Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour

Overview

Description:
Hit all the main sites in historic Old City and Independence Park, but hear it all from the perspectives often left out of mainstream tourism. Explore the cobblestone streets of America’s historic capital. 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 24 Dec

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Starting at $49.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $49.00

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

Liberty Bell Center

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

Welcome Park

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

Betsy Ross House

Hear about the women that have formed Philadelphia

Elfreth's Alley

The oldest continuously lived in street in America!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (57)

303elizabethz

Oct 2021

I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Liberty Bell in Philly. Rebecca and Joey were really knowledgeable and engaging tour guides. Our discussions about monuments and the history of the Liberty Bell encouraged me to think more about the built environment and education in historical monument sites. I also enjoyed the discussion on LGBT history. Overall the tour was very hands-on, educational, and thought-provoking. I did a shortened version of the tour but I would love to experience the full tour sometime!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your thoughtful and engaging review! So glad you enjoyed the tour. Stay in touch!

tarynbarrett

Oct 2021

This tour was really amazing! I was born and raised in Philadelphia and passes by the liberty bell often but never really took the time to visit it. The tour was informative and engaging. Rebecca challenged us to look past just seeing the bell and think about why it is important and what it may or may not represent in the US. The tour definitely left me with a desire to learn more about the bell and dive deeper into the monuments that I see everyday.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your thoughtful and engaging review! So glad you enjoyed the tour. Stay in touch!

yitianc2021

Oct 2021

Beyond the Bell tour dedicates to showing multiple perspectives of the history beyond the liberty bell. This tour is not only simply a sightseeing experience but an educational opportunity and we are able to do some interactive activities with other visitors who want to visit the liberty bell. Rebecca and Joey draw from both personal experiences and academic articles to illustrate the actual history of liberty bell's symbolic influences and mainstream false impression of the liberty bell. They are also more than happy to answer any question we have. The whole tour is very engaging and enlightening. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thank you for your thoughtful and engaging review! So glad you enjoyed the tour. Stay in touch!