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

5.0
(13 reviews)
Philadelphia, USA

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point
National Constitution Center

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

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Museum of the American Revolution

    Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    First Bank of the United States

    External of first Bank of the United States

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Second Bank of the United States

    External of Second Bank of the United States

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Independence Hall

    External of Independence Hall

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    United States Mint

    External of US Mint

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Benjamin Franklin's Grave

    External of the Graveyard

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    National Constitution Center

    External of US Constitution Center and Federal Reserve. Learn about 3rd US Central Bank of United States from 1913 to Present.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Carpenters' Hall

    Tell about the Continental Dollar hyperinflation to fund war of Independence 1775-1779

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Merchants Exchange Building

    Learn about the First stock exchange in Philadelphia and Gold and Silver usage in money in the US.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
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Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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