From the ghosts of historic Philadelphia's past, to the thousands of beautiful murals lining the city's vibrant neighborhoods, to tasting decadent delights all day long, there are many unique things to see and do in Philadelphia. Here are some suggestions.

•    City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Home to the world's largest outdoor art gallery in what has been named the Mural Capital of the World, Philadelphia's public art can be seen upclose through the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Travel by foot, Segway, trolley or train to see some of the more than 3,800 hand-painted works of art that inspire locals and visitors alike daily. With special routes and travel options, everyone can enjoy beautiful art in the heart of Philadelphia. Tickets cost from £30 per person. www.muralarts.org

•    Taste of Philly Food Tour
Known as one of the nation's top foodie cities, Philadelphia is sure to please any hungry visitor. Starting at the famous Reading Terminal Market, learn about hometown food favourites, including cheesesteaks, hoagies and pretzels. This 75-minute tour is a great way to get to know the history behind Philadelphia's native dishes. Tickets cost from £11 per person.  www.tasteofphillyfoodtour.com

•    Big Bus Company
Get the perfect perspective of Philadelphia through the Big Bus Company's double decker bus tours, which start in Historic Philadelphia before venturing throughout Society Hill, Fairmount Park and Rittenhouse. Dive into history and learn lesser-known facts from knowledgeable and engaging tour guides as you relax on top of the open-air bus, or the enclosed section below. Operating daily and running frequently, this 90-minute tour is a must for everyone. Tickets cost from £17 per person. www.phillytour.com

•    Philly Tour Hub's Segway Tours
Glide through the streets of Philadelphia on a Segway with Philly Tour Hub's themed tours. Enjoy a 1- or 2-hour Segway Adventure tour, or travel down small streets to see murals that most tours don't have access to through a 2-hour Mural Arts Segway Tour. Combine food and fun with the 2-hour Cheesesteak tour, stopping at some of the hot cheesesteak spots throughout South Philadelphia, the Italian Market and the Historic District. Tickets cost from £32 per person. www.phillytourhub.com

•    Tippler's Tour
Sip a little bit of history while winding through the streets of Historic Philadelphia, stopping in at colonial-style and modern-day watering holes with the Tippler's Tour: Colonial Pub Crawl. Traditional cocktails, beers and snacks are available at each stop as colonial guides share tavern life stories, making for a charming and authentic experience. Tickets cost from £29 per person. www.historicphiladelphia.org/tipplers-tour/

To learn more about the unique tours of Philadelphia, visit http://www.discoverPHL.com/visit/plan-yourtrip/quirkytours/.