Historian-led walk · Independence Visitor Center
A historian walks you through Revolutionary Philadelphia for two hours, from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to the homes of Washington, Franklin and Hamilton. Pick it for the most reviewed walk in the city at a gentle price, with a free podcast to keep the story going.
You meet at the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street at Sixth and Market, and set off on foot with a historian. The listing names the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the homes of Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, plus the site of the Continental Congress, with Thomas Paine, James Madison, Patrick Henry and Paul Revere in the story.
The format is simple: a walking tour, a guide and a free podcast. Timed tickets for Independence Hall and the interiors of the National Park Service buildings are not included, so this is the outside story with plenty of time for questions. It runs rain or shine. 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.
The listing has 4.7 stars from 651 reviews, the most of any tour on this site. Guests name Josh, Ed and Russ, and keep using the words knowledgeable and entertaining. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Meet at 599 Market St, on the corner of Sixth and Market.
The story of the bell and what it came to mean.
Where the Declaration and the Constitution were argued over.
The homes of Washington, Franklin and Hamilton, with Madison, Paine and Henry along the way.
Keep listening on your own with the free podcast.
★★★★★Josh was exceptional! His knowledge on the history of the founding fathers was entertaining, on point, and accurate. We learned a lot and enjoyed his presentation. Certainly worth every penny.
★★★★★Josh was an Excellent tour guide! We enjoyed every minute with him! Learned so much and he kept us all engaged [...] Best tour we ever took and it was raining the entire time a mere misty rain but that didn’t dampen our enthusiasm for learning!
★★★★★Russ was a brilliant guide and was very passionate about history and the tour. Thank you for passing on some of your knowledge in the two hours that we spent with you
★★★★★Our guide Ed is knowledgeable and we learned a lot about American revolution and independence declaration process.
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At the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St, Philadelphia.
No. The listing excludes Independence Hall timed tickets and the interiors of National Park Service buildings.
2 hours on foot, rain or shine.
No. Valley Forge is about 20 miles west of Philadelphia, in King of Prussia. The half-day tour from Philadelphia goes there.
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