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The Founding Fathers of Philadelphia: Private 2-hour History Tour

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As the Birthplace of the United States of America and the iconic Stars & Stripes flag, Philadelphia boasts monuments to some of the nation’s earliest significant moments. On this private walking tour, bring the stories back to life while seeing the places where history was made and follow the footsteps of 4 of the founding fathers of Philadelphia: Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and John Adams. On this walking tour of the storied Historic District, you will explore Philadelphia’s historic district and learn not only its oft-told narrative but also the complexities of the nation. Your tour ends at the entrance to Independence Hall, the site of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, in which you will participate in a tour run by park ranger Independence Hall guides.
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  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Independence Hall tickets (subject to availability)
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off
Departure Point

400 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA Your guide will meet you outside the Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District hotel, 400 Arch St, Philadelphia.

Return Details

Philadelphia, PA, USA Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in Philadelphia and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

  • National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Learn about the city’s role in the American revolution and fight for independence. See Benjamin Franklin's Grave from the outside, and walk by the National Constitution Centre, dedicated to telling the story of the U.S. Constitution.
    30 minutes
  • Franklin Court, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Explore Franklin Court, the historic site where Benjamin Franklin lived and worked during his time in Philadelphia, and walk past the first post office in America, established by Benjamin Franklin in 1775 who was appointed the first Postmaster General of the United States.
    30 minutes
  • Christ Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    See Christ Church, founded in the 17th century which played an important role in American history attended by many of the founding fathers, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Betsy Ross.
    15 minutes
  • The President's House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Discover The President's House Site, where Presidents George Washington and John Adams lived during their terms in the office including a memorial that honours the enslaved Africans who lived and worked there.
    15 minutes
  • 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    See Carpenters' Hall, where the First Continental Congress met in 1774 which is now a museum, featuring exhibits and artefacts from the colonial period, and snap a picture of the Liberty Bell, an independence and freedom symbol of America.
    15 minutes
  • Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    End the tour with tickets to Independence Hall, where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted.
    15 minutes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Richard_K
05 Apr 2023
Great tour. Our guide was AWESOME!! He kept our 13 year old daughter engaged and we learned many unique historical facts about our founding fathers.
annhZ431GW
11 Aug 2022
Expensive private tour. Definitely not worth the money. We could have done just as well by doing a tour on our own following a guide book.
Rnjh00
11 Oct 2021
Keshler was extremely knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information we had never heard before. He was very engaging with the kids, and had a great sense of humor.
This tour in Pennsylvania is organized by Travel Curious

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