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Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.
Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.
Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Departure Point: Anima (We meet outside of this pet store across the street from the Starbucks on the corner of 3rd and Arch) Address: 302 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour concludes outside of Independence Hall around 5th and Chestnut, about four blocks away from the starting location. Our guides will happily provide directions back to the start if needed.
Itinerary
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1
Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.
7 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Elfreth's Alley
The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
When it was first constructed, it laid claim to "longest suspension bridge in the world!"
Admission ticket free -
3
Known as the Church of the Revolution, admission is "donation only". Learn from some of the best historians in the city!
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The first post office in America!
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
See where the seed for America was first planted! Admission is "Donation only" and up to the discretion of guests.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A presidential portrait gallery run by the parks department.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The most famous bell in America!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8
We'll discuss the importance of Independence Hall, its roll in the Revolutionary War, and our brave founding fathers who walked through the halls.
10 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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