Poor Richard-The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin Public Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)

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.

What's Included

Live guide
no food or drinks provided

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

corner of Front Street and Elfreth's Alley

End point

Franklin's Grave

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Elfreth's Alley

    Learn about the founding of the colony and city and Ben Franklin's early life

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn about some of the Founding Father's that knew and worked with Franklin

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A more detailed description of Franklin's life and the times he lived in between 1730 and 1785

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Learn a bit about Franklin at the Privy Council in early 1774

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We end at the final resting place of Dr. Franklin

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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