Discovering Colonial Philadelphia Private Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We will visit the outside of a number of notable properties during the Discovering Colonial Philadelphia to now Walking Tour. We will see buildings that go back almost to the founding of the city in 1682, up to buildings currently under construction. Georgian, Federal, and many Revival styles will be seen along the way. We do not enter any of the buildings listed on the tour. We will be sitting outside them while I tell you about the buildings and events that occurred there.
Inclusions
What's included
- 3 hours guided tour with me as your personal tour guide.
What's not
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
The oldest continuously occupied residential street in America
The original Anglican Church where Andrew Hamilton. Pierce Butler, and Robert Morris are buried
Location of Ben Franklin's home
Home of the 1st Continental Congress
Greek revival bank. First all marble facade in the US
Home of the 2nd Continental Congress where the Declaration of Independence was created. Also the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 that created the Constitution.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- phillyPHAT
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Philadelphia
- Its from-price is 324% above the median of the 266 experiences we list in Philadelphia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 108 of 266.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Philadelphia
Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and the birthplace of American independence, with Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, museums and markets.
Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn and was the capital of the United States for a decade in the 1790s. In Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and the Constitution drafted in 1787, is a World Heritage site, and the Liberty Bell is displayed nearby. Elfreth's Alley, a lane of small 18th-century houses, is among the oldest residential streets in the country.
Top-ranked sights in Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Center, Carpenters' Hall , President's House.
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