Explore Philadelphia’s historic sites on a 75-minute walking tour. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and more. Discover America’s birthplace.
Explore Philadelphia’s historic sites on a 75-minute walking tour. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and more. Discover America’s birthplace.
- National Constitution Center - Meeting point and tour intro
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The President’s House - This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.
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- National Constitution Center - Meeting point and tour intro
- The President’s House - This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.
- Declaration House (Graff House) - Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.
- Liberty Bell Center - The quintessential icon of American Freedom
- Independence Hall - Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
- Congress Hall - Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800
- Old City Hall - The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
- The Signer - You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
- American Philosophical Society Museum - Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
- Library Hall - The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
- Second Bank of the United States - One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
- Carpenters’ Hall - The birthplace of the American Identity
- New Hall Military Museum - Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
- First Bank of the United States - Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
- Franklin Court - Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
- Christ Church - An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
- Betsy Ross House - Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
- Arch Street Meeting House - Home to the Society of Friends
- Christ Church Cemetery - The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin

- View the birthplace of The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution
- Tour proceeds regardless of weather conditions
- Enjoy a concise 75-minute walking tour
- Explore America’s Most Historic Area on foot
- View the birthplace of The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution
- Tour proceeds regardless of weather conditions
- Enjoy a concise 75-minute walking tour
- Explore America’s Most Historic Area on foot
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia offers an engaging stroll through America’s Most Historic Area, the birthplace of the nation. Travel back in time to explore the locations where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were crafted. This 75-minute outdoor walking experience features over 20 historic landmarks…
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia offers an engaging stroll through America’s Most Historic Area, the birthplace of the nation. Travel back in time to explore the locations where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were crafted. This 75-minute outdoor walking experience features over 20 historic landmarks within the Independence National Historical Park, such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The tour provides a comprehensive overview during this outdoor walking adventure.
- Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine
- Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.