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Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
- Duration1 hour 30 min
- GroupShared · max 20
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.
Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.
Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.
What to expect
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.
Elfreth's Alley
124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106-2006, United States
The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
When it was first constructed, it laid claim to "longest suspension bridge in the world!"
Christ Church
20 N American St, On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106-4592, United States
Known as the Church of the Revolution, admission is "donation only". Learn from some of the best historians in the city!
B. Free Franklin Post Office
316 Market St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106-9996, United States
The first post office in America!
Carpenters' Hall
320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
See where the seed for America was first planted! Admission is "Donation only" and up to the discretion of guests.
Second Bank of the United States
Chestnut Street, 4th and 5th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
A presidential portrait gallery run by the parks department.
The most famous bell in America!
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
We'll discuss the importance of Independence Hall, its roll in the Revolutionary War, and our brave founding fathers who walked through the halls.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Departure Point: Anima (We meet outside of this pet store across the street from the Starbucks on the corner of 3rd and Arch) Address: 302 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
End
The tour concludes outside of Independence Hall around 5th and Chestnut, about four blocks away from the starting location. Our guides will happily provide directions back to the start if needed.
Redemption
Look for one of our local guides on the corner of 3rd and Arch Street. They will check you in!
What's included
Included
- 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia
- Pass by 15+ Philadelphia sites including Christ Church, and Ben Franklin Court
- Learn about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today
- Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City
- Photo Stops at 10+ Sites including Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and Liberty Bell
- Visit Carpenter's Hall (Note: Site currently closed, will visit when available to public)
- Local Guide; tours are led by a former stand up comedian and history teacher
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 20 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (0–12), Adult (13–64), Senior (65–99)
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- America/New_York
- Product code
- 35943P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.9/ 52,436 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1,359) and Tripadvisor (1,077).
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