Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
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Harrisburg is nestled along the scenic Susquehanna River and is renowned for its rich history, from its role in early American trade to its significance during the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. This tour explores Harrisburg's history, it's sites and it's stories. You'll get a good layout of the city and you'll discover it's founding. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and you can go anytime, 24/7/365, at your own pace.
Departure Point
- The tour starts outside the The State Museum of Pennsylvania, where you'll get an intro then be guided through Harrisburg step by step by our walking tour app.
- The tour ends at the historic John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear the story of John, and his historic role in this city.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Downtown Harrisburg22 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaThe tour winds through the streets of Harrisburg stopping at historic stops and sharing the cities stories and secrets. Duration: 25 minutesStop At: State Museum of PA300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120The tour starts outside the state museum where you'll hear it's story and be right next to the state house. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pennsylvania State Capitol501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaYou'll walk up the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps, here it's historic and also scandoulous history, and then be guided through the city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial501 Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17125Learn about the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial and the park. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial BridgeState Street Bridge, Harrisburg, PA 17101The tour goes by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge and you'll learn it's history and secret door. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: A Gathering At The Crossroads Monument (Commonwealth Monument)Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120Learn the history of the people of Harrisburg, and why the statues are here. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Zion Lutheran Church15 South 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101You'll see the historic church and learn it's role in history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Market Square Presbyterian Church20 S 2nd St, Southwest corner of Market Square, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaDiscover the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the clock nearby and it's story. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Harrisburg Cemetery Association521 North 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103The grave is in the open, along the river, discover his story and history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: John Harris-Simon Cameron219 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104The tour ends outside the John Harris-Simon Cameron, the historic house, and you'll learn it's story. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion219 S Front St, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaThe tour ends at the John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear his story and role in Harrisburg. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires
- Audio Guide
- Walking tour on our walking tour app in Harrisburg
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app
Harrisburg is nestled along the scenic Susquehanna River and is renowned for its rich history, from its role in early American trade to its significance during the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. This tour explores Harrisburg's history, it's sites and it's stories. You'll get a good layout of the city and you'll discover it's founding. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and you can go anytime, 24/7/365, at your own pace.
Departure Point
- The tour starts outside the The State Museum of Pennsylvania, where you'll get an intro then be guided through Harrisburg step by step by our walking tour app.
- The tour ends at the historic John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear the story of John, and his historic role in this city.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Downtown Harrisburg22 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaThe tour winds through the streets of Harrisburg stopping at historic stops and sharing the cities stories and secrets. Duration: 25 minutesStop At: State Museum of PA300 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120The tour starts outside the state museum where you'll hear it's story and be right next to the state house. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Pennsylvania State Capitol501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaYou'll walk up the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps, here it's historic and also scandoulous history, and then be guided through the city. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial501 Commonwealth Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17125Learn about the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial and the park. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial BridgeState Street Bridge, Harrisburg, PA 17101The tour goes by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge and you'll learn it's history and secret door. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: A Gathering At The Crossroads Monument (Commonwealth Monument)Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120Learn the history of the people of Harrisburg, and why the statues are here. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Zion Lutheran Church15 South 4th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101You'll see the historic church and learn it's role in history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Market Square Presbyterian Church20 S 2nd St, Southwest corner of Market Square, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaDiscover the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the clock nearby and it's story. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Harrisburg Cemetery Association521 North 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103The grave is in the open, along the river, discover his story and history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: John Harris-Simon Cameron219 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104The tour ends outside the John Harris-Simon Cameron, the historic house, and you'll learn it's story. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion219 S Front St, Harrisburg, PennsylvaniaThe tour ends at the John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear his story and role in Harrisburg. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires
- Audio Guide
- Walking tour on our walking tour app in Harrisburg
- No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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