Philadelphia Founding Fathers Walking Tour

Forget watching History Channel documentaries. Why not see the landmarks that shaped America in real life on this Philadelphia tour? You'll see the building where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross's House, and much more! This tour even includes a special presentation about George Washington in the Museum of the American Revolution.

Meeting Point

Signer's Garden

434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Signers Garden, 498 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106

What's included:

• Join friendly Local, English-speaking guide
• A donation to a local community organization
• Presentation on George Washington at the Museum of the American Revolution (Entrance Fee Included)
• National Park Service Fee for guided groups
• Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
• Explore the iconic sights of Philadelphia with a local guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

The Singer

001S160083, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Meet your guide at the Signers Garden in the middle of the Independence National Historical Park and begin your amazing journey of the past. Visit several unmissable sites on this historical Old City Philadelphia tour. This experience ditches the guidebooks and gives you a dose of history from a local perspective.

10 minutes

Independence National Historical Park

143 S. 3rd St, , Philadelphia, 19106-2818, Pennsylvania

Stroll Independence Mall - the three block section of Independence National Park and the must-see Independence Hall (tour does not enter Independence Hall), where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed. As you walk, learn about Congress Hall, Old City Hall, the Philosophical Society, the Second Bank of the US and Carpenter's Hall.

45 minutes

Independence Mall

, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Follow your guide across the Mall and visit the President's House, once the home of George Washington and John Adams during Philadelphia’s tenure as the nation's capital.

30 minutes

Independence Hall

520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

We will pass by Independence Hall where in 1776, the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence.

Pass by without stopping

Congress Hall

6th & Chestnut Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Your guide will share knowledge of the most significant sites such Congress Hall.

Pass by without stopping

Old City Hall

Independence Mall, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Originally intended as Philadelphia's City Hall, it housed the U.S. Supreme Court from the completion of its construction in 1791 until 1800, when the national capital was moved to Washington, D.C.

Pass by without stopping

Liberty Bell Center

526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Hear the story of the founding of the State House bell (now known as the Liberty Bell) to its use by abolitionists and civil rights advocates.

Pass by without stopping

Carpenters' Hall

320 Chestnut St, , Philadelphia, 19106-2708, Pennsylvania

Pass by Carpenters' Hall and learn about the official birthplace of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a key meeting place in the early history of the United States.

Pass by without stopping

Museum of the American Revolution

101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, 19106-2818, Pennsylvania

Enjoy a special presentation on George Washington at the Museum of the American Revolution

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Betsy Ross House

239 Arch St, , Philadelphia, 19106-1999, Pennsylvania

Outside, get a glimpse of the Betsy Ross House and hear stories from your guide about the birth of the American flag.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

5th and Arch Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Christ Church Burial Ground in Philadelphia is an important early-American cemetery. It is the final resting place of Benjamin Franklin and his wife, Deborah.

Pass by without stopping

The President's House

6th and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Learn about the this house that served as the "White House" from 1790 to 1800 while Philadelphia was the capital of the United States.

10 minutes

Elfreth's Alley

124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, 19106-2006, Pennsylvania

From here, weave through the charming back alleys of Old City and walk down Elfreth's Alley, one of the country’s oldest continuously occupied residential streets. In this vibrant neighborhood, you’ll pass trendy cafes, shops, art galleries and buildings featuring industrial architecture.

15 minutes