The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia
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Are you looking for a way to discover Philadelphia’s Old City without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.
• Find out about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence like Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton
• Hear from producer Reid Addis, a local architect and tour guide
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply inst...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Smartphone and headphones
Food/Drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Elfreth's Alley Museum
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Independence Hall
The tour ends in front of Independence Hall.
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Itinerary
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Old City
Every building in Philadelphia has a story to tell. The materials, technology, and styles in vogue, when these buildings were constructed, might reveal one story, while the people who designed, built, lived, and worked in them often add a narrative of their own. Come with me on this walking tour to hear about the events that took place in and around Philadelphia’s Old City buildings. Along the way, I’ll tell you about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence.
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Elfreth's Alley
Starting in Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, you'll hear the story of the city's early history.
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Christ Church
Along the way, you’ll see Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Deborah Franklin all worshiped at some point.
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Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Along the way, you’ll see Fragments of Franklin Court and the sections where Ben Franklin spent the last years of his life.
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Carpenters' Hall
Along the way, you’ll see Carpenters’ Hall, the first craft guild in America and home of the First Continental Congress.
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First Bank of the United States
Along the way, you’ll see the First Bank of the United States, created by Alexander Hamilton, which sparked the beginning of the two-party system.
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Merchants Exchange Building
You'll pass by the Merchants Exchange Building and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.
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Site Marker of Alexander Hamilton's Former Home
On this tour, you’ll also hear about Alexander Hamilton’s time in Philadelphia and the scandal he was involved in.
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Second Bank of the United States
Along the way, you’ll see the Second Bank of the United States, which looks Grecian in style.
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Robert Morris Statue
You'll pass by the statue of Robert Morris. You'll learn about the man and hear a bit about why the statue is controversial.
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Library Hall
You'll pass by Library Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.
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Old City Hall
Along with hearing about the Old City Hall, you'll learn a lot about the American Revolution which will loom large, as will the founding of our government, in which Benjamin Franklin had a large role to play. He’s the only person to have signed the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance, and the Treaty of Paris.
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Congress Hall
You'll pass by Congress Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.
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President's House Site
The tour wraps up at the President's House Site. From there you'll see several landmarks tied to the American Revolution.
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Liberty Bell
Along the way, you’ll see The Liberty Bell, where you’ll hear its story and discover what it commemorates.
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Independence Hall
On this tour, you’ll walk the same streets as Philadelphia’s founding fathers and mothers to Independence Hall.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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