WeVenture · Signers' Garden, Chestnut St
WeVenture's local guides walk you through Independence National Historical Park, from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell to Elfreth's Alley, and finish with a demonstration at the Museum of the American Revolution. Pick it for the best-rounded first morning in Revolutionary Philadelphia.
WeVenture runs this walk from Signers' Garden on Chestnut Street. You pass Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were created, see the Liberty Bell, and walk down Elfreth's Alley, which the listing calls the nation's oldest continuously inhabited residential street. There are stops at the Betsy Ross House and at Benjamin Franklin's burial site.
Then you climb the steps into the recreated site of the President's House, where the guide tells the stories of the two presidents who lived there and of the people around them who rarely make the textbooks. The walk ends with a special presentation at the Museum of the American Revolution featuring Washington's war tent, and a discount on museum admission to use after the tour. The National Park Service fee and a donation to a local community organization are included. This walk stays in Philadelphia. Valley Forge is about 20 miles west of Philadelphia, in King of Prussia. Pair it with the half-day tour from Philadelphia on another day for the winter of 1777-78.
With 4.9 stars from 467 reviews, this is one of the best-loved walks in the city. Guests name Tom, Caroline, Pat and John, and several mention good tips for lunch afterwards. It lasts 2 hours 30 minutes and cancels free up to 24 hours before.
Meet at the garden on Chestnut Street, in the middle of the historic park.
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, with the story behind both.
The old brick lane, then the Betsy Ross House and Franklin's grave.
Up the steps into the recreated site and the lives of everyone who lived there.
A demonstration at the Museum of the American Revolution, with Washington's war tent.
★★★★★Tom was an excellent guide. He was very enthusiastic and had a lot of stories about our founding fathers and others that we didn't know about. I've taken many tours around the world, and he ranks as one of the best!
★★★★★Caroline was a great guide. She relayed a lot of historical information, kept us on pace, and recommended places to eat afterward. This was a very good overview tour that hit a lot of different sites so you could come back on your own to explore more in depth, if you want.
★★★★★Pat was awesome. Great narrative and spoke clearly. Answered all questions. A wealth of knowledge.
★★★★★Our guide John was an excellent historian and delivered many facts along our route. I truly enjoyed spending this time so much more as I gained the knowledge to appreciate all the sights!
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At Signers' Garden, 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
No. The listing has you pass Independence Hall and view the Liberty Bell; the stop you walk into is the recreated President's House site.
A demonstration there is included, featuring Washington's war tent, plus a discount on admission to use after the tour.
No. Valley Forge is about 20 miles west of Philadelphia, in King of Prussia. The half-day tour and the private tour go there.
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Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and a demonstration at the Museum of the American Revolution with a local guide.
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