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Every page on Valley Forge National Historical Park in one place. Most visitors start with the tours, then read the guides.
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Tours
- All tours
- Valley Forge Half-Day Tour from PhiladelphiaThe van from Philadelphia, a guide who brings the encampment to life, and Washington's Headquarters on one relaxed half day.
- Valley Forge Private Driving TourPickup at your door in Philadelphia, a private guide and a route built around you, from the huts to the chapel.
- Museum of the American Revolution TicketTwo days in the museum, the "Revolution" film and Washington's war tent, a few blocks from Independence Hall.
- History, Highlights and Revolution Walking TourIndependence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Elfreth's Alley and a demonstration at the museum, with a discount to go back in.
- Revolution and the Founders History TourTwo hours with a historian round the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the founders' homes, plus a free podcast.
- Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old CityThe Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in 90 minutes, with plenty of laughs.
- Independence Mall: Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross, Christ ChurchThe Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Elfreth's Alley, then inside Christ Church and on to Franklin's grave.
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historic District21 sites in 90 minutes with a history teacher's company, outside only, for the lowest price on this site.
- Museum of the American Revolution Guided TourAn expert guide and empty galleries before opening, with museum admission included and time to stay on after.
- Philadelphia Private Driving TourOld City, South Philly, the Parkway and Fairmount Park by private car, with your own guide and parking paid.
- Walk the Path to Independence for America's 250thSociety Hill's lanes to the old State House, from Join, or Die! to the Declaration, with a resident guide.
Guides
- All guides
- Valley Forge ticketsEntry is free. What costs money: the trolley, the guided tours from Philadelphia and the audio tour.
- How long at Valley ForgePlans for one hour, a half day and a full day, and the 10-mile loop stop by stop.
- Valley Forge trolley tour90 minutes, $24, the full 2026 schedule, phone booking and the alternatives from Philadelphia.
- What happened at Valley ForgeThe winter of 1777-78 month by month: the huts, disease, von Steuben and the myths.
- Philadelphia to Valley ForgeAbout 20 miles: by car, SEPTA bus, bike or a guided tour with the van included.
- Is Valley Forge worth itWho will love it, what to expect, a half-day plan and what guests say.
Blog
- All posts
- Valley Forge and America's 250thThe Fourth of July weekend at the park, what is left of the 50th year, and the Encampment 250 calendar from December 2027.
- Valley Forge in winter 2026-27Short days, holiday closures, the last trolley dates of the year, the March-In and what is open at Washington's Headquarters.
- Valley Forge fall foliage 2026Peak colour, the trails that show it best, the trolley's last weekends and a half-day plan that ends before the early dusk.
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