Valley Forge Tour: Half-Day American Revolution Experience
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163 Ratings
Philadelphia
Immerse yourself in the American Revolution with a half-day tour of Valley Forge National Historical Park. Explore historic sites, learn about the Continental Army, and marvel at the monuments that commemorate this pivotal period in history.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valley Forge National Historical Park - This 3,500-acre park was once the encampment site of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778 and displays a collection of memorials and monuments commemorating the soldiers and generals during a significant turning point of the American Revolutionary War.
What's Included
  • Transportation to and from Philadelphia and Valley Forge
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drink
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips and gratuities for the guide
Additional Information

Relax and entrust your journey to our local expert who will guide you on a half-day trip through Philadelphia’s Rural Landscape to the famed Valley Forge National Historical Park in our comfortable tour van!

As you get onboard, we’ll set off to an important landmark of the American Revolutionary War. Your guide will narrate tales of the Continental Army’s war preparations, with a pause at the Muhlenberg Brigade Huts to expose their encampment conditions.

Your tour around the park may comprise a visit to the Valley Forge Visitor Center, which hosts historic relics and artifacts, and Washington’s Headquarters by the Schuylkill River. There will be ample time for you to admire interesting sites by walking, like the National Memorial Arch, an impressive tribute to the war servicemen, and the gothic-designed Washington Memorial Chapel.

Join us and unravel profound history symbolized by monuments scattered across Valley Forge’s scenic backdrop.

Location
1848 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Outside, in front of The Urban Farmer (Vehicle pull off spot along the Ben Franklin Parkway, side of the Logan Hotel)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Deann_u
Mar 28, 2024
Fantastic Tour! - Laura was literally the best tour guide we have ever had! My husband and myself did actually take this tour before but with Laura we learned so much more!
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Brian_m
Mar 27, 2024
Remarkable journey through history - Our guide Dale was a walking encyclopedia who really brought the experience to life for our group. The soldiers huts, Washington chapel, and the overall landscape was amazing to witness first hand.
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Megan_s
Mar 25, 2024
Great Experience! - Adam was a fantastic guide. He has a masters degree in US history and gave great insight into Valley Forge and context for its importance to surrounding historical events. He was very personable and easy to talk to, and the van was clean and comfortable. We were two families with early teenage kids and we all really enjoyed this tour. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Philadelphia for its historical significance.
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John_p
Mar 25, 2024
Understanding Valley Forge - Guide Adam was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, attentive to individual needs of tour group members, and a good communicator. Valley Forge is a strategic piece of Revolutionary history.
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J6241wlbarbarar
Mar 15, 2024
Tom on The Floor - Our guide, Tom was fantastic! Very knowledgeable but delivered all the history in a very interesting way with lots of insight and humor.
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Stephanie_l
Mar 14, 2024
Very fun tour! - Wonderful tour! Tom was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. He was very interesting to listen to.
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Bobcx1535ns
Mar 14, 2024
Best Valley Forge tour ever! - Tom (of The Floor fame) was our guide. HE WAS EXCELLENT!!! He was a walking history book on Valley Forge. Excellent in every way. Great presentation, humor, and attention to detail. Can’t recommend enough! Best ever.
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Sevenkevin
Mar 14, 2024
Don’t miss it - I was undecided about taking the to do this on my trip to Philadelphia. I’m very glad I did. Tom was a wonderful guide: knowledgeable, kind, fun! Highly recommended!
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Colin_a
Mar 13, 2024
Excellent Valley Forge Tour - It was great to see the history of Valley Forge with a knowledgeable guide and convenient transportation. This is a good choice to learn more about the American Revolution.
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Zoe_l
Mar 11, 2024
Incredible, in-depth tour! - Dale was so lovely and accommodating and knew so much about valley forge and the history surrounding it. The tour was really in-depth and every monument and landmark was explained with amazing stories! I was lucky enough to have Greg on my tour too who was equally amazing! I highly recommend this tour!
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