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Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense

Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense

Overview

“To believe all men honest is folly. To believe none is something worse.” - John Adams

We all know George Washington didn’t really chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story?

Americans love telling stories about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud to be a part of their legacies. Behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph though, we find imperfect people who were only human. They were humans who were kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees.

This tour doesn’t just show you America’s Most Historic Square Mile (though it does that too,) it is a journey through who the Founding Fathers were, who they were not, and who we wish they would have been.

No axe wielding required.

This tour will include the exterior of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the President's House, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, Franklin Court, Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross' House, and more.

City: Philadelphia

Sun 15 Nov

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Starting at $32.00

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Sun 15 Nov

Starting at $32.00

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What's Included

Guide Services

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants must be carried by a parent or guardian
Not recommended for travelers who cannot travel two miles and lack assistance or a mobility aid

What To Expect

1

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

See Benjamin Franklin's grave from outside Christ Church Cemetery

2

Independence Hall

We will view the exterior of Independence Hall

3

The President's House

A brief amount of time will be provided to view the archeology site

4

Liberty Bell Center

We will view the Liberty Bell from outside the building

5

Washington Square

We will enter the park and view the tomb of the Revolutionary War unknowns

6

Carpenters' Hall

View from the outside, if open we will go inside as well

7

Franklin Court

We will view the ghost houses and walk through the archway

8

Elfreth's Alley

We will walk down the alley

9

Betsy Ross House

We will see the exterior of the Betsy Ross House

Show 6 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (1)

patfI7654CI

Sep 2024

The in depth knowledge of history make this tour a cut above. We hope to have other tours as wonderful as this.Thank you, Fayge for the awesome time.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour! Have a great rest of your journey.

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