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The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

Overview

Are you looking for a way to discover Philadelphia’s Old City without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence like Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton
• Hear from producer Reid Addis, a local architect and tour guide
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

City: Philadelphia

Tue 24 Jun

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Starting at $11.99

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Tue 24 Jun

Starting at $11.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

What To Expect

Elfreth's Alley

Starting in Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, you'll hear the story of the city's early history.

Christ Church

Along the way, you’ll see Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Deborah Franklin all worshiped at some point.

Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site

Along the way, you’ll see Fragments of Franklin Court and the sections where Ben Franklin spent the last years of his life.

Carpenters' Hall

Along the way, you’ll see Carpenters’ Hall, the first craft guild in America and home of the First Continental Congress.

First Bank of the United States

Along the way, you’ll see the First Bank of the United States, created by Alexander Hamilton, which sparked the beginning of the two-party system.

Merchants Exchange Building

You'll pass by the Merchants Exchange Building and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.

Second Bank of the United States

Along the way, you’ll see the Second Bank of the United States, which looks Grecian in style.

Robert Morris Statue

You'll pass by the statue of Robert Morris. You'll learn about the man and hear a bit about why the statue is controversial.

Library Hall

You'll pass by Library Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.

Old City Hall

Along with hearing about the Old City Hall, you'll learn a lot about the American Revolution which will loom large, as will the founding of our government, in which Benjamin Franklin had a large role to play. He’s the only person to have signed the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance, and the Treaty of Paris.

Congress Hall

You'll pass by Congress Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.

Independence Hall

On this tour, you’ll walk the same streets as Philadelphia’s founding fathers and mothers to Independence Hall.

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