Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour

Overview

Calling all curious travelers and nosey locals looking to delve deeper into the city. Are you ready to get into the nitty gritty of our fair and storied city of Philadelphia? Hit all the main sites in historic Old City and Independence Park, but hear it all from the perspectives often minimized by mainstream tourism. Spend an afternoon with us and come hear this fresh take on an Old City Tour of Philadelphia! Walk by Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Elfreth’s Alley, and more historic sites in Old City. Uncover incredible women, indigenous people, people of color, and LGBTQ folks who have made America what it is today.

City: Philadelphia

Tue 22 Jul

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Starting at $59.00

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Tue 22 Jul

Starting at $59.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Washington Square

Hear about William Penn's vision for Philadelphia and our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn.

Liberty Bell Center

Hear our take on the Liberty Bell and what makes is such an iconic symbol in America.

The President's House

Learn about the Controversy of the President's House and hear about Ona Judge's escape from George Washington.

Elfreth's Alley

The oldest continuously lived in street in America!

Betsy Ross House

Hear about the women that have formed Philadelphia

Welcome Park

Hear about William Penn's relationship with the local Indigenous community: the Lenape.

Show 3 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (70)

berrys2020

Jan 2020

We had a fabulous experience on the Philly Classic Tour! We walked all over the place and learned about historic figures we never knew about. Our tour guide was informative, thoughtful, and fun to spend time with. My 10-year old and 8-year old said they couldn’t have imagined a better experience!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you so much for your feedback and kind words. I am very glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with Rebecca! Hope to see you on another tour soon!!

daniellewK4803KX

Sep 2019

My husband and I enjoyed a great tour from Rebecca. We happened to be the only ones on the tour on a Tuesday afternoon. We made it to several highlights but got to hear a lot of interesting stories behind the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, etc. I especially enjoyed the story about Ona Judge whom I had never heard about before. My husband is German and also really enjoyed the tour as he hadn't realized that Philadephia was where it all really started. We were telling our local Philly friend about the tour and he was impressed by the number of things we saw on the tour and the information that was given. Highly recommend!!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you so much for putting the people back into people's history with us! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Rebecca. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Philadelphia!

Beppovi

Aug 2019

Joey, a cofounder, led an excellent tour. We learned tons and he was the nicest. Highly highly recommended.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much for this note and for your support! It was so fun to meet you and your daughter. Please stay in touch!