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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $35.50

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Sat 09 Nov

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)

Susan H

Sep 2022

Jay was terrific. His tour was informative and upbeat. He had a wonderful sense of humor that added quite a bit to the history tour. He even improvised twice when locals stopped to interrupt him. Really made me feel I was truly getting a sense of Philadelphia. Do not miss this tour!

sarademos

Sep 2022

Our tour guide, Seamus, was outstanding! He’s a local with lots of interesting stories about the history of Philadelphia and Independence we never knew (and we love history!). He was also so very patient with our two small children. This tour was the highlight of our trip.

scott_w

Sep 2022

The group was way too large. We couldn’t hear and spent of the time waiting for the stragglers. A bad experience.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Hi Scott. We did sell out on the Saturday that you booked. As you know, there were a couple of guests that had wheelchairs and they had a difficult time navigating some of the older streets. Our guide did his best to keep everyone together and extended the 90 minute tour an extra 20 minutes so that nothing was missed. In the future, if you're having trouble hearing, I would recommend saying something so the guide can adjust.