Philadelphia Historic Sites Self-Guided Walking Tour
Philadelphia, USA
- 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore Philadelphia and its rich Revolutionary history at your own pace with this self-guided audio walking tour. The app-based tour offers a vivid account of the city’s early days as it guides you to must-see landmarks including the Liberty Bell Center, the Betsy Ross House, and the National Constitution Center. Using a live GPS Map along with audio, images, and text, this tour turns your smartphone into a personal tour guide.
- App-based audio tour lets you explore Philadelphia at your own pace
- Experience a vivid account of Philadelphia’s history for a great value
- Spend one to two hours learning all about essential historic landmarks
- The app works even without an internet connection
What's Included
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Philadelphia City Hall1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
Begin from 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
End point
- Museum of the American Revolution101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Operating hours
- 03/16/2020 - 04/13/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Liberty Bell Center
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Betsy Ross House
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Philadelphia City Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Independence Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
West Washington Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Benjamin Franklin Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
The President's House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Declaration House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
10
Franklin Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Bolt of Lightning Memorial to Benjamin Franklin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
National Constitution Center
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
United States Mint
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
14
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
15
Elfreth's Alley
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
16
Christ Church
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
17
Museum of the American Revolution
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
3.9
based on 25 reviews
Mirasol_B, Dec 2025
I absolutely loved this tour!!! The map was easy to follow. Each stop automatically started when it reached the location. It was easy to stop and restart if we needed to. I could not have asked for a better tour guide. HIGHLY Recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Mirasol, glad to hear you LOVED seeing Philly this way with my walking audio tour guide! It’s fantastic that the map was easy to follow, the GPS-based audio started automatically at each stop, and you could pause and jump back in whenever you wanted. For more historical adventures, check out my Ultimate Gettysburg Battlefield Self-Guided Audio Bundle Tour, featuring the Ghosts of the Battlefield, Seminary Ridge, and Devil's Den tours. Happy exploring!
Marjory_R, Oct 2025
Could do the tour in own time and have good directions . Interesting information given would recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Marjory, thank you for sharing your thoughts on my Philadelphia Historic Sites Self-Guided Walking audio tour. I’m glad you found the directions clear and the information interesting, but I saw you rated it lower—was there anything that didn’t meet your expectations or something you think could be improved? Your feedback helps me and my team improve the experience. I’d really appreciate it if you could share more about what went wrong or what you’d like to see added. I’m available daily from 9 to 6 EST if you want to connect directly.
Marlan_P, Oct 2025
Because it was raining, and because it looked like it traversed 3-4 miles of walking, we tried to do it by car. Philadelphia's one way streets often had us going around in circles. But it still worked reasonably well. We enjoyed the history and insights.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Marlan, thank you for sharing your experience with the Philadelphia Historic Sites Self-Guided Walking audio Tour. I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the history and insights, despite the challenges posed by the rain and one-way streets. Just a note, this is primarily a walking tour, so driving it can sometimes be tricky. However, I’m glad it still worked reasonably well for you. If you’re up for more self-guided adventures, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours. They offer the same flexibility and convenience for exploring at your own pace. Enjoy your next journey!
Claudia_S, Sep 2025
We couldnt get into the app so we didn't use it and had to pay all over for another tour. The Hop on and Off was great and easy to use.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Claudia, I’m sorry to hear that you experienced issues with my app. I see that you've redeemed the password, which means the tour has been downloaded. Can you let me know what happened that prevented you from using it and led you to purchase another tour? I’d like to understand better so I can assist you more effectively. Please feel free to reach out—I can offer a different tour as a replacement or process a refund. I’m here to help daily from 9 to 6 EST!
Abby_T, Aug 2025
This was the perfect walking tour for someone looking to explore the city at a high level. We stopped a few times and it took us about 2.5 hours which is exactly what we were looking for. The audio was interesting and I liked that we could listen to more if something was particularly interesting. The only con is that some audio would start playing before it was done with the prior clip because we had continued to walk. Otherwise, this was well worth the price!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Abby, I’m glad to hear you enjoyed my Historic Philadelphia Walking Audio Tour and found it a great way to explore the city! The audio plays automatically as you approach the next attraction, so I recommend pausing to finish each story, including the extra ones, before moving on. Since my tours are valid for a whole year, you’ll have plenty of time to use them again or even listen to the stories on your way back or at home.
Juliette_G, Sep 2024
Great way to quickly view the city if you are low on time and want to move through the sites quickly while hearing some history.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Juliette, I'm glad you found my Historic Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour a convenient way to explore the city on a tight schedule. If you’re up for more self-guided adventures, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours. They offer the same flexibility and convenience for exploring at your own pace. Enjoy your next journey!
Kelley_B, Jul 2024
Great stories but would have liked a few more. Easy walk😀 it hit the high spots and a few gems not on the other tours.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Kelley, I'm glad you enjoyed my Historic Philadelphia tour. If you want more adventures, check out my 100+ Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tours by Action. There are plenty more gems to explore at your own pace!
Vivienne_B, Apr 2024
We loved the fact we could stop and start our tour when we pleased. We did a couple extras along the way and my phone died so we didn’t finish the tour. It was a great way to see the city.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed my Philadelphia Audio Tour, Vivienne! It has unlimited uses, so you can return today to finish what you missed. To explore more in Pennsylvania or beyond, check out my Gettysburg Battlefield Bundle or other tours nationwide. Enjoy your adventures, and I hope to be your guide again soon!
miriam_H, Dec 2023
I am 73 year old, could not get in the app, when finally could get it- it said that this pass word was already used. Very frustrating:(. I paid but could not enjoy it.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Miriam, I'm sorry about your trouble accessing the Philadelphia Walking Audio Tour. I wish you had contacted our support team earlier; we're available from 5 am EST to 5 pm EST to help with such issues. There might have been a mix-up with the password, but rest assured, your access is still valid. However, I understand your disappointment, so please feel free to raise a refund request, and I'll make sure it's processed promptly.
Anne_S, Aug 2023
A lot of walking with very little information provided.
The tour could be nice but there is very little information for a lot of walking. Philadelphia has so much history. Tell it!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Anne, there may have been some confusion during the tour. Usually, the tour provides plenty of information while walking. To ensure you receive the whole experience, I suggest starting the tour from the beginning point indicated in the App. Starting over should fix any missed segments or interruptions. However, the product you purchased is valid for a lifetime, so you can take the tour on your next visit or listen to it from the comfort of your home.
Kareen_V, Apr 2023
Great experience. We normally go on group tours ñ, but this tour allowed us to go on our own terms. I will definitely be buying the full package for our next vacation.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thanks so much Kareen! That flexibility is one of the best features of my self-guided tour. I’m glad you had a great time in Philadelphia with my tour. If you plan to travel more, you may like my Action+ Tour Bundle (it has all of my self-guided tours, over 100). Thanks again!
Elizabeth_C, Apr 2022
Terrific audio tour. Highly recommend. I wish every city had such a tour. If I made a wrong turn, I immediately knew from the GPS guide. I stopped at several sites to spend more time. And the information provided was excellent. Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
That’s so great to hear! There’s so much to discover in Philly. We have more self-guided audio tours (both walking and driving) on our website — including more historical cities. I hope you get to try more in the future. Thanks again!
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