90 Minute History Walking Tour of Old City Philadelphia
Description
Short on time but eager to explore historic Philadelphia? Join our 90-minute walking tour through Old City, the heart of America’s founding. Starting at Signer’s Garden, your expert guide will lead you past Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed. Across the street, uncover the true story of the Liberty Bell. Visit Benjamin Franklin’s resting place, Betsy Ross’s home, and a Quaker Meeting House. Stroll Elfreth’s Alley, a perfectly preserved 18th-century street. Engaging stories bring history to life as you walk charming cobblestone streets. The tour ends with local recommendations for your Philly adventure!
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The building which saw the birth of the United States of America. It was here that our Congress declared independence from the British Empire in 1776, and it was here that our founders created the US Constitution in 1787. Liberty Bell (pass by): America’s most enduring symbol of freedom. View this iconic bell from the outside as your guide discusses its history and how it became the revered artifact that it is today.
America’s most enduring symbol of freedom. View this iconic bell from the outside as your guide discusses its history and how it became the revered artifact that it is today.
Under a non-descript tombstone lies one of America’s most important citizens. Benjamin Franklin was an influential printer, politician, scientist and philanthropist, and your guide will tell you all about this amazing man from next to his resting place.
The largest mint in the world, the US Mint in Philadelphia produces most of America’s circulating coins. Remember: a penny saved is a penny earned!
It is believed that the famed upholsterer Betsy Ross lived here when she created the first American Flag. Learn about this incredible story from outside of her charming 18th-century home.
Learn about the unique Christian community that was the predominant religion of early Philadelphia while visiting the courtyard of the largest Quaker meetinghouse in the area.
Stroll down one of the most charming streets in America, lined with quaint homes from the 1700’s. Elfreth’s Alley is known as the oldest continuously residential street of the former 13 British Colonies, and is the place you want to visit to see what Philadelphia looked like in the 18th Century.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(112)
Really enjoyed visiting amd learning interesting things from John Donato. Grwat person for the guide
PJ was our guide, and he was kind, very knowledgeable, and well paced. We thought it was a great “intro” to the history of Philly. He knew a lot of interesting stories and had visuals with him to help.
This was a very informative tour. Our guide was kind and knew a lot of facts about the era. Unfortunately, her delivery was scattered and fairly dry. The pace was also quite slow, and it was always a bit disappointing to come right outside historic places but not go inside (which is no fault of our guide, of course). My 10 and 12 year old have good attention spans, but it was tough for all of us to get to the end of this tour.
Excellent knowledge, very informative, professional, and nice.
I believe our guide's name was Laura. She was fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable, very personable, kept us moving at a good pace.
Laura was our guide. She knows her stuff and added a lot of interesting details to the sights we were seeing and what was going on pre-, revolutionary, and the years since the revolution.
Great walking tour with very educational guide!
Our guide was fantastic! Knowledgeable and entertaining.
A good way to see some of the important sites from the outside looking in. Learned a lot from Caroline!
Our guide, PJ was terrific. Having a British background, he lent another layer of insight to our understanding of our formation as a great American Republic .
