Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
WalknTours
4.6
GrandTour25583173723
23 days ago
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
Explore Philadelphia's Old Town on our music infused, British narrated and top notch technology guided tour. The top notch production quality will elevate the experience offering an ambiance of the revolution. Don't miss out on this experience. Now a rebel is defined as “a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.” You will discover the sites of the American Revolutionary Rebels that fought the British Empire. The most powerful empire in the world. And won. You’ll see Ben Franklin’s grave, independence hall, the Betsy ross house, the restaurant the founding fathers feasted, Alexander Hamilton’s home, the Liberty Bell, Carpenters Hall, the First Bank of the United States, the oldest alley in Philadelphia and more. You’ll hear the tales of the American Rebels Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Haym Solomon, Betsy Ross, John Hancock and other well-known rebels that founded this great nation.
Departure Point
- 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.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the old City tavern, the spot the founding fathers often met to drink and eat.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Elfreth's Alley
124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 you'll press start tour and put your phone in your pocket. From there our WalknTours patented technology will guide you through the streets. If you feel you are off track just check the arrow in the WalknTours app and it will point you in the direction of the next stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will stop outside the Betsy Ross house and hear the story of how Betsy Ross met with George Washington and designed the American flag. It's pretty amazing! And the music is great.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin's Grave
5th and Arch Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will stop at Benjamin Franklin's grave and discover his story of how he played a pivotal role in the revolution partnering with French. This guy was electric!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel
44 N 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will stop outside of the Synagogue known as the "Synagogue of the Revolution" and learn the story of Haym Solomon, the financier of the Revolution. Fun story, and great music!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The President's House
6th and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The first president's house! This is where George Washington lived. George Washington had many nicknames, one of those was "Town Killer", I bet you won't learn that on the other tours! Learn the secrets of the rebels on our tour, the Rebels of the Revolution on WalknTours.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Liberty Bell Center
526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This bell has been around a long time. During the Revolution it was hid in Allentown. And it became a symbol of liberty AFTER the revolution. See the bell, for free!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Its name Independence Hall came from the French general the Marquis de Lafayette. When he visited the state house he called it the “Hall of Independence.” This was the house of the rebels, In its halls the founding fathers debated and adopted the declaration of independence and the United States constitution. If you want to go in you'll have to book a ticket. Our tour only goes outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Carpenters' Hall
320 Chestnut St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The statue in the center is the signer statue and recognizes the spirit and the risks the rebels of the American colonies took when they signed the declaration of independence. The statue is of George Clymer, a local merchant and politician. There are many rebels you'll learn about on this tour! And they are epppiiiicccc!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: First Bank of the United States
120 S 3rd St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carpenters’ hall was built for and still owned by the Carpenters company of Philadelphia, the country’s oldest craft guild. And it’s known as the “Birthplace of Liberty” And it's free! We will stop here and hear the story of when the Rebels met here and boycotted the British. And Quebec almost became one of the original colonies! Amazing! Crazy! You won't learn that on other tours. Learn more here!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Site Marker of Alexander Hamilton's Former Home
226 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Alexander Hamilton! The First Bank of the United States was the cornerstone of Hamilton's fiscal policy operating from 1791 to 1811. It was Hamilton’s idea that a national bank was vital to stabilize and improve the nation's credit, and to improve handling of the financial business of the government under the newly enacted Constitution. See Hamilton's old stomping grounds and learn his story on our tour!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: City Tavern (Museum)
South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
See where Hamilton once lived! And of interesting note, it was in this house that the scandalous affair with Maria Reynolds occurred, that ended his career.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Signer's Garden
434-498 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This is the spot the founding fathers feasted. And where this rebel tour end.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will learn unique stories of the Revolutionary War, like G. Washington's nick name "Town Killer"
- You'll see the sites where the founding fathers started the USA
- You'll see the most historic spots in the USA, Independence Hall, Carpenters Hall and many more!
- Rebels of the Revolution Solo Walking Tour on the WalknTours app
- You'll learn the story of the Rebels of the Revolution, B. Franklin, G. Washington, Hamilton and....
- Go at your own pace and schedule. This is all on our WalknTours app.
- Our Patented Technology is the most advanced Walking Tour Tech available. It's Patented
Exclusions
- 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.
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking Rebels of the Revolution on the WalknTours app!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'ben0207'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'ben0207'
Follow the steps below to take the tour
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Scroll over on the "Top Cities" section until you find "Philadelphia" and click it.
Chose the tour "Rebels of the Revolution". It's the only Philadelphia tour :)
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'ben0207'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
Step 4: Download the tour
After the tour is unlocked click the "Download" button to download the tour to your phone.
To take the Tour:
Go to the the Elfreth's Alley Museum at 124 Elfreth's Alley.
