Immerse yourself in the history of Philadelphia with a self-guided walking audio tour. Explore the city’s revolutionary past and iconic landmarks, including the Liberty Bell. No expiration, lifetime validity!
Immerse yourself in the history of Philadelphia with a self-guided walking audio tour. Explore the city’s revolutionary past and iconic landmarks, including the Liberty Bell. No expiration, lifetime validity!
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Liberty Bell Center - Next on the list is the Liberty Bell! Discover what makes this bell so iconic and why it is prone to cracking. As we delve into its history and grandeur, we’ll also explore its significance in later years as Americans fought for freedom from slavery, equal voting rights, and true liberty.
Note: The tour covers over 1.5 miles,…
- Liberty Bell Center - Next on the list is the Liberty Bell! Discover what makes this bell so iconic and why it is prone to cracking. As we delve into its history and grandeur, we’ll also explore its significance in later years as Americans fought for freedom from slavery, equal voting rights, and true liberty.
Note: The tour covers over 1.5 miles, includes more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Your password can be used on the same number of devices as the travelers you have booked. Please enter the same password on each device.
- Betsy Ross House - Our journey takes us back in time to the creation of the American flag! Often overshadowed by the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, this historic home has a legacy that is more visible today. Learn about Betsy Ross and her pivotal meeting with George Washington one morning during Sunday service at Christ Church.
- Philadelphia City Hall - Begin this adventure into America’s past at Philadelphia’s City Hall! As we venture into the heart of Historic Philly, we’ll explore the 1700s and the foundations of the Revolutionary War. Discover the deep roots George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other Founding Fathers had in Philadelphia. Then, we’ll explore the events leading up to the revolt, including the catalyst: the Tea Tax.
- Independence Square - Finally, we arrive at Independence Hall, the birthplace of America. This is where the First Continental Congress unified the colonial states into one entity, working together. It is where military revolts and battles against the British were planned. It is also where the Second Continental Congress took place, gathering votes from all the colonies. Ultimately, this is where the Declaration of Independence, and America, was brought to life. As we walk around this historic hall, we’ll learn about additional American figures like John Hancock, Patrick Henry, and John Adams, and their contributions to the new nation. We’ll also understand what this Independence Hall represented to colonial Americans and what it represents to modern Americans today. We’ll also check out George Washington’s statue out front and dive into his backstory.
- West Washington Square - At the corner of historic Washington Square, we’ll glimpse where it all began: the site of the First Continental Congress. We’ll explore the consequences of this historic conference before approaching the iconic Independence Hall.
- Benjamin Franklin Museum - Then we’ll head over to Ben Franklin’s museum. This historic statesman plays a significant role in America’s past, and we’ll learn why. As we walk through the museum, we’ll also uncover the layers of his personality, learning about his vast knowledge and diverse interests. Then, we’ll shift to the anti-hero to Franklin’s hero: the traitor Benedict Arnold. As we continue to walk, we’ll learn all about what Arnold planned to do and how.
- The President’s House - Next, the very first White House! We’ll explore the original presidential home of George Washington and then of John Adams. Here, we’ll dive into the history of the presidents’ lives and better understand life during the colonial era.
- Declaration House - Then we’ll head over to another unique historic home: the Graff House. This is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and where Ben Franklin helped him edit it. Walk in the footsteps of these earliest inklings of American freedom as you pass by this site! Plus, we’ll take this opportunity to learn about Thomas Jefferson and understand his life and contributions towards American independence.
- The African American Museum in Philadelphia - Philadelphia’s history may be all about independence and freedom, but that didn’t apply to African-Americans! As we pass this wonderful museum, we’ll continue to explore slavery and its impact on early America. We’ll also learn about the historic contributions of African-Americans like Crispus Attucks and others.
- Franklin Square - Our journey into America’s past then brings us to Franklin Square, where we can rest up and catch up on everything else that Ben Franklin did – other than driving independence of course! We’ll learn about his many books, ideas, and of course… experiments!
- Bolt of Lightning. . . A Memorial to Benjamin Franklin - That brings us to this gigantic memorial to Franklin’s most beloved discovery – electricity! Here we’ll explore what exactly Ben Franklin was discovering, why he wanted to try, and how exactly he planned to do it!
- National Constitution Center - Next up, we’ll pass by the National Constitution Center. Just like with the Declaration of Independence, we’ll learn about how the colonists gathered here in Philadelphia to formalize their union into a concrete nation: the United States of America. We’ll explore how American citizens’ most fundamental rights were guaranteed, laying the basis for American society today.
- United States Mint - Our walk then brings us to the Mint! We’ll learn about the gold and silver coins that formed the basis of the early American economy… and about the copper, nickel, and paper that makes our money today!
- Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - We’ll walk by Benjamin Franklin’s grave and learn about an important part of his legacy: the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania. We’ll discover how UPenn represented Franklin’s ideals for the young nation’s next generation and about how his legacy continues to shine through Philadelphia today.
- Elfreth’s Alley - This brings us to Elfreth’s Alley, the modern Instagram hot-spot of Philly and the historic origins of this great city. As the very first downtown, Elfreth’s has seen generations of changes but has remained as quaint and colonial as ever!
- Christ Church - We’ll then walk over to historic Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and plenty of other American revolutionaries worshipped. We’ll pass by the Church, diving into its historical significance and admiring its soaring architecture.
- Museum of the American Revolution - That brings us to the Museum of the American Revolution! Our journey ends near here, allowing you the opportunity to step inside if you didn’t get quite enough revolutionary history already!

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on a journey through history by following in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, exploring the iconic Liberty Bell, and experiencing the struggle for American Independence with a self-guided audio tour! Travel back to the historic days of Philadelphia, where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their revolutionary…
Embark on a journey through history by following in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, exploring the iconic Liberty Bell, and experiencing the struggle for American Independence with a self-guided audio tour! Travel back to the historic days of Philadelphia, where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their revolutionary allies made history.
After booking, look out for an email or text containing a special password and setup instructions. While connected to WiFi or mobile data, download the Audio Tour Guide App by Action. Enter the password, download the tour, and once it’s downloaded, enjoy it offline. Simply open the app, start your journey, and follow the audio guidance!
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Be sure to check the opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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.