Explore Philadelphia

Philadelphia is Pennsylvania,s capital and is a city with a long rich history.Here the Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and many more American Revolutionary sites are present in abundance.The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art are also known for having been immortalized by Sylvester Stallone,s film Rocky.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
English; Spanish; Italian; German; French; Pennsylvania Dutch; Chinese; Russian; Polish and Korean are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
U.S. Dollar (USD)
UTC-06:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 15 USD, Mid-range Restaurant meal 52,50 USD, Combo Meal 8 USD
Drinks
Bottle of Wine 15 USD, Water 1,34 - 2,02 USD, Cappuccino 3,53 USD, Coke/Pepsi 1,83 USD, Beer 3,19 - 6 USD
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2,95 USD, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 3,11 USD, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 25 USD
General Transport
You can cover a lot of distance on foot here, bikes are on the rise and a bike share service can be found here.Buses are available for use and a fare from SEPTA BUS costs 2,50 USD.Trains, Taxis; Cars and Trolleys are other forms of transport.Taxis ask for 2,70 USD at flagfall, 2,30 USD for every mile driven and 0,23 USD for every 38 seconds the taxi has stopped and stood still.Car rentals charge 5,90 - 7,90 USD per hour of use, alongside the amount of miles traveled and a booking fee.

Things to do in Philadelphia

Tatse a rich piece history when you find yourself in the Independence National Historical Park.A myriad collection of art of a broad selection of genres created by a diverse group of artists, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has it all.Taste something distinctly Philadelphia by eating the Philly Cheesesteaks.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(United States of America) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to United States:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to the United States: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Camera
  • Umbrella
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimsuit
  • Good walking shoes and Dress shoes
  • a Sweater or sweatshirt
  • Short and long sleeve shirts and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(United States of America) Citizens of the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry into the United States under the VWP (Visa Waiver Program).Andorra; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brunei; Chile; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania; Luxembourg; Malta; Monaco; Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; San Marino; Singapore; Slovakia; Slovenia; South Korea; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan and the United Kingdom.