Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
by Founding Footsteps
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This walking tour lasts about one and a half hours and covers more than 15 historic sites in Philadelphia's Old City. The guide is the company's founder, a former stand-up comedian and history teacher, who shares historical facts with humor. The tour begins with a visit to the Betsy Ross House courtyard, where participants spend about seven minutes. Next, the group walks to Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in the original American colonies, with a stop of around ten minutes. The tour continues past the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, once the longest suspension bridge in the world. A stop at Christ Church, known as the Church of the Revolution, lasts about seven minutes; admission is by donation. The route includes the B. Free Franklin Post Office, the first post office in America, with a five-minute stop. Carpenters' Hall is also included, with about seven minutes spent there; admission is by donation and subject to visitor discretion. The tour visits the Second Bank of the United States, featuring a presidential portrait gallery maintained by the parks department, with a fifteen-minute stop. The Liberty Bell is a highlight, with a fifteen-minute visit to see the most famous bell in America. The final stop is Independence Hall, where the guide explains its role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of the nation during a ten-minute visit. The tour includes photo stops at more than ten sites but does not include museum admission fees. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Betsy Ross House
Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum itself is not included, but tickets can be bought at the gift shop after the tour.
7 min
Elfreth's Alley
See the oldest continuously inhabited street in the original American colonies, known for its historic homes.
10 min
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
View the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was built.
Christ Church
Visit Christ Church, called the Church of the Revolution. Admission is by donation. Guides include some of Philadelphia’s best historians.
7 min
B. Free Franklin Post Office
Stop at the first post office established in America.
5 min
Carpenters' Hall
See the site where early American plans were formed. Admission is by donation, with payment up to visitor discretion.
7 min
Second Bank of the United States
View the presidential portrait gallery managed by the parks department inside the Second Bank of the United States.
15 min
Famous Bell
Pass by the bell known as the most famous in America, spending about 15 minutes here if selected.
15 min
Independence Hall
Learn about the importance of Independence Hall in the Revolutionary War and the role of the founding fathers who worked there.
10 min
Meeting point
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 point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites
by Founding Footsteps
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$87Overview
This walking tour lasts about one and a half hours and covers more than 15 historic sites in Philadelphia's Old City. The guide is the company's founder, a former stand-up comedian and history teacher, who shares historical facts with humor. The tour begins with a visit to the Betsy Ross House courtyard, where participants spend about seven minutes. Next, the group walks to Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in the original American colonies, with a stop of around ten minutes. The tour continues past the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, once the longest suspension bridge in the world. A stop at Christ Church, known as the Church of the Revolution, lasts about seven minutes; admission is by donation. The route includes the B. Free Franklin Post Office, the first post office in America, with a five-minute stop. Carpenters' Hall is also included, with about seven minutes spent there; admission is by donation and subject to visitor discretion. The tour visits the Second Bank of the United States, featuring a presidential portrait gallery maintained by the parks department, with a fifteen-minute stop. The Liberty Bell is a highlight, with a fifteen-minute visit to see the most famous bell in America. The final stop is Independence Hall, where the guide explains its role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of the nation during a ten-minute visit. The tour includes photo stops at more than ten sites but does not include museum admission fees. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Betsy Ross House
Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum itself is not included, but tickets can be bought at the gift shop after the tour.
7 min
Elfreth's Alley
See the oldest continuously inhabited street in the original American colonies, known for its historic homes.
10 min
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
View the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which was the longest suspension bridge in the world when it was built.
Christ Church
Visit Christ Church, called the Church of the Revolution. Admission is by donation. Guides include some of Philadelphia’s best historians.
7 min
B. Free Franklin Post Office
Stop at the first post office established in America.
5 min
Carpenters' Hall
See the site where early American plans were formed. Admission is by donation, with payment up to visitor discretion.
7 min
Second Bank of the United States
View the presidential portrait gallery managed by the parks department inside the Second Bank of the United States.
15 min
Famous Bell
Pass by the bell known as the most famous in America, spending about 15 minutes here if selected.
15 min
Independence Hall
Learn about the importance of Independence Hall in the Revolutionary War and the role of the founding fathers who worked there.
10 min
Meeting point
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 point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.