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On this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Philadelphia, America’s first World Heritage City, where you will spend the day learning and seeing first-hand of the birthplace of place of the United States, one-time capitol of the nation and one of the country’s oldest cities. (Yes, we stop at the Rocky Steps and statue.)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick up guests from any location within 15 miles of Times Square.
Itinerary
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1Independence Mall
On this all day private tour, you will be met at 7:00 AM by your own private driver-guide and vehicle at the New York City location of your choice. Together, you will travel 90 minutes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where you will explore the historic district.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Elfreth's Alley
You will stroll through America’s oldest neighborhood, Elfreth's Ally, with its cobbled street and Georgian and Federal-style houses. You will pass by Betsy Ross’s House-birthplace of the American flag; the original President’s House; Christ Church’s Burial Ground, with the graves of some of America’s earliest prominent leaders; the First Bank of the United State, and more.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Reading Terminal Market
Lunch will be had at the bustling Reading Terminal Market, America's oldest farmer's market, which has more than 100 vendors and merchants.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
4
Visit Ben Franklin's home, print shop, first Post Office in USA and grave.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Betsy Ross House
Visit Betsy Ross' house, workshop and grave.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Liberty Bell Center
See the Liberty Bell and first President's House.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Independence Hall
Visit the birthplace of America, including a tour of Independence Hall guided by a National Park Ranger.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Congress Hall
Visit the first home of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, with tour, history and explanation by a National Park Ranger.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Christ Church
Visit Christ Church, learn of its place in American History and the many historical figures who worshipped here.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
10Rocky Statue
Climb the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and see the Rocky Statue.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Italian Market
See the outdoor produce markets.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12South Street
See the unique street art and mosaics of Isaiah Zagar.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Love Park
Photo op at the famous City of Brotherly Love Sculpture.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Beautiful head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Row of 15 Gothic and Victorian rowing club houses on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16
Photo op stop at "The Thinker."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Arch Street Meeting House
Visit to old historic Quaker Meeting House.
30 minutes • Admission ticket 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child safety seats provided. Please inform us in advance of the ages of all children on the tours, so we can come prepared with the approprite seat.
- Most wheelchair and scooter users can be accommodated (including the wheelchair and scooter - may reduce the maximum capacity of the tour to 5 guests). The guest must be able to transfer from the device to the seat of a mini-van and another guest on the tour is available to help load and unload the device. The guest must also be able to self-propel and / or have someone who is able to push the wheelchair throughout the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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