Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12

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About this activity

The only tour of its kind! This 1.5 hour walking tour makes revolutionary Philadelphia come alive for children ages 5 through 12. Huzzah! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Step Into Philly Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking tour with an APT-certified guide

Not included

Not included: Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

How did Pennsylvania begin? Learn about the Quakers and hear how Betsy Ross worshipped here at the Free Quaker Meeting House, c. 1783.
United States Mint

Passing by

Philadelphia had the nation’s first mint. Today, this site is the largest mint in the world, producing most of America’s coins.
Benjamin Franklin's Grave

Passing by

Philly’s favorite founding father. See his grave from 1790 and hear about his incredible life, both here in Philly and overseas.
Keys To Community

Passing by

See “Keys to the Community,” a nine-foot bronze bust of founding father Benjamin Franklin by sculptor James Peniston. Why are there keys all over Ben?
Betsy Ross House

Passing by

Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? The house, c. 1740s, has so many wonderful stories. If only the walls could talk.
Elfreth's Alley

Passing by

A National Historic Landmark and the oldest lived-on street in America, dating from 1703. Cobblestones, busybodies, colonial houses, historic fire markers. Could you live like this in the 18th century?
Christ Church

Passing by

Historic Christ Church is a remarkable surviving landmark from the American Revolution. Signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here, along with other notable revolutionary figures.
Independence Hall

Passing by

The United States was born here! The U.S. Constitution was created here! Huzzah! Independence Hall, c. 1733, was the Pennsylvania State House for more than forty years before America separated from Britain in 1776. If only the walls could talk.
Liberty Bell Center

Passing by

Let Freedom Ring! Housed here at the Liberty Bell Center, the Liberty Bell is an iconic and enduring symbol of America.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the benches behind the Free Quaker Meeting House at 500 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106. This is located at the SW corner of Arch Street and N Independence Mall East.

End point

Using your ticket

Please check in with the Guide prior to the start of the Tour.

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.