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Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4.0 (4 reviews) 1 h 10 min – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

Harrisburg is nestled along the scenic Susquehanna River and is renowned for its rich history, from its role in early American trade to its significance during the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. This tour explores Harrisburg's history, it's sites and it's stories. You'll get a good layout of the city and you'll discover it's founding. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and you can go anytime, 24/7/365, at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 10 min – 1 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
WalknTours

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires
  • Included: Audio Guide
  • Included: Walking tour on our walking tour app in Harrisburg

Not included

  • Not included: No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Downtown Harrisburg

    25 min

    The tour winds through the streets of Harrisburg stopping at historic stops and sharing the cities stories and secrets.

  2. Stop 2

    Passing by

    The tour starts outside the state museum where you'll hear it's story and be right next to the state house.

  3. Pennsylvania State Capitol

    10 min

    You'll walk up the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps, here it's historic and also scandoulous history, and then be guided through the city.

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

    Learn about the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial and the park.

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    The tour goes by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge and you'll learn it's history and secret door.

  6. Stop 6

    5 min

    Learn the history of the people of Harrisburg, and why the statues are here.

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    You'll see the historic church and learn it's role in history.

  8. Market Square Presbyterian Church

    10 min

    Discover the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the clock nearby and it's story.

  9. Stop 9

    5 min

    The grave is in the open, along the river, discover his story and history.

  10. Stop 10

    Passing by

    The tour ends outside the John Harris-Simon Cameron, the historic house, and you'll learn it's story.

  11. John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion

    Passing by

    The tour ends at the John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear his story and role in Harrisburg.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour starts outside the The State Museum of Pennsylvania, where you'll get an intro then be guided through Harrisburg step by step by our walking tour app.

End point

  • The tour ends at the historic John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear the story of John, and his historic role in this city.

Using your ticket

Below are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :)

Thank you for booking Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Walking Tour.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code harris0612 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code harris0612

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code exorcist1028

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Harrisburg (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Harrisburgs Historic Downtown Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code harris0612

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside the Pennsylvania State Museum on 3rd street near 701 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102 and press play.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.0 out of 5 · 4 reviews
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