The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Overview

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. This 75-minute walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

City: Philadelphia

Fri 13 Nov

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Starting at $24.00

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Fri 13 Nov

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What's Included

See where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created

Tour operates in rain or shine

75-minute Constitutional Walking Tour

A walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine
Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.

What To Expect

National Constitution Center

Meeting point and tour intro

The President's House

This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.

Declaration House (Graff House)

Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.

Liberty Bell Center

The quintessential icon of American Freedom

Independence Hall

Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.

Congress Hall

Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800

Old City Hall

The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court

The Signer

You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.

American Philosophical Society Museum

Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.

Library Hall

The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress

Second Bank of the United States

One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery

Carpenters' Hall

The birthplace of the American Identity

New Hall Military Museum

Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history

First Bank of the United States

Sparked the first great Constitutional debate

Franklin Court

Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office

Christ Church

An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”

Betsy Ross House

Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes

Arch Street Meeting House

Home to the Society of Friends

Christ Church Burial Ground

The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin

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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 (845)

Lisa_C

Nov 2024

Friendly, knowledgeble and great presenter/guide! On time, shared many facts and answered our questions!

N89NClisac

Nov 2024

Fantastic tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and allowed us ample time to look around at each stop! Definitely recommend.

Brenda_L

Nov 2024

The tour gave a great, quick look at things like the location of homes of George Washington and Ben Franklin, the exterior of Independence Hall, Franklin’s print shop, the building where the continental congress met, Betsy Ross’ home, Franklin’s grave, and the Liberty Bell through its glass encasement. After the tour, we had an opportunity to go back and revisit many of the sites more closely. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The tour provided a great introduction into Philadelphia’s role in our nation’s independence.