2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
9 people
English
Philadelphia’s critical role in the founding of the United States makes it a treasure trove of historical landmarks and stories. Delve deep into its past on this private guided walking tour, which offers ample time to ask questions, take photos, and soak up the history. After exploring Philadelphia’s Historic District, you’ll wrap up the tour with tickets to visit Independence Hall at your own pace.
Learn about the city’s role in the American revolution and fight for independence. See Benjamin Franklin’s Grave from the outside, and walk by the National Constitution Centre, dedicated to telling the story of the U.S. Constitution.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Explore Franklin Court, the historic site where Benjamin Franklin lived and worked during his time in Philadelphia, and walk past the first post office in America, established by Benjamin Franklin in 1775 who was appointed the first Postmaster General of the United States.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
See Christ Church, founded in the 17th century which played an important role in American history attended by many of the founding fathers, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Betsy Ross.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Discover The President’s House Site, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during their terms in the office including a memorial that honours the enslaved Africans who lived and worked there.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
See Carpenters’ Hall, where the First Continental Congress met in 1774 which is now a museum, featuring exhibits and artefacts from the colonial period, and snap a picture of the Liberty Bell, an independence and freedom symbol of America.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
End the tour with tickets to Independence Hall, where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included