Explore the birthplace of American democracy on a guided walking tour of Philadelphia. See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the President’s House Site and Entrance to Church Church & Burial Ground

 

EXPERIENCE:

Explore the cradle of American democracy on a guided walking tour of Independence Mall. See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and more, and learn about the history of the United States. On our premium ticketed walking tour, we include entrance into Christ Church, where you will explore the church with your guide. We end with tickets for a self-guided tour of the Burial grounds, Benjamin Franklin’s final resting place!

Meet your guide and set off on a tour of the Independence Mall. Learn about the history of the United States and its founding fathers as you walk through the historic district.

See the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence and democracy. Pass by Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and adopted.

Visit the President’s House Site, the location of the president’s original home before Washington, D.C., was established as the nation’s capital. See the 1st and 2nd Banks of the United States, the early financial institutions that supported the burgeoning nation.

Pass by Congress Hall, where the U.S. Congress met from 1790 to 1800. Stroll along Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street.

Visit the Betsy Ross House, the site of the legend of the seamstress who sewed the first American flag. See Christ Church, the historic church attended by many Founding Fathers.

Stop at Franklin Court, the site of Benjamin Franklin’s home, and learn about his contributions to society. See Carpenter’s Hall, the site of the First Continental Congress and its significant role in American history.

Pass by the Old City Hall, the former home of the U.S. Supreme Court. Finally, visit the Christ Church Burial Grounds, the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin and other notable figures.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the birthplace of American democracy on a guided walking tour
See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the President’s House Site
Learn about the history of the United States from your expert guide
Explore inside Christ Church & the burial grounds of Benjamin Franklin
Stroll Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America

 

 

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