Highlights
- Historical walking tour of Philadelphia with a friendly, knowledgeable guide
- See Independence Hall, where the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence
- View the Liberty Bell and see the home of past presidents like George Washington
- Visit important sites like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Betsy Ross House, Christ Church and Old City Hall
- Soak up modern culture as you walk through neighborhoods filled with cafes and galleries
- Enjoy a refreshing craft beer or soft drink at a local bar
- Small-group tour limited to 12 people ensures a more personalized experience
Useful Information
The Signer Staue in Independence National Historic Park
Visit the President's House Site, once the home of George Washington and John Adams during Philadelphia’s tenure as the country’s capital. View the Liberty Bell with the possibility of going inside, crowds permitting. Then continue to the Curtis Center, where you’ll enter (weekdays only) for a view of Maxfield Parrish's Dream Garden beautiful mosaic mural.
Then, it’s off to Washington Square for stories of William Penn, the state’s founder, and a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Continue through Independence National Park and see Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed. As you walk, learn about Congress Hall, Old City Hall, the Philosophical Society, the 2nd Bank of the US and and Carpenter's Hall.
Catch great views of the site of Ben Franklin's home as you walk through the Old City neighborhood. Soak up the high energy as you pass trendy cafes, shops and art galleries featuring interesting architecture.
Your next top is the Old City Coffee shop, where you can grab a quick snack or beverage (own expense) before heading to Arch Street Meeting House, a US National Historic Landmark. Pass Betsy Ross House and hear stories of the birth of the American flag.
Weave through the area’s charming back alleys and wind up walking down Elfreth's Alley, one of the country’s oldest continuously occupied residential streets.
Enter into Christ Church, where the Founding Fathers once worshipped, and end your tour at a local pub for a craft brew or refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
Reviewed by Anna F, April 2013
My husband and I just moved to the Philadelphia area, and were looking for a way to really get to know the historic part of the city. We loved our tour, and our tour guide Chris was excellent! We toured parts of town we'd seen before, but with the tour were able to see them in a whole new light. I'm going to recommend this tour when friends/family come to visit. It's a great way to get an overview of Philadelphia and the incredible American history that happened here.
Reviewed by Andrew P, March 2013
Nina was a great tour guide! I was on a 3-person tour and it was open to conversation and questions. I really enjoyed the unique sites that you probably won't see on any other tour. It was great to learn from someone who genuinely enjoyed what they were doing and what they were talking about. Highly recommended!
