• The Ledger Residences by Sosuite - Begin your self-guided walking tour here. Spend 5 minutes understanding the game, exploring the Ledger’s history, and tackling a challenge.

• Congress Hall - Dedicate 5 minutes to learning about Congress Hall’s history and completing a challenge.

• Independence Square - Just a 2-minute walk from the last stop. Discover Commodore John Barry and Independence Square on your way to the next location. Spend 5 minutes here.

• Washington Square - A short 2-minute walk from the previous stop. Engage in several challenges while visiting this monument-rich park. Allocate about 15 minutes here.

• Athenaeum of Philadelphia - Gain insights about the Athenaeum as you pass by.

• Thomas Sully Residence - A brief 2-minute walk from the last location. Learn about Thomas Sully and swiftly complete a challenge. Spend 3-4 minutes here.

• Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church - A 3-minute walk from the previous stop. Solve 3 challenges while delving into the church’s significant history. Spend around 10 minutes here.

• B’nai Abraham Chabad - Just a 1-minute walk from the last location. Tackle a challenge while exploring the temple’s history. Spend 2-3 minutes here.

• The Presbyterian Historical Society - A 1-minute walk from the previous stop. Discover this historical society and complete a challenge. Spend about 5 minutes here.

• Old Pine Street Church Graveyard - A 2-minute walk from the last location. Uncover who is buried here and solve a challenge related to a nearby house. Spend 6-7 minutes here.

• Hill-Physick House - A 3-minute walk from the previous stop. Solve a challenge while learning about the father of American surgery. Spend 4-5 minutes here.

• Old St. Mary’s Church - A 2-minute walk from the last location. Solve 3 challenges while exploring this historic church and its notable members. Spend 5-10 minutes here.

• The Philadelphia Contributionship - A 2-minute walk from the previous stop. Learn about this insurance company founded by Benjamin Franklin and complete a challenge in 3-5 minutes.

• 18th Century Garden of the Independence National Historic Park - A 2-minute walk from the last location. Enjoy this beautiful garden on your way to the next stop. Spend 2 minutes here.

• Independence National Historical Park - A 4-minute walk from the previous stop. Solve 4 challenges while exploring this stunning building and learning about its history and the surrounding structures. Spend 10-15 minutes here.

• First Bank of the United States - A 1-minute walk from the last location. Solve a challenge based on the Bank’s façade and learn about its history. Spend 5-10 minutes here.

• Carpenters’ Hall - A 2-minute walk from the previous stop. Discover Carpenters Hall and its surrounding park, and solve 3 challenges. Spend 10 minutes here.

• Franklin Court - A 3-minute walk from the last location. Spend 20 minutes solving various challenges while learning about the Benjamin Franklin Museum, his former house, and his printing office.

• Betsy Ross House - A 5-minute walk from the previous stop. Learn about the seamstress who crafted the first American flag and solve a challenge. Spend 5 minutes here.

• Elfreth’s Alley - A 5-minute walk from the last location. Discover the history of this alley, its residents, and its preservation. Spend 10 minutes admiring the architecture and decorations.

• Fireman’s Hall - A 3-minute walk from the previous stop. Learn about this fire station founded by Benjamin Franklin and the history of firefighting in Philadelphia. Spend 4-5 minutes here.

• Museum for Art in Wood - A 5-minute walk from the last location. Explore the Museum for Art in Wood and solve a challenge about the mural across the street. Spend 5 minutes here.

• Arch Street Meeting House - A 5-minute walk from the previous stop. Learn about the Quakers and their impact on Philadelphia. Solve a challenge here. Spend 3-4 minutes here.

• Keys To Community - A 1-minute walk from the last location. Discover more about Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Fire Department. Spend 10 minutes solving a few challenges.

• United States Mint - A 2-minute walk from the previous stop. Learn about this 4th US Mint building and its inauguration. Further along, see the site of the 1st Mint. Spend 4-5 minutes here.

• National Constitution Center - A 2-minute walk from the last location. Discover what this museum offers and solve a challenge as you proceed to the next stop. Spend 5 minutes here.

• The African American Museum in Philadelphia - A 5-minute walk from the previous stop. Explore the museum’s offerings and solve a few challenges. Spend 4-5 minutes here.

• Declaration House (Graff House) - A 5-minute walk from the last location. Learn about this reconstruction of the original Declaration House and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. Spend 10 minutes here with 2 other quick stops.

• The President’s House - A 3-minute walk from the previous stop. Discover the former President’s house and learn about the inclusion of slavery in the Constitution, which was intended to be a document of liberty. Spend 5 minutes here.

• Liberty Bell Center - A 1-minute walk from the last location. Visit the Liberty Bell Center and view the actual Liberty Bell as you head to Independence Hall. Spend 5 minutes here.

• Independence Hall - A 1-minute walk from the previous stop. Conclude your activity here. Learn about the rich history of this building, its creation, and the significant events it hosted. Spend 5-10 minutes here admiring the sights.

• Scavenger Hunt via smartphone
• 50 varied challenges

• Internet access on your smartphone required
• Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.

Are you looking for things to do around the Philadelphia Historic District? Indeed, our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt takes you to see all the sights!

Walk from Independence Hall to Mother Bethel’s, the Philadelphia Contributionship, Elfreth’s Alley, the National Constitution Center, and the Declaration House before returning to the start location. As you walk, see many more sights, and solve challenges at every leg. All the while, you will learn some local history and get valuable local tips.

Things to do in Philadelphia, the Historic District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with many varied challenges. It should take you 3 hours to complete and ends near the start location.
A fun learning experience
Learn some local history
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.