Philadelphia: History, Highlights & Revolution Walking Tour
ID: GYG409158-743712
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Go beyond what the textbooks tell you on this historic walking tour of Philadelphia. View the most iconic historical sights of Independence National Park and admire the beautiful architecture.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and varied past of Philadelphia, one of the US' most historically significant cities, on this walking tour. Learn more about America's former capital and how it helped to shape the United States of America.
Take a guided stroll through Independence National Park, along the cobblestone streets of Old City, past buildings, statues, and monuments, and through the history you think you know. Be amazed by Philadelphia’s remarkable past as your local guide separates the fact from the fiction.
Get the chance to give back with a donation to a local non-profit included in the cost of your tour. You will also visit the Museum of the American Revolution and enjoy a live demonstration about George Washington’s war tent and the important role it played during the Revolution.
Highlights
- Hear stories of Independence National Historical Park's famous figures and sights
- Explore some of the lesser-known spots in the Historic District and Old City
- Visit Independence Mall and learn about historic events that shaped Philadelphia
- Enter the Museum of the American Revolution and watch a live demonstration
- Learn about a local non-profit where some of your tour profits are donated
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a walking tour that is primarily outside. The tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation
In the event of a site closure, your guide will do their best to replace it with a similar alternative
All guests ages 5 and up will be required to show proof of vaccination to attend this tour (guests 18 and up must also show a matching valid ID). An original CDC vaccination card or a photo or electronic copy of the card are all acceptable forms of documentation. Proof of a negative COVID test will not be accepted. Additionally, masks are required for visitors ages 2 and up while inside the Museum of the American Revolution
Masks are required while indoors
Meet your guide at the Signer Statue in Signer's Garden.
If you are driving to the tour, please allow extra time to find parking. There are several parking lots and decks throughout Old City. Street or metered parking is not recommended as the maximum time allowed is 2 hours, which is less time than the tour duration.
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.
