Philadelphia Trip Overview
Discover the birthplace of American democracy on this guided, 90 to 120 minute walking tour around Philadelphia, the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ Hear interesting stories about the history of Philadelphia and America while seeing historic landmarks like Independence Hall(outside only), the Liberty Bell, and the Betsy Ross House, to name a few. You may choose to add on a 90 minute city tour. This option uses public transit or walking only.
(Kids of all ages and dogs welcomed)
(Tour is also offered in German)
(Also available as a 75 minute virtual Zoom lecture)
Additional Info
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
Starts: Philadelphia, United States
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Discover the birthplace of American democracy on this guided, 90 to 120 minute walking tour around Philadelphia, the ‘City of Brotherly Love.’ Hear interesting stories about the history of Philadelphia and America while seeing historic landmarks like Independence Hall(outside only), the Liberty Bell, and the Betsy Ross House, to name a few. You may choose to add on a 90 minute city tour. This option uses public transit or walking only.
(Kids of all ages and dogs welcomed)
(Tour is also offered in German)
(Also available as a 75 minute virtual Zoom lecture)
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The President’s House, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
See where the first two Presidents lived, learn about the lives and fate of the enslaved African-Americans who toiled there.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Birthplace of democracy where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed OUTSIDE ONLY unless special arrangements can be made
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Home of the Liberty Bell… enter if wait time short
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Carpenters’ Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2708
See the site of the First Continental Congress.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Elfreth’s Alley, 126 Elfreths Aly, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2006
See the houses on the oldest continuously occupied street in British North America.
Houses here date back to 1724
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1999
See the exterior of the house in which Betsy Ross sewed our first flag and learn the story behind it.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin’s Grave, 5th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
See the site where Benjamin Franklin and some of his family are buried. Visit through the fence
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: First Bank of the United States, 302 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4229
See the neo-classical masterpiece that housed the First Bank of the United States.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Christ Church, 20 N American St On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4592
See the exterior of this historic church and learn it’s important role in the colonial period OUTSIDE ONLY.
Duration: 5 minutes
