Why choose this Philadelphia tour ?
Are you looking for things to do around the Philadelphia Historic District? Indeed, our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt takes you to see all the sights!
Walk from Independence Hall to Mother Bethel’s, the Philadelphia Contributionship, Elfreth’s Alley, the National Constitution Center, and the Declaration House before returning to the start location. As you walk, see many more sights, and solve challenges at every leg. All the while, you will learn some local history and get valuable local tips.
Things to do in Philadelphia, the Historic District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with many varied challenges. It should take you 3 hours to complete and ends near the start location.
A fun learning experience
Learn some local history
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
Make the most of your Philadelphia adventure
What makes Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt a unique experience ?
This is the starting point for your self-guided walking tour.
Spend 5 minutes here learning how the game works, learning the history of the Ledger, and solving a challenge.
Spend 5 minutes learning about the history of Congress Hall, and solving a challenge.
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about Commodore John Barry and Independence Square as you walk to your next destination.
5 minutes here.
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve several challenges as you visit this park with many monuments.
Spend about 15 minutes in the park.
Learn about the Athenaeum as you walk by it.
A 2-minute walk from your previous destination.
Learn about Thomas Sully and quickly solve a challenge here.
3-4 minutes here.
A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this church and its important history.
Spend about 10 minutes here.
A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about this temple’s history.
2-3 minutes here.
A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this historical society and solve a challenge.
About 5 minutes here
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Discover who’s interred here and solve a challenge related to a nearby house.
About 6-7 minutes here.
A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about the father of American surgery.
About 4-5 minutes here.
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this historic church and its famous members.
Spend 5-10 minutes here.
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this insurance company created by Benjamin Franklin and solve a challenge in 3-5 minutes.
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Admire this beautiful garden on your way to your next destination
Spend 2 minutes here.
A 4-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 4 challenges as you walk around this beautiful building and learn about its history and that of the buildings surrounding it.
Spend a good 10-15 minutes with the challenges around this location.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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- Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
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Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
- 50 varied challenges
Not Included
- Internet access on your smartphone required
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Tourist Scavenger Hunt.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
You must convert your voucher on our website before beginning the activity.
To do so, your TripAdvisor/Viator account Must Have your Real Email as we will email instructions to them. These will tell you how to convert your purchase on our website to complete the activity.
