Over the age of 50? Rather not have a large group size? We cap the number for this tour at 12! Join us for a reasonably paced walking tour in Old City Philadelphia with a caring guide who is an accredited historian.
Philadelphia led the way to America's independence from Britain. Explore Old City on foot and walk in the steps of Ben Franklin, George Washington, Commodore Barry, Alexander Hamilton, and many more!
Please note: You must be able to walk or wheel half a mile over flat terrain. We cross one street that is cobblestone. You will need to go up one step into the President’s House site.
Good to know: This tour goes rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear sensible sho...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking tour with APT-certified tour guide.
Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Independence Visitor Center
Independence Visitor Center, Outside the South Door on Market street. Please do not wait inside the Visitor Center.
Return
Merchant Exchange Building
We end at the Merchant's Exchange Building, close to the Museum of the American Revolution and many Old City Shops and Restaurants.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Over the age of 50? Rather not have a large group size? We cap the number for this tour at 12! Join us for a reasonably paced walking tour in Old City Philadelphia with a caring guide who is an accredited historian.
Philadelphia led the way to America's independence from Britain. Explore Old City on foot and walk in the steps of Ben Franklin, George Washington, Commodore Barry, Alexander Hamilton, and many more!
Please note: You must be able to walk or wheel half a mile over flat terrain. We cross one street that is cobblestone. You will need to go up one step into the President’s House site.
Good to know: This tour goes rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear sensible sho...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking tour with APT-certified tour guide.
Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Independence Visitor Center
Independence Visitor Center, Outside the South Door on Market street. Please do not wait inside the Visitor Center.
Return
Merchant Exchange Building
We end at the Merchant's Exchange Building, close to the Museum of the American Revolution and many Old City Shops and Restaurants.
Presidents George Washington and John Adams both lived here when Philadelphia was Capitol of the United States. Hear about the Pennsylvania “royalty” who lived here, the invasion of Philadelphia, and the site’s treasonous activity.
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Liberty Bell Center
An iconic symbol of American freedom. View this historic bell from the outside and hear about its long history. “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof!”
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Congress Hall
Congress Hall, c. 1789, served as the very first United States Capitol. This was where the federal government of the United States convened from 1790-1800.
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Independence Hall
The United States was born here! The U.S. Constitution was created here! Huzzah! Independence Hall, c. 1733, was the Pennsylvania State House for more than forty years before America separated from Britain.
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Old City Hall
The newly formed United State supreme court convened here when Philadelphia was the temporary capitol of the nation. President George Washington chose the first justices.
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American Philosophical Society Museum
This museum is located in Philosophical Hall, c. 1789. Exhibits change annually. Ben Franklin founded the APS in 1743 for the purpose of “promoting useful knowledge.” A carved figure of Benjamin Franklin occupies the center façade of this building—a fitting tribute to the man who founded the oldest learning society in the U.S.
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Commodore Barry Statue
Learn about the Father of the U.S. Navy and his amazing exploits at sea during the American Revolution.
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Second Bank of the United States
The Second Bank of the United States, c. 1824, is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. This building was once a financial hub for the nation.
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Robert Morris Statue
Learn about the forgotten founding father. Robert Morris was a financier and leader in the American Revolution, yet he’s barely known today. From greatness to obscurity: What happened to him?
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Carpenters' Hall
The site of the First Continental Congress, the colonies’ first step towards independence. Delegates from twelve colonies gathered here in 1774 to address their problems with Britain.
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Todd House
Before marrying future U.S. president James Madison, Dolley Todd lived in this Philadelphia home with her first husband, John Todd, and faced the 1793 yellow fever epidemic.
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Merchants Exchange Building
Once the commercial and financial center of Philadelphia, admire the almost 200-year-old architecture of William Strickland’s Greek revival masterpiece.
