Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the history and flavors of Philadelphia on a walking tour through the city. Follow your guide, who has a degree in history, to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other noteworthy sights in America's Birthplace of Independence. Get to see some of the favorite haunts of the country’s founding fathers and other influential Americans.
- Get an insider’s understanding of the year 1776 in Philadelphia
- See the city’s historical sites in just a couple of hours with a guide
- A walking tour allows you to stay active while you sightsee
- An ideal choice for history buffs
What's Included
- Every Guide Has a History Degree
- Liberty Bell, Franklin; Sightseeing- best of Phila for first-time-visitors
- Essential tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia historic sites and highlights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Gratuities
- Independence Hall Timed Tickets (2hrs/free of charge)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Grim Philly Twilight Tours523 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
We'll meet you directly "outside" the Market Street doors of the Independence Visitor Center, one block to the north of Independence Hall and across the street from The Liberty Bell and President's House in the heart of historic Philadelphia.
End point
- Merchant Exchange Building143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Tour ends just behind City Tavern and Merchants Exchange where The Continental Congress met every Saturday just aside Alexander Hamilton's Philadelphia home.
Itinerary
If you haven’t been to Philadelphia before, or want a thorough look into the layers of history, then book this group tour run by a guide with a history degree, who can tell you everything there is to know about Philly. The tour focuses on the revolution and the founders, so be ready to take a step back in time.
Your tour starts with meeting your guide at the designated spot. From here you’ll walk and see the sites, while hearing stories about revolution and independence. Just some of the famous landmarks you’ll walk past are the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
You’ll cover a lot of ground and a lot of history in just a few hours, so the rest of your day is free. You can also choose either a morning or afternoon tour, depending on your schedule.
Your tour starts with meeting your guide at the designated spot. From here you’ll walk and see the sites, while hearing stories about revolution and independence. Just some of the famous landmarks you’ll walk past are the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
You’ll cover a lot of ground and a lot of history in just a few hours, so the rest of your day is free. You can also choose either a morning or afternoon tour, depending on your schedule.
Liberty Bell Center (Pass By)
Independence Hall (Pass By)
The President's House (Pass By)
Congress Hall (Pass By)
Franklin Court (Pass By)
New Hall Military Museum (Pass By)
Benjamin Franklin Museum (Pass By)
B. Free Franklin Post Office (Pass By)
Carpenters' Hall (Pass By)
First Bank of the United States (Pass By)
Second Bank of the United States (Pass By)
American Philosophical Society Museum (Pass By)
Library Company of Philadelphia (Pass By)
Todd House (Pass By)
Independence Visitor Center (Pass By)
Grim Philly Twilight Tours (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 3,053 reviews
SHARONL_M, Mar 2026
Ted was a great tour guide. Very informative and interesting. He had fun stories and knew alot about the history.
Karen_M, Mar 2026
You may want to bone up on your American history prior to taking this tour. Lots of details explained. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for this. Bring water! Would definitely do this again.
Andrea_K, Mar 2026
I was in an 8-person group and I was very impressed with the knowledge about events and esp key people of the revolution our guide had.
He created the tour very lively, not just listing one date after the other and he tried to give us more insights into the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence and our constitution and who would become presidents after Washington.
Rebecca_K, Mar 2026
Vince was a knowledgeable guide who made the tour fun and engaging. Remember the sunscreen and/or hat on a sunny day and be sure to bring water and comfy shoes. Loved it!
Amy_O, Mar 2026
Josh was fun, dramatic, and a great storyteller. Lots of unique bits of history interspersed with key pieces. We enjoyed it very much and thought it was great value.
Sarah_M, Mar 2026
Joseph was wonderful! We learned a lot. How special to see so many historic sights. Benjamin Franklin said a penny saved is a penny earned (tour preview), but don’t save your pennies on this - it was worth every one of them.
Shana_C, Mar 2026
Joesph gave a good tour. All the main historical sites were seen and talked about, but I was hoping for a little more.
Eleni_G, Mar 2026
A must do! Excellent guide, knowledgeable and professional, yet fun and personable.
Wonderful way to learn more about the protagonists of Revolution and get to know more about the city itself. Don't miss it!
Our guide was Ted, he was exceptional!
Roxanne_G, Mar 2026
Really informative. Josh was really knowledgeable and made the tour fun. Definitely worth the money.
Tracy_S, Mar 2026
The tour was informative and very walkable. It's a great way to see the historical highlights. Joseph was a fantastic tour guide.
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