Welcome to Awfully Nice Tours and your personal Philadelphia tour guide, Andy Maunder. I was born in England and lived there for many years, both in South London and in the historic city of Winchester. I spent some of my school years in Singapore and in Germany, and my early professional years in Vancouver, Canada and moved to Philadelphia in 1994 . My love for travel has taken me to almost 50 countries and over 30 States, but the longest time I have spent in one place, by far, is Philadelphia, my children having studied at schools in the city, as well as over the bridge in New Jersey. Having always been interested in the history of the United States, it was a simple step to studying how the city of Philadelphia has been such an important part of all the major developments that have taken place, from the early days of William Penn, to the Revolutionary War, to Independence, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, the railways and on and on.

Now you may ask what a Brit is doing giving guided tours of Philadelphia? Well, I am passionate about the city and its history and want others to experience everything that is good about it. I have always been a devout traveler, both in my personal and business life and I know a lot about what people want when they go to a new place. I know that I can provide visitors with a unique experience that is missing in the city.

The kind of service I offer is available in many international cities and countries, cities like Rome and countries such as Israel, where the availability of tour guides, who provide a personal experience for you and your friends or family, is commonplace. There are very few guides that offer a service that caters totally to your personal needs and that will take the hassle out of your arrangements.

So, give me a call, send me an e-mail or complete the 'booking request' on this website, and I will get in touch with you to arrange your Philadelphia area vacation. You can rest assured that my highest priority will be to make your stay relaxed, informative and enjoyable - from start to finish!!