Open the tour in the app and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the WalknTours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Explore Philadelphia's Old Town on our music infused, British narrated and top notch technology guided tour. The top notch production quality will elevate the experience offering an ambiance of the revolution. Don't miss out on this experience. Now a rebel is defined as “a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.” You will discover the sites of the American Revolutionary Rebels that fought the British Empire. The most powerful empire in the world. And won. You’ll see Ben Franklin’s grave, independence hall, the Betsy ross house, the restaurant the founding fathers feasted, Alexander Hamilton’s home, the Liberty Bell, Carpenters Hall, the First Bank of the United States, the oldest alley in Philadelphia and more. You’ll hear the tales of the American Rebels Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Haym Solomon, Betsy Ross, John Hancock and other well-known rebels that founded this great nation.
Departure Point
- 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.
Return Details
- The tour ends at the old City tavern, the spot the founding fathers often met to drink and eat.
Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Elfreth's Alley
124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 you'll press start tour and put your phone in your pocket. From there our WalknTours patented technology will guide you through the streets. If you feel you are off track just check the arrow in the WalknTours app and it will point you in the direction of the next stop.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will stop outside the Betsy Ross house and hear the story of how Betsy Ross met with George Washington and designed the American flag. It's pretty amazing! And the music is great.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin's Grave
5th and Arch Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will stop at Benjamin Franklin's grave and discover his story of how he played a pivotal role in the revolution partnering with French. This guy was electric!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel
44 N 4th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We will stop outside of the Synagogue known as the "Synagogue of the Revolution" and learn the story of Haym Solomon, the financier of the Revolution. Fun story, and great music!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The President's House
6th and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The first president's house! This is where George Washington lived. George Washington had many nicknames, one of those was "Town Killer", I bet you won't learn that on the other tours! Learn the secrets of the rebels on our tour, the Rebels of the Revolution on WalknTours.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Liberty Bell Center
526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This bell has been around a long time. During the Revolution it was hid in Allentown. And it became a symbol of liberty AFTER the revolution. See the bell, for free!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Its name Independence Hall came from the French general the Marquis de Lafayette. When he visited the state house he called it the “Hall of Independence.” This was the house of the rebels, In its halls the founding fathers debated and adopted the declaration of independence and the United States constitution. If you want to go in you'll have to book a ticket. Our tour only goes outside.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Carpenters' Hall
320 Chestnut St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The statue in the center is the signer statue and recognizes the spirit and the risks the rebels of the American colonies took when they signed the declaration of independence. The statue is of George Clymer, a local merchant and politician. There are many rebels you'll learn about on this tour! And they are epppiiiicccc!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: First Bank of the United States
120 S 3rd St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carpenters’ hall was built for and still owned by the Carpenters company of Philadelphia, the country’s oldest craft guild. And it’s known as the “Birthplace of Liberty” And it's free! We will stop here and hear the story of when the Rebels met here and boycotted the British. And Quebec almost became one of the original colonies! Amazing! Crazy! You won't learn that on other tours. Learn more here!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Site Marker of Alexander Hamilton's Former Home
226 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Alexander Hamilton! The First Bank of the United States was the cornerstone of Hamilton's fiscal policy operating from 1791 to 1811. It was Hamilton’s idea that a national bank was vital to stabilize and improve the nation's credit, and to improve handling of the financial business of the government under the newly enacted Constitution. See Hamilton's old stomping grounds and learn his story on our tour!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: City Tavern (Museum)
South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
See where Hamilton once lived! And of interesting note, it was in this house that the scandalous affair with Maria Reynolds occurred, that ended his career.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Signer's Garden
434-498 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
This is the spot the founding fathers feasted. And where this rebel tour end.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will learn unique stories of the Revolutionary War, like G. Washington's nick name "Town Killer"
- You'll see the sites where the founding fathers started the USA
- You'll see the most historic spots in the USA, Independence Hall, Carpenters Hall and many more!
- Rebels of the Revolution Solo Walking Tour on the WalknTours app
- You'll learn the story of the Rebels of the Revolution, B. Franklin, G. Washington, Hamilton and....
- Go at your own pace and schedule. This is all on our WalknTours app.
- Our Patented Technology is the most advanced Walking Tour Tech available. It's Patented
Exclusions
- 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.
Redemption Instructions
Thank you for booking Rebels of the Revolution on the WalknTours app!
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below.
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code 'ben0207'.
*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code 'ben0207'
Follow the steps below to take the tour
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Open the Tour
Scroll over on the "Top Cities" section until you find "Philadelphia" and click it.
Chose the tour "Rebels of the Revolution". It's the only Philadelphia tour :)
Click "Enter Experience Code"
Enter the Experience Code 'ben0207'
Click apply
The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.
Step 4: Download the tour
After the tour is unlocked click the "Download" button to download the tour to your phone.
To take the Tour:
Go to the the Elfreth's Alley Museum at 124 Elfreth's Alley.
Open the tour in the app and click the play button. From there you can put your phone in your pocket and follow your guides instructions.
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the WalknTours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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GrandTour25583173723
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
GoPlaces705371
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.
Charlene_M
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.
marilee2020
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!
annemarielN5727ZF
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.