Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites

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About this activity

Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.

Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.

Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Founding Footsteps

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Included: Pass by 15+ Philadelphia sites including Christ Church, and Ben Franklin Court
Included: Learn about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today
Included: Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City
Included: Photo Stops at 10+ Sites including Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and Liberty Bell
Included: Visit Carpenter's Hall (Note: Site currently closed, will visit when available to public)
Included: Local Guide; tours are led by a former stand up comedian and history teacher

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Betsy Ross House

7 min Admission not included

Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.
Elfreth's Alley

10 min

The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Passing by

When it was first constructed, it laid claim to "longest suspension bridge in the world!"
Christ Church

7 min

Known as the Church of the Revolution, admission is "donation only". Learn from some of the best historians in the city!
B. Free Franklin Post Office

5 min Admission not included

The first post office in America!
Carpenters' Hall

7 min

See where the seed for America was first planted! Admission is "Donation only" and up to the discretion of guests.
Second Bank of the United States

15 min

A presidential portrait gallery run by the parks department.
Stop 8

15 min Admission not included

The most famous bell in America!
Independence Hall

10 min Admission not included

We'll discuss the importance of Independence Hall, its roll in the Revolutionary War, and our brave founding fathers who walked through the halls.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure Point: Anima

(We meet outside of this pet store across the street from the Starbucks on the corner of 3rd and Arch)

Address: 302 Arch Street,

Philadelphia, PA 19106

End point

The tour concludes outside of Independence Hall around 5th and Chestnut, about four blocks away from the starting location. Our guides will happily provide directions back to the start if needed.

Using your ticket

Look for one of our local guides on the corner of 3rd and Arch Street. They will check you in!

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.