Philadelphia History Tour: Revolution and Founders
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1,120 Ratings
Philadelphia
This excursion encompasses The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the residences of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, in addition to the locations related to several Founding Fathers such as Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Monroe among others. Each guide is a graduate in history.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Liberty Bell Center - Come with us as we visit The Liberty Bell, perhaps the most famous symbol of American Liberty in the National Historic Park. Peak tourist season can often see lines of destination seekers stretched well around the corner for this monumental icon of American Independence taking close to one hour to traverse. Our historians give to you all of the essentials of The Liberty Bell’s creation and formation in to an icon of liberty from the exterior of the Liberty Bell pavilion, with clear and detailed directions to enter the interior should you choose to invest the additional hour on return.
Commissioned in 1752 the bell cracked on its initial test ring and was re-casted two years later by local workman John Pass and John Stow with the lettering, “Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof,” a quote from the King James Bible referring to the jubilee when enslaved persons were freed and debts forgiven every fifty years.
What's Included
- Runs every morning and afternoon, regardless of weather
- Compact 2-hour introduction to historic Philadelphia with a knowledgeable historian
- All guides are history degree holders
- Explore essential sites and highlights of Revolutionary Philadelphia
- Includes must-see attractions like the Liberty Bell and Franklin Court
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Gratuities
- Independence Hall Timed Tickets (2hrs/free of charge)
- Interior of Liberty Bell Pavilion (1 hr/free of charge)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
Market Street
We'll meet you directly "outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, one block to the north of Independence Hall and across the street from The Liberty Bell and President's House in the heart of historic Philadelphia.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sandyr2119
Apr 24, 2024
Founding Fathers - We so enjoyed our tour with Kyle! He knows his stuff, has a good sense of humor and answered all of our questions! A little role playing with some of the youngsters in the group was engaging and entertaining!
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Sallymh701sj
Apr 24, 2024
Great Histotical Tour - We had a wonderful tour! My son and I wanted to learn the history of the town and founding fathers and we did! Thank you for teaching and entertaining us st the same time.
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Christineeg5097tr
Apr 24, 2024
Quick trip to Philly - We made a quick trip to Philly to see the Liberty Bell as part of a beach trip to Cape May. Kyle was friendly, knowledgeable and captivating. We would definitely recommend this tour. Good to note: access to the buildings/bell is not included during the tour due to the length so book a tour in the morning so that you can go explore after. They close at 5 and some places require tickets that you may need to get in advance.
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Navigator63252515044
Apr 22, 2024
Great tour - The tour guide made the history very interesting and took us all around the park and explained things in great detail that we didn’t know about until now.
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Rutabagarecipes
Apr 22, 2024
Incredible walking tour! So historical and fascinating - Had an absolute blast on this walking tour! Bill was an amazing guide - and everything he showed and told us more about had so much history behind it. The stories behind how Philadelphia came to be are super captivating - and Bill shared all these details with us, with great passion and joy. Also - will Bill being a local, he was able to answer all the questions the group had about anything throughout our time together! I learned so much - and I could not recommend this tour enough for anyone wanting to know more about Philadelphia’s origins and how it became the Birthplace of America. -Paul
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Curioustravelgi
Apr 21, 2024
Joseph delivers an epic experience - Joseph was amazing, insightful, funny and incredibly knowledgeable about Philly history. Even my otherwise skeptical 17-yr old gave him 9/10 would do again and that never happens! (1 point off because I made her do an educational activity on the weekend:)
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645marycatherineb
Apr 20, 2024
Walk with the question: would you have been a Patriot? - We enjoyed our tour. Kyle conveyed both passion & enthusiasm for history. We briefly inhabited another era.
Thank you!
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Ak_rv_travelor
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent historical tour. - Great tour. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The docent was very knowledgeable. We learned more about our history. Hearing more about Robert Morris and our founding fathers was great.
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Christina
Apr 18, 2024
Highly Recommend Kyle - Today, my husband and I went on a tour with Kyle. Despite the chilly weather, Kyle's charismatic personality shone through as he kept everyone entertained with jokes and engaging interactions. The walking distance wasn't far, and at each stop, Kyle shared fascinating backstories that taught me new things. As active military members, experiencing history in a fresh perspective was especially intriguing for us. I wholeheartedly endorse Kyle as a tour guide and commend the business for their customer-focused approach.
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Ubaldof0311
Apr 23, 2024
Great historian! - We searched for a tour of the historic sites in the downtown area and Grim Philly turned up. Prior reviews were good so we decided to book with them. The cost of the two hour tour was not too expensive for our group of 6 people which was another reason we booked with Grim Philly.
We had some difficulty locating the area we were supposed to meet but Bill reached out to check in on us and we were able to find the meeting spot. He gave a few extra minutes for any late comers before beginning the tour.
Bill was a great tour guide and he was quite knowledgeable on the historic sites and the Philadelphia area. Bill challenged your imagination when describing in detail the historic areas we visited. He channeled his inner teacher and encouraged the members of our group to answer questions.
My only issue with the booking was not having received a confirmation email explaining where to meet and at what time.
Overall, it was a great historic tour given by a knowledgeable local who clearly enjoys his job and who can jam pack all that information in a 2 hour period. Great presentation Bill!
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