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Activitate Philadelphia, USA
Take the Path to Independence, starting in Society Hill
5,0
(3 recenzii)
1 h 30 min
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din 5
3 recenzii
Despre activitate
This is the only walking tour through Society Hill, Philadelphia - America's largest concentration of Colonial-era homes.
Join a local resident on this 90-minute walking tour that begins at Philadelphia’s oldest remaining tavern (still open!), winds through Colonial Philadelphia's most picturesque cobblestone streets in Society Hill, and concludes at Independence National Park in Old City. Learn how artisans, merchants, printers, clergy, and other locals shaped public opinion in the struggle between Patriots and Loyalists from 1754 to 1776. And, enjoy Colonial architectural notes from an Urban Planner.
Owned, operated, and guided by a local.
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Pe scurt
- Durată
- 1 h 30 min
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Cel mult 25 persoane
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid audio
- engleză
- Organizator
- Join, or Die! Walking Tour.
Vârste: Copii (0–6 ani) · Tineri (7–17 ani) · Adulți (18–110 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: Government Fees
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Alcoholic beverages: Tour begins next to Man Full of Trouble - Philadelphia's oldest tavern. Visit www.joinordietour.com to purchase drink + tour package.
Itinerar
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Oprirea 1
15 min
We begin at Philadelphia’s oldest surviving tavern, a 1700s watering hole once a lively stop for sailors and dock workers from Dock Street. Arrive a little early to enjoy an ale and get into the colonial spirit before the tour sets off.
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Headhouse/Shambles
5 min
Walk beneath the Shambles, the oldest open-air market structure still standing in Philadelphia.
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Oprirea 3
10 min
Built between 1758–1761 in Society Hill, this elegant Georgian church was attended by early US leaders and stands almost unchanged since the 18th century.
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Oprirea 4
5 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
Admire the stately Federal-style mansion once owned by wealthy merchant Henry Hill and later by Dr. Philip Physick, the “Father of American Surgery.” You’ll see one of Society Hill’s best-preserved 18th-century façades and its charming garden setting, a reminder of the neighborhood’s early elite.
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Oprirea 5
Trecere fără oprire
Pause outside the elegant Society Hill residence where James Madison lived while serving in the Continental Congress.
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Oprirea 6
Trecere fără oprire
See the grand Georgian mansion of Samuel Powel, Philadelphia’s last colonial mayor and a trusted host to Washington, Adams, and Franklin.
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Oprirea 7
5 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
Stand before the refined Society Hill home once connected to Governor John Penn and statesman Benjamin Chew. Its dignified façade hints at the wealth, influence, and political tension that surrounded Philadelphia’s Loyalist leadership during the 1760s and 1770s.
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Oprirea 8
5 min
Stand at the site of Philadelphia’s most influential colonial tavern, once a bustling hub for delegates of the First Continental Congress. Imagine the clatter of tankards, heated debates, and late-night strategy sessions that shaped the Revolution.
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Benjamin Rush Garden
10 min
Stroll through this peaceful garden honoring Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration and a leading Patriot voice in Philadelphia. From here you can view the Bicentennial Bell, gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1976, a fitting reminder of how far the city had come since the Revolution Rush helped inspire.
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Oprirea 10
5 min Intrarea nu este inclusă
See the historic hall where the First Continental Congress met and the colonies first coordinated their response to British rule.
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Oprirea 11
Trecere fără oprire
Admire the monumental Greek Revival building that once housed the nation’s central bank.
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Oprirea 12
10 min
Stand in the landscaped square where Philadelphians gathered to hear the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Toți participanții se întâlnesc la punctul de întâlnire.
Punct de întâlnire
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Meet next to Philadelphia's oldest remaining tavern, Man Full of Trouble. Arrive early to enjoy an ale (or two) at the tavern!
Punct de final
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The tour ends at the Liberty Beer Garden, stop in for a drink with a great view of the historic Pennsylvania State House in the foreground.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
|---|---|
| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
- Organizatorul poate anula dacă vremea nu permite; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.
- Organizatorul poate anula dacă nu se strâng destui participanți; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.
Bine de știut
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Părerea călătorilor
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