Valley Forge National Historical Park Self-Guided Driving Tour in Philadelphia booking from $16.99

Valley Forge National Historical Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

Overview

Welcome to Valley Forge National Military Park, a historic American Revolution site! In the icy December of 1777, General George Washington camped the Continental Army here to wait out the long winter. The following six months tested the mettle and resilience of his ragtag fighting force and served as a critical turning point in the Revolutionary War. Explore the rich backstory of this historic Revolutionary America site with this self-guided tour.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

City: Philadelphia

Wed 04 Mar

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

National Memorial Arch

Then you'll arrive at the National Memorial Arch, perhaps Valley Forge's most notable monument. This impressive arch honors the entire continental army who wintered here, both those who survived and those who didn't.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Well, here he is - the man, the myth, the legend, George Washington himself. A veteran of the French and Indian War, Washington was appointed to the head of the Continental Army by the Continental Congress in 1775, due to his extensive military experience and the belief that having a Virginian in charge would unify the colonies more than a New Englander like John Hancock. As a commander, Washington is known more for his organizational skill and leadership qualities than his tactical abilities, which are considered decidedly average. He is known as a thoughtful and analytical leader, making him the perfect choice for a war against a powerful enemy like the British.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Another detour takes you to the Valley Forge Train Station, which has all sorts of info not only on old-timey trains, but also on General Washington.

Washington Memorial Chapel

Fans of revolutionary history will want to detour to the Washington Memorial Chapel, which boasts a replica of Philadelphia's Liberty Bell!

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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 (39)

steven_g

Mar 2022

Decent narrative but missed most of the points of interest On the other hand The content that was presented was good quality

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Our tour covers the entirety of Valley Forge including all points of interest, highlights, official park stops, and unofficial but interesting spots — but if there’s anything specific we can add, please let us know! We’d love to improve the tour in any way possible. Please note that it’s important to follow the tour route — that way, all important points are hit.

Harold M

Nov 2021

Viewing the terrian was verybinteresting as you can see the defensive perspective of the landscape. It was the first real bone chilly day and you get an understanding of how it felt for a full winter. Howeve no characters as it wss too cold and windy for them

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thanks, Harold! Sounds like the cold weather gave you a VERY accurate re-creation of Valley Forge’s history! We have more self-guided historical audio tours across the country at ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!

Rochellechris1

Nov 2021

This is a well-thought out excellent tour. We used this tour to prepare for another one that we plan on taking later this year. I especially liked the fact that you didn't need to be connected to the internet to use it. It made following the tour extremely easy. Since it was attached to maps ,we knew exactly where we were at all times. It made it impossible to get lost. This was self-guided tour so we didn't come into contact with anyone while doing the tour. The only con is that the ticket entry mentions that it doesn't cover things like admission to the arch, or chapel. Those things are free all the time; personally I found that a bit confusing and wonder what it means for the tour we are preparing to take later this year. Other than that, I would recommend this tour for anybody who loves history

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you so much! So glad to hear that you loved the tour and the narration! Valley Forge is definitely an awesome destination so I’m glad we could make your trip special. We have more tours at ActionTourGuide.com. Thanks again!

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Valley Forge National Historical Park Self-Guided Driving Tour

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