Founding Footsteps · Rocket Fizz, 302 Arch St
A guide who is a former teacher and stand-up comedian walks you from Arch Street to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell in 1 hour 30 minutes. Pick it if you want the founders served with jokes, at a pace that suits a short morning.
The walk starts outside Rocket Fizz at 302 Arch Street and follows Benjamin Franklin and the founders through Old City. The listing names the Betsy Ross House, where the first flag is said to have been made, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Elfreth's Alley, Christ Church, the B. Free Franklin Post Office and Carpenters' Hall.
The hook is the guide, billed as a former teacher and stand-up comedian, and guests agree the jokes land. One guest wrote that the funny delivery made a longish walk feel short, and another enjoyed a coffee stop on a cold day. You see the sites from outside: admissions and Independence Hall tickets are not 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.
The listing has 4.8 stars from 234 reviews. A guest names the company Founding Footsteps, and guides named in reviews include Nick, Seamus, Joseph and John. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Meet outside Rocket Fizz on Arch Street.
The house where the first flag is said to have been sewn.
The old brick lane, then Christ Church nearby.
The B. Free Franklin Post Office and the hall of the First Continental Congress.
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell from outside.
★★★★★We enjoyed the group tour that Joseph delivered. He had some wonderful stories, answered questions and made the longish walk feel very brief. His funny delivery is phenomenol. Thank you!
★★★★★Great tour and guide. I can't believe how much we saw and learned in a matter of just 90 minutes! Highly recommended!
★★★★★Good pace. Nick was a knowledgeable guide and clearly loved his city. A very pleasant and informative intro to Philadelphia!
★★★★★We learned so much in 90 minutes! Seamus did great! Loved Elfreths Alley! Thank you
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Outside Rocket Fizz, 302 Arch St, Philadelphia.
1 hour 30 minutes on foot.
No. You see it from outside, and Independence Hall tickets are not included.
Guests praise the humour and the pace, and it is only 90 minutes, which helps with younger walkers.
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