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.

Show 5 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (800)

Jim H

May 2018

Took this tour with my wife last week, and we really enjoyed it. Tim was a great tour guide. He was full of knowledge and made it fun. Perfect way to introduce yourself to historic Philly.

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hi Jim, Thank you for the review. I'm so happy you and your wife had a nice time. Come see us again the next time you're in town! -Tim

LEC519

May 2018

We just had a fantastic private tour with Tim over Memorial Day weekend. We made a spontaneous trip to Philadelphia. The public tours were sold out. We e-maiied Founding Footsteps and Tim got back to us right away. He was flexible in scheduling a private tour for our family of four--our two children are 10 and 19. All four us loved the tour. Tim is not only an excellent source of information about all things historical in Philadelphia, he's also funny. We also loved how integrated old and new are. We had fantastic coffee and beer stops along with seeing some of the most important historical sites in Philadelphia. Both of our children had the best time and mark the tour as the highlight of our trip. We would absolutely book again if we came back to the city with friends and family, and definitely recommend Founding Footsteps--so much fun!

Response from Host

Jun 2018

Hello, Thank you so much for the review and for the kind words. I'm thrilled that you guys had such a great time. Please do come see us again the next time you're in Philly! -Tim

MonicaURI

May 2018

What a great tour! Tim took us to the Betsy Ross House, Ben Franklin Museum, and other highlights of the area. He was knowledgeable with many stories and funny as well. Our kids were engaged and enjoyed it as well.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Monica, Thank you for the review! I'm glad you and the kids all enjoyed it. Please come see us again the next time you're in town! Thanks, Tim