Harrisburg Historical Walking Tour Experience

Harrisburg is nestled along the scenic Susquehanna River and is renowned for its rich history, from its role in early American trade to its significance during the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. This tour explores Harrisburg's history, it's sites and it's stories. You'll get a good layout of the city and you'll discover it's founding. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and you can go anytime, 24/7/365, at your own pace.

Meeting Point

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120, USA

The tour starts outside the The State Museum of Pennsylvania, where you'll get an intro then be guided through Harrisburg step by step by our walking tour app.

What's included:

• Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires
• Audio Guide
• Walking tour on our walking tour app in Harrisburg

Not included:

• No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 10 minutes and 1 hour, 30 minutes

Downtown Harrisburg

22 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, 17101, Pennsylvania

The tour winds through the streets of Harrisburg stopping at historic stops and sharing the cities stories and secrets.

25 minutes

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

300 North St, Harrisburg, PA 17120, USA

The tour starts outside the state museum where you'll hear it's story and be right next to the state house.

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Pennsylvania State Capitol

501 N 3rd Street, Harrisburg, 17101, Pennsylvania

You'll walk up the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps, here it's historic and also scandoulous history, and then be guided through the city.

10 minutes

Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial

501 Commonwealth Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17125, USA

Learn about the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial and the park.

5 minutes

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge

Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA

The tour goes by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge and you'll learn it's history and secret door.

5 minutes

A Gathering At The Crossroads Monument (Commonwealth Monument)

Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17120, USA

Learn the history of the people of Harrisburg, and why the statues are here.

5 minutes

Zion Lutheran Church

15 S 4th St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA

You'll see the historic church and learn it's role in history.

5 minutes

Market Square Presbyterian Church

20 S 2nd St, Southwest corner of Market Square, Harrisburg, 17101-2064, Pennsylvania

Discover the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the clock nearby and it's story.

10 minutes

Harrisburg Cemetery Association

521 N 13th St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, USA

The grave is in the open, along the river, discover his story and history.

5 minutes

John Harris-Simon Cameron

219 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104, USA

The tour ends outside the John Harris-Simon Cameron, the historic house, and you'll learn it's story.

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John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion

219 S Front St, Harrisburg, 17104-1619, Pennsylvania

The tour ends at the John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear his story and role in Harrisburg.

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