Philadelphia Historical Walking Tour Experience

Experience the City with the Best: Our tours are guided by the company's founder and owner, who happens to be a former stand-up comedian and a history teacher. With a deep love and passion for everything Philadelphia, he brings a unique blend of humor and historical knowledge to your journey.
Step into History's Footprints: Take a captivating 1.5-hour stroll through the cobblestone streets of Old City, retracing the steps of the Founding Fathers.

Covering All the Must-Sees: During your tour, we make sure to visit every significant landmark in historic Old City. Rest assured, you'll leave with not only great memories but also a profound understanding of this city's remarkable history.

Meeting Point

302 Arch St

302 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Departure Point: Anima
(We meet outside of this pet store across the street from the Starbucks on the corner of 3rd and Arch)
Address: 302 Arch Street, 
Philadelphia, PA 19106

What's included:

• 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia
• Pass by 15+ Philadelphia sites including Christ Church, and Ben Franklin Court
• Learn about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today
• Trace the footsteps of the Founding Fathers through the streets of historic Old City
• Photo Stops at 10+ Sites including Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and Liberty Bell
• Visit Carpenter's Hall (Note: Site currently closed, will visit when available to public)
• Local Guide; tours are led by a former stand up comedian and history teacher

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Betsy Ross House

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

Tour the courtyard of the Betsy Ross House. Admission to the museum is not included or a part of the tour but tickets can be purchased at their gift shop for afterwards.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Elfreth's Alley

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

The oldest continuously lived on street in the original American colonies.

10 minutes

Benjamin Franklin Bridge

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

When it was first constructed, it laid claim to "longest suspension bridge in the world!"

Pass by without stopping

Christ Church

20 N American St, On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, 19106-4592, Pennsylvania

Known as the Church of the Revolution, admission is "donation only". Learn from some of the best historians in the city!

7 minutes

B. Free Franklin Post Office

316 Market St, Philadelphia, 19106-9996, Pennsylvania

The first post office in America!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Carpenters' Hall

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

See where the seed for America was first planted! Admission is "Donation only" and up to the discretion of guests.

7 minutes

Second Bank of the United States

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

A presidential portrait gallery run by the parks department.

15 minutes

Liberty Bell

526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

The most famous bell in America!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Independence Hall

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

We'll discuss the importance of Independence Hall, its roll in the Revolutionary War, and our brave founding fathers who walked through the halls.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included