Philadelphia Revolutionary History Walking Tour

Visit various American Revolutionary historic sites and unique vistas within the eastern section of the Center City section of America's first capital.
See places where people have lived continuously since the 1700's, important locations of the planning of the American Revolution, the home of the inventor of electricity, and more.

Like any other major city, you'll want to travel with an experienced resident of this popular segment of a large Mid-Atlantic city with its own unique culture.

Please book this tour as is or you could contact me to customize this tour or for the creation of other possible custom tours.

(Also, tour guides are not required to be licensed in Philadelphia.)

Meeting Point

36 S 4th St

36 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

West side of 4th Street near the entrance of the Bourse building at the base of the stairwell leading up into The Bourse, and near the intersection of South 4th Street and the small street known as Ranstead Street.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Independence Hall

520 Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Location where the United States of America's Constitution and the Declaration of Independence was created.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

Pass by without stopping

Liberty Bell Center

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

World famous bell.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

15 minutes

Washington Square

Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Historical square and nearby cultural site.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

15 minutes

Carpenters' Hall

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

Famous historical site that was very important before the American Revolution.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

Pass by without stopping

Second Bank of the United States

Chestnut Street, 4th and 5th Streets, Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Famous historical site.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

Pass by without stopping

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

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

Walk through a nearby portal where he used to traverse, see the ruins of his home, and view his grave.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

(There is a $5 fee to actually enter the graveyard, but that would be self-guided, because the grave is visible from the public sidewalk.)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Elfreth's Alley

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

America's oldest continuously inhabited street.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

10 minutes

First Bank of the United States

120 S 3rd St, , Philadelphia, 19106-4229, Pennsylvania

The first bank of the official U.S., and see a nearby recreation of the first bank of the original colonial Confederacy.
You will be led by a native knowledgeable local guide.

Some commentary, anecdotes, and insights, are offered to give context and to enrich the experience.

Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of the destination while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and interaction with fellow travelers.

Pass by without stopping

What's included:

• Guiding services.