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Explore Philadelphia: Founding Fathers Walking Tour
4.7
891 Ratings
Philadelphia
Immerse yourself in America’s founding history on a Philadelphia tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and learn about George Washington at the Museum of the American Revolution.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Singer - Meet your guide at the Signers Garden in the middle of the Independence National Historical Park and begin your amazing journey of the past. Visit several unmissable sites on this historical Old City Philadelphia tour. This experience ditches the guidebooks and gives you a dose of history from a local perspective.
What's Included
- Engaging local guide fluent in English
- Donation to a local charity
- Educational presentation on George Washington with included museum entry
- Covered National Park Service fee for guided tours
- Insider tips on local attractions and dining
- Tour Philadelphia’s famous landmarks with a local expert
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Skip the documentaries on the History Channel. Experience firsthand the sites that defined the United States on this tour of Philadelphia. You’ll visit the location where the US Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were endorsed, The Liberty Bell, the residence of Betsy Ross, and much more! The tour also includes an exclusive presentation on George Washington at the Museum of the American Revolution.
- Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended
- Entrance into buildings/sites are on a time and queue permitting basis
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- This tour does not go inside Christ Church on the 5:30 pm departure. We will view it from the outside
- Some churches may not be open to us on a Sunday.
Location
Signer's Garden
Chestnut Street
Signers Garden, 498 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chris_d
Aug 20, 2024
Great experience - Adam was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. My kid spilled his drink 🤦♀️ and Adam was on it even though he didn't have to be. Thank you. He took his time with the facts asked if we had questions gave recommendations for different things to fo and eat. Over all great experience thank you
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Gilberto
Aug 17, 2024
Great Walking tour within Historical Philly Center - Our guide Christa was great, on time, and took us to explore the most interesting historical sites within the city center, just as described on the tour. She was open to respond to all questions with enthusiasm and grace. Two well invested hours that we take home back from a short travel to Philly. Thanks Teacher Christa!!
The Cruz-Lopez Family.
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Cindy_f
Aug 16, 2024
Philly walking tour - Happy recommend Explore Philadelphia walking tour. 2 1!2 hours of seeing the sights and learning history. Marty was great.
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Jennifer_a
Jun 23, 2024
Great walking tour - Alex was a wonderful tour guide. Great history discussions and he made sure we all stayed together as a group. After tour gave great recommendations for other places or food to go to. Great tour.
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Jeannine_s
Apr 30, 2024
Extremely knowledgeable tour guide - Adam was personable and quite knowledgeable of the history of the area and was able to answer any question we would ask. He brought enthusiasm and interacted with the group. Great sense of humor and provided excellent recommendations for other sites we could see later. I especially appreciated his prompt answers to questions I sent prior to the tour. In addition, the small group size made a comfortable atmosphere.
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Annie_w
Apr 10, 2024
GREAT EXPERIENCE! - We had the priviledge to have Carla as our guide. She was very knowledgeable, interesting, she made sure we had time to enjoy every step of this tour. She answered questions in a professional matter. I highly recommend this tour and especially Carla :)
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Caroline_r
Apr 1, 2024
A terrific history lesson! - Loved hearing all about the history of the founding of our nation. I treating facts about the liberty bell and William Penn and the Quakers in addition to many facts about the founding fathers.
Carla was terrific — very informative.
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Danny_b
Apr 1, 2024
Foot steps of our founding fathers - Tom was a fantastic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide! Enjoyed Washington’s tent, Franklin’s grave and the Betsy Ross house
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Sarah_c
Mar 2, 2024
Great value - Highly recommend this tour! We learned a lot and had a great time. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly!
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Kenfranklin
Feb 28, 2024
Awesome experience - Took the Flavors If Philly Food tour hosted by tour Guide Adam who did an excellent job with explaining the history of Phillys most iconic foods which included tomotoe pizza pie made with San Marzano Tomatoes, Philly Cheese steak, a chocolate chip cookie one of the oldest cookie shops in Philly 4th St Cookie, and a Whoopie burger which was featured on Food Network on the road and Best Of Philly 2014. After the tour I had some Ox tail frim Caredas Caribbean Cuisine at the Reading Terminal which is now the best ox I've ever had.
The Reading Terminal Market is definitely a place you want to visit many times if you're a foodie.
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