Historical Early America Tour in Philadelphia (Center City East)

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About this activity

You can create your own start time subject to my approval, of course, as to my availability for any particular hour you choose.

(You have an option to choose your own start time or go with the further discounted set times of: 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. daily.)

Visit various American Revolutionary historic sites and unique vistas within the eastern section of the Center City section of America's first capital.

See places where people have lived continuously since the 1700's, important locations of the planning of the American Revolution, the home of the inventor of electricity, and more.

I’m a native, so my tours aren’t corporate, scripted, or shouted through a megaphone. I keep it relaxed, engaging, and actually fun - more like exploring with a local than surviving one of those loud, cookie‑cutter, obnoxious tours.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Bob

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Youth (12–20 years) · Adults (21–59 years) · Seniors (60–111 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guiding services.

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Private transportation
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Public transportation

Itinerary

Independence Hall

Passing by

Location where the United States of America's Constitution and the Declaration of Independence was created.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.
Liberty Bell Center

15 min

World famous bell.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.
Washington Square

15 min

Historical square and nearby cultural site.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.
Carpenters' Hall

Passing by

Famous historical site that was very important before the American Revolution.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.
Second Bank of the United States

Passing by

Famous historical site.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.
Benjamin Franklin's Grave

15 min Admission not included

Walk through a nearby portal where he used to traverse, see the ruins of his home, and view his grave.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

(There is a $5 fee to actually enter the graveyard, but that would be self-guided, because the grave is visible from the public sidewalk.)
Elfreth's Alley

10 min

America's oldest continuously inhabited street.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.
First Bank of the United States

Passing by

The first bank of the official U.S., and see a nearby recreation of the first bank of the original colonial Confederacy.

You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

West side of 4th Street near the entrance of the Bourse building at the base of the stairwell leading up into The Bourse, and near the intersection of South 4th Street and the small street known as Ranstead Street.