The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

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About this activity

Are you looking for a way to discover Philadelphia’s Old City without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

Find out about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence like Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton
Hear from producer Reid Addis, a local architect and tour guide
Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Every building in Philadelphia has a story to tell. The materials, technology, and styles in vogue, when these buildings were constructed, might reveal one story, while the people who designed, built, lived, and worked in them often add a narrative of their own. Come with me on this walking tour to hear about the events that took place in and around Philadelphia’s Old City buildings. Along the way, I’ll tell you about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence.
Elfreth's Alley

Passing by

Starting in Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, you'll hear the story of the city's early history.
Christ Church

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll see Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Deborah Franklin all worshiped at some point.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll see Fragments of Franklin Court and the sections where Ben Franklin spent the last years of his life.
Carpenters' Hall

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll see Carpenters’ Hall, the first craft guild in America and home of the First Continental Congress.
First Bank of the United States

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll see the First Bank of the United States, created by Alexander Hamilton, which sparked the beginning of the two-party system.
Merchants Exchange Building

Passing by

You'll pass by the Merchants Exchange Building and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.
Stop 8

Passing by

On this tour, you’ll also hear about Alexander Hamilton’s time in Philadelphia and the scandal he was involved in.
Second Bank of the United States

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll see the Second Bank of the United States, which looks Grecian in style.
Robert Morris Statue

Passing by

You'll pass by the statue of Robert Morris. You'll learn about the man and hear a bit about why the statue is controversial.
Library Hall

Passing by

You'll pass by Library Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.
Old City Hall

Passing by

Along with hearing about the Old City Hall, you'll learn a lot about the American Revolution which will loom large, as will the founding of our government, in which Benjamin Franklin had a large role to play. He’s the only person to have signed the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance, and the Treaty of Paris.
Congress Hall

Passing by

You'll pass by Congress Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.
Stop 14

Passing by

The tour wraps up at the President's House Site. From there you'll see several landmarks tied to the American Revolution.
Stop 15

Passing by

Along the way, you’ll see The Liberty Bell, where you’ll hear its story and discover what it commemorates.
Independence Hall

Passing by

On this tour, you’ll walk the same streets as Philadelphia’s founding fathers and mothers to Independence Hall.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of Independence Hall.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.