Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour

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Private Philadelphia French/English Historical and Architectural Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This private and customizable tour (length/price, interests) for all ages is a great introduction and overview to Philadelphia’s history and culture.

We highlight iconic and historical sites such as Independence Hall and the

Liberty Bell as well as picturesque streets and alleys in residential

neighborhoods

We discuss a huge array of buildings from the Colonial to the Victorian eras,

plus American skyscrapers and modernist buildings.

You will some of the city’s 4000 murals (street art) – the most of any city in the

world, the largest municipal building in the world and the colorful Reading

Terminal Market, home to several Amish businesses. It is the perfect place

for a meal or a snack (not included).

A hotel pick up and drop-off, if your hotel is located in the city center, can also be scheduled.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: VoyageActually

What is included

Included

Included: Private and customisable tour

Not included

Not included: Snacks, Tips

Itinerary

Independence National Historical Park

2 hours

Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, site of George Washington House and depending of type of the thematic of tours Washington Square, Carpenters Hall, 1st and 2nd banks etc...
Society Hill

one hour

One of Philadelphia most historical and picturesque residential neighborhood, an incredible array of colonial and federal houses bordering charming streets and walkways.
Washington Square

one hour

Discover this vibrant and residential neighborhood, an open book of architectural style and home to some of Philadelphia best murals
City Hall Visitor Center

one hour

Discover the geographic heart of Philadelphia, the overwhelming size and style of City Hall and the early skyscrapers of the city and a collection of exquisite 20th century buildings (PSFS, Girard Trust Company, Wannamaker Department Store, Reading Terminal Train station...)
Reading Terminal Market

one hour

One of America's most vibrant and colorful indoor markets in business since 1893. More than 80 merchants occupy the ground floor of the old train station above. The Market has an important Amish section, where products and specialities from Lancaster County are sold
Macy's Philadelphia

30 min

Called Wannamaker, it is America's 2nd oldest department store, on the National Registry of Historical places. A unique building famous for its organ, the largest operating organ in the world.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Starting points varie depending on the length of the tour, the number of of people and type of tour.

End point

End points also varies depending on the length of the tour, the number of of people and type of tour.

Pickup points

Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

We can meet up at your hotel or your rental if it is conveniently located in the relation to the itinerary otherwise we'll define a precise and easy meeting point.