UNIQUE TOURS OFFERED IN THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE 

Discover Philadelphia Through a One-Of-A-Kind Tour 

PHILADELPHIA, PA… September 2, 2015 – 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. As Philadelphia prepares to welcome thousands of people for the 8th World Meeting of Families, we suggest experiencing all the city has to offer through some fun and exciting tour options.

To venture out of the mainstream while in town, check out a list of unique tour options in Philadelphia:

• Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

The past is still present in the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia. Walk through small streets and secret gardens in this mysterious nightly tour. To see more of the past residents of Philadelphia, don't miss the Ghosts of the Mansion and Haunted Trolley Tours. To ensure your spot call or visit online to reserve seats for the whole family. www.ghosttour.com/philadelphia

• 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 up close 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. 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 favorites, including cheesesteaks, hoagies and pretzels. This 75-minute tour is a great way to get to know the history behind Philadelphia's native dishes.  www.tasteofphillyfoodtour.com

• Big Bus Company

Get the perfect perspective of Philadelphia through the Big Bus Company's double decker bus tours, which starts 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. www.phillytour.com

*The Big Bus Company is offering a Catholic Shrine Tour over the Papal visit. Hop aboard and check out Philadelphia's most treasured shrines, including St. Rita of Cascia,St. John Neumann, Miraculous Medal and St. Katharine Drexel.

• 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. 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. http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/tipplers-tour/

To learn more about the unique tours of Philadelphia, visit http://www.discoverPHL.com/visit/plan-yourtrip/quirkytours/  and for more information on the World Meeting of Families, visit www.discoverPHL.com/WMOF

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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), www.discoverPHL.com, a private non-profit membership corporation, is the official Tourism Promotion Agency for the City of Philadelphia globally, and the primary sales and marketing agency for the expanded Pennsylvania Convention Center. The PHLCVB competes with its counterparts worldwide for convention and tourism business. The organization has departments dedicated to the multicultural, sports, and life sciences markets. The PHLCVB incorporates the short code PHL, an open source graphic identifier for the City of Philadelphia into the Convention & Visitors Bureau brand identity. The graphic identifier and other assets for use by public, private and non-profit organizations can be found at www.PHLpartners.com.