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The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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About
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. This 75-minute outdoor walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The tour is a primary overview on an outdoor walking journey.
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
See where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created
Tour operates in rain or shine
75-minute Constitutional Walking Tour
A walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)
Meeting Points
Departure
National Constitution Center
Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine
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Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.
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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The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. This 75-minute outdoor walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The tour is a primary overview on an outdoor walking journey.
Highlights
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
See where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created
Tour operates in rain or shine
75-minute Constitutional Walking Tour
A walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)
Meeting Points
Departure
National Constitution Center
Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance
Return
Itinerary
1
National Constitution Center
Meeting point and tour intro
3 minutes
2
The President's House
This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.
2 minutes
3
Declaration House (Graff House)
Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.
2 minutes
4
Liberty Bell Center
The quintessential icon of American Freedom
2 minutes
5
Independence Hall
Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
3 minutes
6
Congress Hall
Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800
2 minutes
7
Old City Hall
The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
2 minutes
8
The Signer
You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
2 minutes
9
American Philosophical Society Museum
Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
2 minutes
10
Library Hall
The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
2 minutes
11
Second Bank of the United States
One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
3 minutes
12
Carpenters' Hall
The birthplace of the American Identity
3 minutes
13
New Hall Military Museum
Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
2 minutes
14
First Bank of the United States
Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
3 minutes
15
Franklin Court
Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
5 minutes
16
Christ Church
An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
2 minutes
17
Betsy Ross House
Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
