia. You will find me very well informed, friendly, humorous, interesting and engaging. I love to answer questions and banter with my customers. I'm highly attuned to your needs and will adjust my style and content to your background and interest level. I aim to provide the best experience possible so that you may come to know and love our wonderful region as I do, or at least enough to plan a return trip! I look forward to meeting you. Nick MA, U.S. History, George Washington University, 1993 MA, Political Science, Temple University, 2004 Certified Tour Guide, Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, 2016 PA Instructional II Teaching Certificate, Social Studies N/A

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  • Leah C.United States
    2 days ago

    Nick was very knowledgeable about historic Philadelphia. However, throughout the tour I got the sense that we were being delivered a history lesson in the classroom. Although he seemed to know his facts, when we entered many of the historic sites he relied on the national park service employees while he sat and asked them to tell us more. The best part of the tour was...

    Replied from the guide, Nicholas D.

    July 2026

    Leah, I'm sorry you had such an unpleasant experience. I am required to rely on the NPS Rangers to interpret the sites they run and am not allowed to guide at those points. I added the story tellers because it broke up some of the straight history content and thought your nieces would enjoy their stories. In over 175 tours I have never been accused of being arrogant,...

  • James V.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Nick is very knowledgeable and a nice guy. Overall, we enjoyed the tour. I thought it was a little overpriced for not getting to go into Independence Hall and/or the Liberty Bell.

    Replied from the guide, Nicholas D.

    July 2026

    James. It was good to have you. Inside Independence Hall is not included due to the almost one hour time it would take to wait and go inside. I gave you the option to skip going into the Liberty Bell Pavilion due to the 30+ minute wait outside, which I can't control. Yes, the tours are expensive, but you knew the price going in. Remember I only keep 2/3 of the total...

  • Karla N.United States
    3 weeks ago

    Replied from the guide, Nicholas D.

    July 2026

    Why would you give me a 1 rating for the tour, without comment? What were you dissatisfied with? Please let me know. Nick

  • Tonya W.United States
    July 2026

    Nicholas did a great job with this jam packed tour. My family of four learned many interesting and fascinating facts about our founding fathers. Despite the rain, we covered lots of ground and had a great day. Nicholas has a vast knowledge of history and kept our attention the entire 3.5 hours.

    Replied from the guide, Nicholas D.

    July 2026

    Tonya, thank you. Happy to have you and your family, you were a great group. The girls are adorable, and smart! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your visit to my fair city. Nick