Immerse yourself in the history of Philadelphia with a self-guided walking audio tour. Explore the city’s revolutionary past and iconic landmarks, including the Liberty Bell. No expiration, lifetime validity!
Immerse yourself in the history of Philadelphia with a self-guided walking audio tour. Explore the city’s revolutionary past and iconic landmarks, including the Liberty Bell. No expiration, lifetime validity!
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Liberty Bell Center - Next on the list is the Liberty Bell! Discover what makes this bell iconic and why it is prone to cracking. As its history and grandeur are explored, its significance in later years is also examined, particularly as Americans fought for freedom from slavery, equal voting rights, and true liberty.
Note: This 3+ mile-long tour…
- Liberty Bell Center - Next on the list is the Liberty Bell! Discover what makes this bell iconic and why it is prone to cracking. As its history and grandeur are explored, its significance in later years is also examined, particularly as Americans fought for freedom from slavery, equal voting rights, and true liberty.
Note: This 3+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Philadelphia in 1-2 hours.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Betsy Ross House - The journey takes a step back in time to the birth of the American flag! Often overshadowed by the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, this historic home has a legacy that is more visible today. Learn about Betsy Ross and her pivotal meeting with George Washington one morning during Sunday service at Christ Church.
- Philadelphia City Hall - Embark on a journey into America’s past at Philadelphia’s City Hall! As the heart of Historic Philly is explored, delve into the 1700s to uncover the foundations of the Revolutionary War. Discover the deep roots George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other Founding Fathers had in Philadelphia. Explore the events leading up to the revolt, including the catalyst: the Tea Tax.
- Independence Square - Finally, arrive at Independence Hall, the birthplace of America. This is where the First Continental Congress unified the colonial states into one entity, working together. It is where military revolts and battles against the British were planned. It is also where the Second Continental Congress took place, gathering votes from across all the colonies. Ultimately, this is where the Declaration of Independence, and America, was brought to life. As this historic hall is explored, learn about additional American figures like John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and John Adams, and their contributions to the new nation. Understand what Independence Hall represented to colonial Americans and what it represents to modern Americans today. Also, check out George Washington’s statue out front and delve into his backstory.
- West Washington Square - At the corner of historic Washington Square, catch a glimpse of where it all began: the site of the First Continental Congress. Explore the consequences of this historic conference before approaching the iconic Independence Hall.
- Benjamin Franklin Museum - Then head over to Ben Franklin’s museum. This historic statesman figures heavily in America’s past, and learn why. As the museum is walked through, peel back the layers of his personality, learning about his vast store of knowledge and huge diversity of interests. Then, jump to the anti-hero to Franklin’s hero: the traitor Benedict Arnold. As the walk continues, learn all about what Arnold planned to do and how.
- The President’s House - Next, visit the very first White House! Explore the original presidential home of George Washington and then of John Adams. Here, dive into the history of the presidents’ lives and better understand life during the colonial era.
- Declaration House - Then head over to another unique historic home: the Graff House. This is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and where Ben Franklin helped him edit it. Walk in the footsteps of these earliest inklings of American freedom as this site is passed by! Plus, take this opportunity to learn about Thomas Jefferson and understand his life and contributions towards American independence.
- The African American Museum in Philadelphia - Philadelphia’s history may be all about independence and freedom, but that didn’t apply to African-Americans! As this wonderful museum is passed, continue to explore slavery and its impact on early America. Learn about the historic contributions of African-Americans like Crispus Attucks and others.
- Franklin Square - The journey into America’s past then brings us to Franklin Square, where rest can be taken and everything else that Ben Franklin did can be caught up on, other than driving independence of course! Learn about his many books, ideas, and of course… experiments!
- Bolt of Lightning. . . A Memorial to Benjamin Franklin - That brings us to this gigantic memorial to Franklin’s most beloved discovery – electricity! Here, explore what exactly Ben Franklin was discovering, why he wanted to try, and how exactly he planned to do it!
- National Constitution Center - Next, pass by the National Constitution Center. Just like with the Declaration of Independence, learn about how the colonists gathered here in Philadelphia to formalize their union into a concrete nation: the United States of America. Explore how American citizens’ most fundamental rights were guaranteed, laying the basis for American society today.
- United States Mint - The walk then brings us to the Mint! Learn about the gold and silver coins that formed the basis of the early American economy, and about the copper, nickel, and paper that make our money today!
- Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - Walk by Benjamin Franklin’s grave and learn about an important part of his legacy: the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania. Discover how UPenn represented Franklin’s ideals for the young nation’s next generation and how his legacy continues to shine through Philadelphia today.
- Elfreth’s Alley - This brings us to Elfreth’s Alley, the modern Instagram hot-spot of Philly and the historic origins of this great city. As the very first downtown, Elfreth’s has seen generations of changes but has remained as quaint and colonial as ever!
- Christ Church - Then walk over to historic Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and plenty of other American revolutionaries worshipped. Pass by the Church, diving into its historical significance and admiring its soaring architecture.
- Museum of the American Revolution - That brings us to the Museum of the American Revolution! The journey ends near here, allowing the opportunity to step inside if not enough revolutionary history has been experienced already!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on a journey through history by following in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, exploring the iconic Liberty Bell, and experiencing the struggle for American Independence with a self-guided audio tour! Travel back to the historic days of Philadelphia, where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their revolutionary…
Embark on a journey through history by following in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, exploring the iconic Liberty Bell, and experiencing the struggle for American Independence with a self-guided audio tour! Travel back to the historic days of Philadelphia, where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their revolutionary allies made history.
Once booked, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and start your tour. Ensure you have a good internet/Wi-Fi connection for these steps. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.