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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $35.50

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Tue 24 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)

Andy S

May 2018

It was a good tour with information about the area. Informative. Great tour guide. Would do again or one of his others that he mentioned at the start of tour.

Response from Host

May 2018

Hi Andy, Thank you for the review. Glad you had a good time! Hope to see you on another walking tour or one of our BYOB trolley tours soon! -Tim

SusieDLowell_MA

Apr 2018

Took this tour 3 days ago with our adult kids (family reunion in Philly). Great overview of Philly's rich history. Tim was our guide--he's full of information. We all loved that he injected a lot of humor with the history - made it that much more fun! Its a 90-minute tour roughly (think we ran over) but he takes you to a lot of key historical sites (Betsey Ross' house, Christ Church, Ben Franklin Museum courtyard, Independence Square and Liberty Bell area (you can view that on your own). Tour was just the right amount of time and information so as not to be overwhelming. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Hi Susie! Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm so glad you guys had a good time! Hope to see you again soon. -Tim

Daniel M

Apr 2018

I went down to Philadelphia for an overnight trip. We started with this walking tour at 11am, and it was just what we were looking for. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged with his stories and humor. I would highly recommend for anyone visiting Philadelphia.

Response from Host

Apr 2018

Hi Daniel, Thank you for your comments and your recommendation! We're glad we helped you start off your trip right! Hope to see you again next time you visit Philadelphia. -Tim