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Constitutional Walking Tour: Philadelphia's Historic Journey
4.7
824 Ratings
Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia’s historic sites on a 75-minute walking tour. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and more. Discover America’s birthplace.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- National Constitution Center - Meeting point and tour intro
- The President’s House - This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.
- Declaration House (Graff House) - Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.
- Liberty Bell Center - The quintessential icon of American Freedom
- Independence Hall - Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
- Congress Hall - Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800
- Old City Hall - The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
- The Signer - You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
- American Philosophical Society Museum - Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
- Library Hall - The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
- Second Bank of the United States - One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
- Carpenters’ Hall - The birthplace of the American Identity
- New Hall Military Museum - Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
- First Bank of the United States - Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
- Franklin Court - Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
- Christ Church - An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
- Betsy Ross House - Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
- Arch Street Meeting House - Home to the Society of Friends
- Christ Church Cemetery - The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin
What's Included
- View the birthplace of The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution
- Tour proceeds regardless of weather conditions
- Enjoy a concise 75-minute walking tour
- Explore America’s Most Historic Area on foot
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a pedestrian exploration of America’s most historical region with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. This is the very location where the foundations of the United States were laid down. Travel back in time and visit the very spot where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were formulated. On this 75-minute stroll, you will encounter over 20 historical sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
- Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine
- Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.
Location
National Constitution Center
Arch Street
Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(824 Ratings)
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Jack_r
Jul 22, 2024
The guide was very knowledgeable - The guide was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. She was also patient with questions and loved her job.
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Peter_l
Jul 15, 2024
Perfect Tour of Philadelphia - Hannah was awesome! This was a great tour in the heart of Philadelphia. Hannah shared a ton of great information. I would recommend it to anyone that is interested in the history of Philadelphia or just wants to be entertained.
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Sheila
Jul 13, 2024
Historical sights in Philadelphia. - We fully enjoyed our tour. The tour guide was very helpful and made sure we saw as many sights as possible. She also told us about other places we should visit. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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William_r
Jul 8, 2024
Highly informative tour... - Highly informative tour that was worth the time. I believe tour guide's name was Hannah? It was 95 degrees that day with a real-feel temperature in the low 100s. Fifteen of us started the tour, and three of us ended it. It was worth the heat to get a better understanding of these historical sites in Philadelphia.
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Nicholas_s
Jul 4, 2024
Breathtaking! - The guide is tremendously knowledgeable and affable. He was extremely enthusiastic about sharing his love of colonial American history. His enthusiasm was truly infectious! Quite a charismatic guide!
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Richardjf9621dv
Jul 3, 2024
Walking tour through Philadelphia history. - Our tour guide Michael was very informative and friendly. This tour was educational and we had a great time learning about our history.
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Chris
Jul 1, 2024
Great history!! - Our tour guide was FABULOUS! he was not only very informative but was animated, courteous and funny. It was truly a great tour with money and time well spent.
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Brandi_d
Jun 24, 2024
Our guide was so... - Our guide was so wonderful and educational.. would recommend for anyone wanting a quick lesson in history and the area
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Elleonora_s
Jun 29, 2024
A nice, short tour to do with teens - Our gyide was nice and knew his stuff. The tour itself is a bit ”thin” as there are not that many stops. So it should work perfectly for those that are not that much into history and culture. The tour offers too little content and too few stops for someone who is a little bit interested in how America came about.
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Traci_o
Jun 29, 2024
The information was very... - The information was very good however I was under the impression that we would be touring the Independence Hall. Rather than talking about it.
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