The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

4.7 (945 reviews) Philadelphia, USA
Duration1h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers

Overview

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. This 75-minute outdoor walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The tour is a primary overview on an outdoor walking journey.

What's included

  • See where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created
  • Tour operates in rain or shine
  • 75-minute Constitutional Walking Tour
  • A walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)

What to expect

  1. National Constitution Center
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    Meeting point and tour intro
  2. The President's House
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.
  3. Declaration House (Graff House)
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.
  4. Liberty Bell Center
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    The quintessential icon of American Freedom
  5. Independence Hall
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
  6. Congress Hall
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800
  7. Old City Hall
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
  8. The Signer
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
  9. American Philosophical Society Museum
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
  10. Library Hall
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
  11. Second Bank of the United States
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
  12. Carpenters' Hall
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    The birthplace of the American Identity
  13. New Hall Military Museum
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
  14. First Bank of the United States
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
  15. Franklin Court
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
  16. Christ Church
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
  17. Betsy Ross House
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
  18. Arch Street Meeting House
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Home to the Society of Friends
  19. Christ Church Burial Ground
    3m · Admission ticket not included
    The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance

End point

Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine
  • Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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