Short on time but eager to explore historic Philadelphia? This 90-minute guided walking tour takes you through Old City, the birthplace of American independence. Starting at Signer’s Garden, your expert guide will lead you along charming cobblestone streets, sharing fascinating stories of the past as you pass iconic landmarks like Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed.
Just across the street, see the Liberty Bell, a powerful symbol of American freedom. Your guide will separate myth from reality, revealing how this cracked bell became one of the nation’s most treasured artifacts.
Pay respects at Benjamin Franklin’s grave, learn the real story behind the making of the American flag at Betsy Ross’s home, and discover how Quakers shaped the city’s early history. Stroll through Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the U.S., with its well-preserved 18th-century homes.
Your journey through history ends in the heart of Old City, where your guide will offer local recommendations for further exploration. Book now and step into the past!
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We support Independence National Historical Park and its landmarks through a per-guest donation.
We also provide support to other local historical sites through a per-guest donation, for example the Arch Street Quaker Meeting House, which preserves, operates, and interprets the meeting house and grounds to increase public understanding of the impact and continued relevance of Quakers and Quaker history.
Choosing a walking tour helps us to reduce our carbon footprint and therefore any negative impact on the environment.
Your Philly history tour starts in the Signer’s Garden at the statue of The Signer. This statue celebrates and represents all of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution and the spirit of freedom that they continue to embody into modern day!
In this national park you’ll get to see a plethora of historical sites such as Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall. Your guide will talk you through the history of them all and highlight the significance of their role in the development of modern-day Philly, the United States, and global democracy.
Independence Mall is home to the National Constitution Center, Independence Visitors’ Center, and many of the highlights of Independence National Historical Park. As you walk through and absorb the atmosphere, our guide will keep you posted on its history – and fill you in on all the useful info while you’re in the park and surrounding neighborhoods.
Learn about the history (and dispel some of the myths!) of Liberty Bell and how it has been used over the years – inspiring everyone from abolitionists, to suffragettes, to the civil rights movement.
As the oldest continuously-occupied residential street in the thirteen former British colonies, this street is a gorgeous vision of history and its architecture dates back to the early 1700s. The unique brick work, narrow homes, and unique features are truly what make it a national treasure.
You’ll pass by Betsy Ross House, named after a famous seamstress and flag maker who is said to have sewn the first ever American flag! We’ll certainly set you straight about the many myths surrounding this “Founding Mother.”
Learn about the unique Christian community that was the predominant religion of early Philadelphia while visiting the courtyard of the largest Quaker meetinghouse in the area.
Wander past the burial site of the most renowned inventor in American history, while you walk down Arch Street.
The largest mint in the world, the US Mint in Philadelphia, produces most of America’s circulating coins. Remember: a penny saved is a penny earned!
