Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Overview

Tours are led by the founder and owner of the company, a former stand up comedian and history teacher with a love and passion for all things Philadelphia! Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City on this 1.5-hour walking tour. We'll hit every major landmark in historic old city and guarantee you'll walk away with a great experience.

City: Philadelphia

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $35.50

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $35.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

History with a side of humor!

Local knowledge and recommendations from informed guides who call Philly their home

In depth information about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Betsy Ross House

Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.

Elfreth's Alley

The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.

Benjamin Franklin Bridge

When it was first constructed, it laid claim to "longest suspension bridge in the world!"

Christ Church

Known as the Church of the Revolution, admission is "donation only". Learn from some of the best historians in the city!

B. Free Franklin Post Office

The first post office in America!

Carpenters' Hall

See where the seed for America was first planted! Admission is "Donation only" and up to the discretion of guests.

Second Bank of the United States

A presidential portrait gallery run by the parks department.

Independence Hall

We'll discuss the importance of Independence Hall, its roll in the Revolutionary War, and our brave founding fathers who walked through the halls.

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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 (800)

Joilakig

Oct 2022

I enjoyed walking around the historic area with the guide. However the guide did not seem all that knowledgeable about some of the history pertaining to white historic figures. When it related to the enslaved people in historic Philadelphia she knew a lot about it. In fact the whole tour focused on the enslaved people more than it did on the great founding fathers that worked in Philadelphia and lived in Philadelphia and helped found our nation. At one point we were at a site where the president lived, and the guide gave us five minutes to look around. After about five minutes my husband and I looked up to see that the whole group had left without us. Fortunately I knew one of the places we were to visit was the Betsy Ross house so we went there, and waited. They finally showed up after 45 minutes. So we missed part of the tour. Only one more complaint about this tour is that I wish we could’ve gone into a couple of the locations. I was hoping to go into Independence Hall on this tour but we did not. We did however have the Liberty Bell pointed out to us as we walked past. I particularly enjoyed the museum with Washington’s tent being presented.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hello, thank you for your feedback but this is not our company. Unfortunately, we do not currently have any female guides. We also do not stop at three of the sites you mentioned including the President’s house. Please contact the company you took the tour with.

Mark_D

Oct 2022

Nice tour with informative and entertaining guide. Highly recommend. Fall was a nice time to go. 5 stars.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Mark, Thank you for the review. We try to make them very entertaining for all guests. We hope to see you on other future tours.

karendO4388AZ

Oct 2022

Great tour: hit the major spots I wanted to see, not too hard for walking, and tour guide was knowledgeable and fun.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for the nice words. We hope to see you soon on some of our other tours.