Philadelphia: Revolutionary Old City Walking Tour

Departure Point

• We meet OUTSIDE the Starbucks at the Constitution Center at the bottom of the steps on ARCH STREET. Please do not wait anywhere inside. Meeting spot is on Arch Street where it intersects with 6th Street.

Return Details

• We meet OUTSIDE the Starbucks at the Constitution Center at the bottom of the steps on ARCH STREET. Please do not wait anywhere inside. Meeting spot is on Arch Street where it intersects with 6th Street.

Duration
2 hours

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: National Constitution Center
525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Meeting point and tour introduction.
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Stop At: Free Quaker Meetinghouse
117-199 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106
What happened to the pacifist Quakers during the American Revolution? See their meetinghouse from the outside, c. 1783, and imagine Betsy Ross attending service there.
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Stop At: Benjamin Franklin's Grave
5th and Arch Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philly’s favorite founding father. See his grave from 1790 and hear about his incredible life, both here in Philly and overseas.
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Stop At: Keys To Community
325 Arch St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
See “Keys to the Community,” a nine-foot bronze bust of founding father Benjamin Franklin by sculptor James Peniston. Hear about the founding of Philadelphia’s first fire company.
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Stop At: Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? The house, c. 1740s, has so many stories to tell.
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Stop At: Christ Church
20 N American St, On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Historic Christ Church is a remarkable surviving landmark from the American Revolution. Signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried in its sacred grounds, along with other notable revolutionary figures. John Adams climbed the steeple to look for the enemy.
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Stop At: Franklin Court
314 Market St # 322, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Once Ben Franklin’s home, now the site of a ghost house honoring his memory. The Franklin Court complex also includes a working reproduction of an 18th century printing press, an architectural exhibit, and an operating post office. Also home to the Benjamin Franklin Museum.
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Stop At: Carpenters' Hall
320 Chestnut St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The site of the First Continental Congress, the colonies’ first step towards independence. Delegates from twelve colonies gathered here in 1774 to address their problems with Britain.
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Stop At: Second Bank of the United States
Chestnut Street, 4th and 5th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Second Bank of the United States, c. 1824, is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. This building was once a thriving financial hub for the nation.
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Stop At: Library Hall
105 S 5th St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
American Philosophical Society. A carved figure of Benjamin Franklin occupies the center façade of this building—a fitting tribute to the man who founded the oldest learning society in the U.S. This extraordinary library is home to a world-renowned collection. Reconstructed 1959.
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Stop At: Old City Hall
Independence Mall, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The newly formed United State supreme court convened here when Philadelphia was the temporary capitol of the nation. President George Washington chose the first justices. This building, formerly City Hall, c. 1790, witnessed the best legal minds in the new country, including Alexander Hamilton.
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Stop At: Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The United States was born here! The U.S. Constitution was created here! Huzzah! Independence Hall, c. 1733, was the Pennsylvania State House for more than forty years before America separated from Britain in 1776. If only the walls could talk.
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Stop At: Congress Hall
6th & Chestnut Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Congress Hall, c. 1789, served as the very first United States Capitol. This was where the federal government of the United States convened from 1790-1800.
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Stop At: Liberty Bell Center
526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An iconic symbol of American freedom. View this historic bell from the outside and hear about its 274-year history. “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof!”
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Stop At: The President's House
6th and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Presidents George Washington and John Adams both lived here when Philadelphia was Capitol of the United States. Originally a privately-owned mansion, c. 1767, hear about the Pennsylvania “royalty” who lived here, the invasion of Philadelphia, and the site’s treasonous activity.
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Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Inclusions

• Walking tour with an APT-certified guide

Exclusions

• Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide

Redemption Instructions
Please check in with the Tour Guide prior to the start of the tour.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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