The Road to Revolution: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Philadelphia

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1. Every building in Philadelphia has a story to tell. The materials, technology, and styles in vogue, when these buildings were constructed, might reveal one story, while the people who designed, built, lived, and worked in them often add a narrative of their own. Come with me on this walking tour to hear about the events that took place in and around Philadelphia’s Old City buildings. Along the way, I’ll tell you about the individuals who shaped the city from its beginnings to American Independence.

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2. Starting in Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, you'll hear the story of the city's early history.

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3. Along the way, you’ll see Christ Church, where George Washington, Betsy Ross, and Deborah Franklin all worshiped at some point.

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4. Along the way, you’ll see Fragments of Franklin Court and the sections where Ben Franklin spent the last years of his life.

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5. Along the way, you’ll see Carpenters’ Hall, the first craft guild in America and home of the First Continental Congress.

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6. Along the way, you’ll see the First Bank of the United States, created by Alexander Hamilton, which sparked the beginning of the two-party system.

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7. You'll pass by the Merchants Exchange Building and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.

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8. On this tour, you’ll also hear about Alexander Hamilton’s time in Philadelphia and the scandal he was involved in.

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9. Along the way, you’ll see the Second Bank of the United States, which looks Grecian in style.

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10. You'll pass by the statue of Robert Morris. You'll learn about the man and hear a bit about why the statue is controversial.

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11. You'll pass by Library Hall and along the way, learn its history and connection to Philadelphia's start.

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12. Along with hearing about the Old City Hall, you'll learn a lot about the American Revolution which will loom large, as will the founding of our government, in which Benjamin Franklin had a large role to play. He’s the only person to have signed the Constitution of the United States, the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Alliance, and the Treaty of Paris.

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How it compares in Philadelphia

• Its from-price is 75% below the median of the 266 experiences we list in Philadelphia.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 120 of 266.

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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