The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

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 install the Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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.

Starting in Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, you’ll hear the story of the city’s early history.

Along the way, you’ll see Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Deborah Franklin all worshiped at some point.

Along the way, you’ll see Fragments of Franklin Court and the sections where Ben Franklin spent the last years of his life.

Along the way, you’ll see Carpenters’ Hall, the first craft guild in America and home of the First Continental Congress.

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.

You’ll pass by the Merchants Exchange Building and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia’s start.

On this tour, you’ll also hear about Alexander Hamilton’s time in Philadelphia and the scandal he was involved in.

Along the way, you’ll see the Second Bank of the United States, which looks Grecian in style.

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.

You’ll pass by Library Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia’s start.

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.

You’ll pass by Congress Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia’s start.

The tour wraps up at the President’s House Site. From there you’ll see several landmarks tied to the American Revolution.

Along the way, you’ll see The Liberty Bell, where you’ll hear its story and discover what it commemorates.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

• The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia
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• 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

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VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You’ve been sent an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.