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Constitutional Walking Tour: Philadelphia's Historic Journey
4.7
833 Ratings
Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia’s historic sites on a 75-minute walking tour. Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and more. Discover America’s birthplace.
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 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
What's Included
- 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
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a pedestrian exploration of America’s most historical region with The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. This is the very location where the foundations of the United States were laid down. Travel back in time and visit the very spot where the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were formulated. On this 75-minute stroll, you will encounter over 20 historical sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
- 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.
Location
National Constitution Center
Arch Street
Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Briantt3363sh
Sep 23, 2024
Brian - The walking tour was excellent -the guide knew everything . got to see everything from the early days . she new her history
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Danielle_m
Sep 19, 2024
Walking Tour Fun - The guide was on time, professional and very knowledgeable about the subjects and answering additional questions we had. We had fun!
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Carovegav
Sep 13, 2024
Nice tour and well prepared tour guide - The tour guide was well prepared, knew what he was showing and telling and provide interesting historical information during the tour. We enjoyed the walking tour and we definitely recommend it when visiting Philadelphia if you like history.
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James_h
Sep 12, 2024
Good Appetizer - This short tour was a good introduction to the key historical sites. It was a good appetizer to find out what you might like to explore in more depth.
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Bossox4
Sep 8, 2024
Constitutional tour - Will was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about American constitutional history as well as current events important to Philadelphia today. The tour company did a great job communicating with us about the confirmed walking tour. The meeting spot instructions were clear. We easily met up with our tour guide at the designated start time.
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Lorraine_m
Sep 4, 2024
Amish day tour - James was an excellent knowledgeable guide. He told interesting stories. He brought the Amish history to life. We visited many businesses and interacted with the Amish community with James' support.
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Emilyfo8599oi
Aug 27, 2024
Excellent tour guide - V was an excellent tour guide! Super knowledgeable and engaging, and I feel like the stops were chosen well. I'm really glad I took the tour, highly recommend.
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Shemika_r
Sep 22, 2024
Learning experience - Knowledgeable guide. I loved this tour, been wanting to do it for years. Back in Philly and had to do it. Not too much walking, but worth it.
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Chris_m
Aug 27, 2024
False advertising - Our tour guide will was very knowledgeable and was a good guy. That’s why I’m giving it two stars but when I ordered the tickets, the advertising was false. The photos when ordering them online when it said it was a guided tour and you would see the Liberty Bell and independence hall had pictures of being inside by the Liberty Bell and inside independence hall we did not go in either one. We just walked past them on the outside of the buildings. buying these tickets I thought I was getting a tour of the Liberty Bell and inside independence hall which is not the case. When I mentioned this to Will, he did make exceptions and let us go through to see the liberty Bell and menace at the exit so I gave him kudos for that. He was very good and very knowledgeable, but I wouldn’t book have booked it, knowing that we weren’t going to see the Liberty Bell or independence Hall was not included in it. If it wasn’t for Will, I would give zero stars.
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Kristine_b
Sep 2, 2024
Don’t believe the pictures - From the look of this tour, it appeared that we would be going in some places such as getting close to the Liberty Bell. However, you do not. The pictures of this tour had me believed we would see things instead, we walked outside of the building that the Liberty Bell sat in. Our tour guide seemed to be forgetful or puzzled at times.
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