Philadelphia Historic District Walking Tour

Interested in touring Philly's Historic District? Great! Let us show you around. Be taken back in time as you are regaled about how the Liberty Bell worked (and cracked,) envision the founders debating inside Carpenters Hall and then Independence Hall as you learn about the issues they faced and gaze upon the building where Jefferson worked in solitude to write our Declaration of Independence. We provide the history, you supply the imagination. In 90 minutes you will see 21 sites (the most of any walking tour) from a guide with a degree in History and a passion for Philadelphia. We are an owner-operated small business & the best choice for a walking tour in Philly. See you on the tour!

Meeting Point

The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center

599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Outside the main entrance on Market Street. I'll be wearing a white polo shirt, sunglasses, visor and red, white and blue lanyard!

What's included:

• This is an overview tour. All sites are experienced from the outside

Not included:

• We do not enter any historic sites. Admission not included.
• Foreign language tours (Spanish, French, Italian) require advanced notice

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Independence National Historical Park

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

Before beginning the tour there will be a welcome by the guide and an explanation about where the tour will go, some of the sites to be seen and information about the founding of Philadelphia. Learn why this park is "America's Most Historic Square Mile!"

10 minutes

Independence Hall

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

Learn about the significance of Independence Hall. This is where the Declaration of Independence was signed. It's also where some of the famous founding fathers had some remarkable moments. Learn more on the tour!

5 minutes

Liberty Bell Center

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

Learn the significance and history of the Liberty Bell. Learn why it no longer rings, how it earned its name and why the crack you see isn't what broke the bell. Learn more on the tour!

5 minutes

Declaration House (Graff House)

Seventh and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Learn the significance and history of Declaration House. The name of the site tells you what was written here. But, find out why this house was chosen and who else helped Thomas Jefferson with his writing. Learn more on the tour!

3 minutes

Congress Hall

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

Learn the significance and history of Congress Hall. Find out which states became part of the union in this building and where the two houses each met. Plus, learn why its most significant achievement can't be seen by the naked eye. Learn more on the tour!

5 minutes

Old City Hall

Independence Mall, , Philadelphia, 19106, Pennsylvania

Learn the significance and history Old City Hall. It actually was more than just the "old" city hall. It also included the Supreme Court, but not how you know it today. Learn more on the tour!

3 minutes

Carpenters' Hall

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

Learn the significance and history of Carpenter's Hall, the place where, for all purposes, America's independence movement started. Learn what famous words were spoken, and by whom. Plus, learn about the conspiracy the took place on the second floor. Learn more on the tour!

8 minutes

Franklin Court

314 Market St # 322, , Philadelphia, 19106-2704, Pennsylvania

Learn the significance and history of Ben Franklin's Home and workshops. Find out why his house no longer stands, and why the post office at the end of the court is so special in American history - even today. Learn more on the tour!

10 minutes

Christ Church

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

Learn the significance and history of Christ Church, the onetime tallest building in America. It's not just a church, it's also a museum. One item in particular is easily overlooked. Learn more on the tour!
Admission is $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Kids

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Elfreth's Alley

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

Learn the significance and history of Elfreth's Alley - the oldest continually lived on street in America. Find out how it earned its name, see the subtle amenities the homes have that go overlooked by the other tour companies and, literally, walk through history. Learn more on the tour!
Museum Admission - $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Kids

8 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Betsy Ross House

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

Learn the significance and history of Betsy Ross and her surprising legacy. For example, did she really sew the first flag? The answer might surprise you. Learn more on the tour!
Admission - $10.00 Adults, $8.00 kids

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

10 Independence Mall, , Philadelphia, 19106-1521, Pennsylvania

Called the "Bank of Banks" the Fed is more than simply government building - in fact, you use it almost every day. It's true!. Learn more on the tour!

2 minutes

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

701 Arch St, Seventh, Philadelphia, 19106-1504, Pennsylvania

The first museum of its kind in America, it's been leading the way in research and education since its founding in 1976. A fascinating building with thousands of exhibits - literally!
Admission - $14.00 Adults, $10.00 Kids

3 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

American Philosophical Society Museum

104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, 19106-3387, Pennsylvania

This building is where some of America's brightest and most renown scholars have (and still do) gather. All in an effort to make the world a better place. Some of the rarest antiquities in America are housed here.

3 minutes

Library Hall

105 S 5th St, , Philadelphia, 19106-3310, Pennsylvania

Learn some of what's inside and who specifically studied here for a rather important journey! Plus, the person who founded this building accidentally made the world a much smarter place. Let us tell you who!

3 minutes

Second Bank of the United States

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

Wait, a SECOND bank? Yes! Find our why, and why the FIRST bank needed to be replaced. Plus, it wasn't just a bank. This building has had more than 1 very important role in America

3 minutes

New Hall Military Museum

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

Did you know this was the colonial version of The Pentagon? It's true. Currently a museum with some fascinating military attractions from the 18th and 19th centuries, it should not be overlooked

3 minutes

Arch Street Meeting House

320 Arch St, Philadelphia, 19106-2114, Pennsylvania

While it might look plain, it's actually a house of worship. Seriously, it is! Let us explain why its plain appearance is so unique!

3 minutes

United States Mint

151 N Independence Mall E, , Philadelphia, 19106-1819, Pennsylvania

Did you know almost half the coins jingling in your pocket are made here? But that's not all. This building makes some of the most famous and valued items in history.

2 minutes

National Constitution Center

525 Arch St, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, 19106-1595, Pennsylvania

Want to be president? Take the oath here? Want to see how tall (or short) some of the founders were? Find out here. This is the only museum in the country dedicated solely to the constitution.
Admission - $19.00 Adults, $15.00 Kids

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included