Philadelphia Old Town: Revolutionary War Rebels Tour

Immerse yourself in the history of the American Revolutionary Rebels on our Old Town Philly Tour. Explore iconic sites, hear captivating tales, and experience the ambiance of the revolution. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Elfreth’s Alley - Elfreth’s Alley is named after Jeremiah Elfreth, an 18th-century blacksmith.
    Our tour starts here to give you a glimpse of what the city looked like during the American revolution. While much of Philadelphia has changed, this alleyway has remained the same, and today it’s designated a National Historic Landmark.
    From this spot…
What's Included
  • Learn unique stories of the Revolutionary War, including G. Washington’s nickname ‘Town Killer’.
  • Visit sites where the founding fathers laid the foundations of the USA.
  • Explore historic spots such as Independence Hall and Carpenters Hall.
  • Rebels of the Revolution Solo Walking Tour accessible via the WalknTours app.
  • Discover the tales of B….
What's Not Included
  • No Food or drinks.
  • No Human Guide, it’s a solo tour navigated by the WalknTours app.
  • No Entrance tickets, it is all outside. But optionally you can go in, many sites are free.
Additional Information

Embark on a music-filled, British-voiced, high-tech guided tour through Philadelphia’s historic district. The first-rate production quality will enhance your journey by mirroring the atmosphere of the revolution. Don’t let this opportunity slip away.
The definition of a rebel, according to common parlance, is “one who stands up or militarily fights…

Location
Elfreth's Alley Museum
Elfreth's Alley
The tour starts just outside Elfreth's Alley, one of the most authentic alleys in Philly. Here you'll open the tour, press 'start tour' and put the phone in your pocket. From there our technology will guide you through the streets and share the stories of the rebels that lived here.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Grandtour25583173723
Feb 7, 2026
Weekend trip to Philadelphia - We loved this tour! Loved the ability to pause when we wanted to go inside certain spots, like the Betsy Ross house, The Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. I definitely prefer this to large group tours. Would highly recommended
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Charlene_m
Oct 26, 2025
My opinion - I liked the fact that I could go at my own pace. Unless you have airbuds, you can’t listen to the commentary on each landmark. It would be good if you could buy them at various places like Ross’s house. Buy them when you buy your ticket.
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Marilee2020
Oct 23, 2025
Perfect way to learn about Philadelphia history at your own pace! - Definitely worth it! Made it easy to go at our own pace. Learned a lot and very helpful to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see! Most interesting area was the old city and the homes there that we might otherwise have missed! Also, because many things were closed due to shutdown we were still able to hear about them. Thank you for a great tour. Great price!
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Joyce_r
Sep 1, 2025
Day Trippin’ - Beautiful day. Easy to follow prompts. A perfect way to explore with a limited time in Philadelphia. I would highly recommend.
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Kathy_s
Aug 22, 2025
Easy to use and pause... - Easy to use and pause when needed. The only thing I would like to see added is the oldest Christ Church where Washington, Franklin, and Ross attended.
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Vanessa
Jul 22, 2025
We’re from CA and having the your helped us get oriented around the Old City for easier navigation afterward. - My 17 year old and I enjoyed listening at our own pace on our own devices. The pictures to match and the map helped. The pause and app lock were also great features.
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Kelliml7732es
Jul 22, 2025
- Love the information, the directions for walking, the narrative while you walked- loved it! I love informational Tours but don’t always enjoy being in a big group trying to hear what the guide says, I also like the flexibility to start and stop when I choose. Greg and his customer service made the I ital set up super easy! Great deal!
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Craig
Sep 7, 2025
Recording tour does not replace human guide. - The walking directions were not great and I spent a lot of time looking at the map. Google maps to much better for walking directions. The site descriptions were hard to hear in the city
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Goplaces705371
Nov 14, 2025
Disappointing - The self-guided tour was uneven at best, with kitschy sound effects, inappropriate banter and loose interpretations of history, especially regarding Benjamin Franklin’s remit to France. The app was also a mess, with unclear navigation and outdated graphics. We should have spent the money on a guided tour instead of this awkward mishmash. Not recommended.
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Annemarieln5727zf
Oct 19, 2025
Unable to walk the tour - Unfortunately there was a protest this weekend that completely blocked the historical district. I was unable to view over half of the sites because the area was blocked off. Be sure to check downtown activities before purchasing the tour. Very disappointing.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).