Beyond the [Liberty] Bell History Walking Tour

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Philadelphia, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Step back in time and learn about Philadelphia’s rich history as you walk through the Old City and Independence Park. Walk along the cobblestone streets and see several points of interest including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House. Your guide sheds light on the history of America’s historic capital as well as the women, people of color, indigenous groups, and LGBTQ individuals who helped shape the nation.

Get a comprehensive overview of Philadelphia
Walk down the oldest continuously lived street in the US
Get insider tips about the city from your guide
See a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Independence Hall

What's Included

Local guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

210 W Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Meet in the center of Washington Square by the fountain!

End point

Betsy Ross House
239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Operating hours
.1:00 pm

Itinerary

Washington Square

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Liberty Bell Center

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The President's House

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elfreth's Alley (Pass By)

Betsy Ross House (Pass By)

Welcome Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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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 73 reviews

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Knowledgeable,...

Kathryn_B, Sep 2025

Knowledgeable, interactive tour. Small size and new information that is not discussed in other tours makes this well worth it. Guide was able to answer impromptu questions and was well versed. Guide also modified the tour a bit for the groups needs.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you, Kathryn! I am glad you enjoyed your tour.

Philly walking tour

Roxanne_K, Aug 2025

Mike was great. We learned so much about some things we wouldn't of know or heard. Love it. Thank you Mike

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you Roxanne! So glad you enjoyed your time with Mike!

Fantastic!

Kristin_K, Apr 2024

Matthew is the most wonderful tour guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable! Don’t miss a chance to spend the day with him.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much! Hope to see you on another tour soon!

Awesome

ANDRUS_G, Sep 2023

A lot of great history. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. I would reccomend this tour for anyone visiting the area.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for sharing your kind words! Hope to see you on another tour soon!

Better than the usual city tour!

Lee_E, May 2023

Our Tour Guide Joey was fantastic! We picked this particular tour because of its inclusive nature and we were thrilled to learn new and exciting things about Philadelphia.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for touring with us! So glad you enjoyed your time with Joey!

Fascinating tour

Sirkka_K, Feb 2023

Our tour guide Joey did an amazing job by providing very informative tour in downtown Philly. We got lots of information on Philly history and buildings and particularly enjoyed hearing stories of inspiring Philly women, black history and other less publicized figures. Philly is full of fascinating history and Joey was very personable and responsive to our many questions.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks for your very kind words. We hope to see you on another tour soon!

A great experience

unravelingrivers, Mar 2022

I loved learning about some of the less reported stories of Philadelphia history. And Joey was a great guide. He seemed to have a genuine warmth about him, so it was more like taking a stroll through the city with a good friend rather than a paid guide. I would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Ahw, that is very kind. Thank you for helping put the people back into people's history. I enjoyed walking Old City Philadelphia with you and meeting you and your crew as well! Stay in touch!

It was amazing to see a...

Amanda_B, Oct 2021

It was amazing to see a different side of history. Rebecca was fun and knowledgeable. We got to see familiar sights while learning something new about each one.

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Thank you for coming on the tour and leaving your kind words. Hope to see you on another tour soon!

A real look at the contributions others have made

Krystal_S, Mar 2020

Rebecca is definitely one of my favourite tour guides ever. I love that her and her business partner have created a tour that is outside the box. By that I mean that yes you get the general history of Philly and William Penn BUT...she takes it to another level and focuses on people who have made a significant contribution but are often overlooked - women, people of colour, Native Americans and even I will admit that I knew very little about the contribution that LGBTQ people have made. On the day in question it was just Rebecca and myself but she gave 100% and I came away feeling like I had really learnt something but more importantly as a woman of colour I felt that our struggles, challenges and our strengths were really recognised and I'm grateful that she is one of the few who has taken the time to acknowledge that. I do tours like this in lots of places and even in the south, tours are very "men heavy". Outside of that, Rebecca was chill and we found we had a lot in common about how much we love to travel - as the only person on the tour we found we ended up talking about our personal lives as well as covering things that we are supposed to on the tour which made for a better experience. Due to my limited time in Philly, I missed out on the Badass women tour but I'm planning a trip back to Philly and I will definitely be booking that tour. I like to support the small business and I hope that tours like these continues to grow - book this tour!!!!!!! Thanks Rebecca