Take the Path to Independence, starting in Society Hill

Philadelphia, USA

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Government Fees

Alcoholic Beverages

Tour begins next to Man Full of Trouble - Philadelphia's oldest tavern. Visit www.joinordietour.com to purchase drink + tour package.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

125 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Meet next to Philadelphia's oldest remaining tavern, Man Full of Trouble. Arrive early to enjoy an ale (or two) at the tavern!

End point

Liberty Garden
50 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
The tour ends at the Liberty Beer Garden, stop in for a drink with a great view of the historic Pennsylvania State House in the foreground.

Itinerary

A Man Full of Trouble

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Headhouse/Shambles

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Church, Philadelphia

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hill-Physick House

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

James Madison's House (Pass By)

Powel House (Pass By)

John Penn and Benjamin Chew Home

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

City Tavern (Museum)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Benjamin Rush Garden

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carpenters' Hall

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Second Bank of the United States Portrait Gallery (Pass By)

Independence Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Independence Mall

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

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Great communication and service.

MaryKay_L, Sep 2026

An early Nor'easter blew into Philly and our tour was cancelled. But Viator was right on it and communication was great. We will book again.

Our guide Brandon was...

Kari_R, Sep 2026

Our guide Brandon was very personal and knew the area well! He was engaging when presenting the information! We learned a lot about Society Hill area we would have never known or found on our own!

Beautiful walking tour through Society Hill

Amy_J, Jun 2026

This was a walk through a beautiful area of Philadelphia that we hadn’t seen while we focused on the historic district. Our tour guide was a local who lives in the Society Hill area and told wonderful, historical accounts about Philadelphia’s beginnings and stories of people who lived here. We enjoyed the tour very much and would highly recommend for a couple hours away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, although we’re very much loved those places too!

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