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Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
This is an in-depth tour through the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin. We learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard.
We discover how during these turbulent times than Benjamin Franklin was front and center and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States, participating in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention.
No other man in history signed the four major documents of this period and we will learn about Franklin's role in each of them.
We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be sitting outside them while I tell you about a particular part of Franklin's life.
What's included
Live guide
no food or drinks provided
What to expect
Elfreth's Alley
40m
Learn about the founding of the colony and city and Ben Franklin's early life
Christ Church
Pass by
Learn about some of the Founding Father's that knew and worked with Franklin
Franklin Court
40m · Admission ticket not included
A more detailed description of Franklin's life and the times he lived in between 1730 and 1785
American Philosophical Society Museum
Pass by
Learn a bit about Franklin at the Privy Council in early 1774
Independence Hall
Pass by
Discover Franklin's role at the 2nd Continental Congress, his editing of the Declaration of the United States, and his participation in the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 and the creation of the Constitution.
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
15m · Admission ticket not included
We end at the final resting place of Dr. Franklin
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
corner of Front Street and Elfreth's Alley
End point
Franklin's Grave
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
