Philadelphia: Private Colonial Waterfront Walking Tour Colonial Philadelphia Waterfront Walking Tour
ID: GYG154929-231996
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
This tour will walk in the path of the original settlers of Philadelphia. Early Philadelphia looked very different from today's metropolis. This illustrated tour will feature rare images of the waterfront.
This 2-hour walking tour will walk in the path of the original settlers of Philadelphia. Early Philadelphia looked very different from today's metropolis. The river was twice as wide and populated with many small islands.
This tour will feature many rare images of the 18th Century waterfront. Learn about the history of the waterfront and start your tour at Penn’s Welcome Park where you will learn the details of how the original Philadelphia was laid out and the role that the waterfront played in its development.
Tour highlights include the Thomas Bond House, City Tavern, Dock Street, Man Full O' Trouble Tavern, Site of Tun Tavern, Scottish/Irish Memorials, Elfreth's Alley, William Penn Steps, Willow Creek site and more.
Highlights
- Explore the nation's oldest residential street, Elfreth's Alley
- Learn about the history of the founding of Philadelphia in Penn's Welcome Park
- See the last steps to the then waterfront as ordered built by William Penn himself
- Wonder at Philadelphia's oldest still standing tavern, the Man Full O' Trouble Tavern
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour runs rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
