Philadelphia Walking Tour- 250 Year History of Money in the US

5.0 (14 reviews) Philadelphia, USA
Duration1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 36 travelers

Overview

This Philadelphia walking tour examines money and inflation through the city’s history. Hear how the Founding Fathers shaped the nation’s monetary system while visiting the exteriors of Independence Hall, the First and Second Banks of the United States, and the US Mint. A Philadelphian guide connects early currency to today’s financial conditions.

What's included

  • An Edu-tainment experience where you gain insight into how our Founding Fathers created our money
  • Experience the Philadelphia historical sites with an angle on the history of money in the US
  • We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter

What to expect

  1. Museum of the American Revolution
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall
  2. First Bank of the United States
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    External of first Bank of the United States
  3. Second Bank of the United States
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    External of Second Bank of the United States
  4. Independence Hall
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    External of Independence Hall
  5. United States Mint
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    External of US Mint
  6. Benjamin Franklin's Grave
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    External of the Graveyard
  7. National Constitution Center
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    External of US Constitution Center and Federal Reserve. Learn about 3rd US Central Bank of United States from 1913 to Present.
  8. Carpenters' Hall
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Tell about the Continental Dollar hyperinflation to fund war of Independence 1775-1779
  9. Merchants Exchange Building
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Learn about the First stock exchange in Philadelphia and Gold and Silver usage in money in the US.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Penn Park near William Penn statue is where the tour will begin.

End point

Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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