Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense
“To believe all men honest is folly. To believe none is something worse.” - John Adams
We all know George Washington didn’t really chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story?
Americans love telling stories about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud to be a part of their legacies. Behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph though, we find imperfect people who were only human. They were humans who were kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees.
This tour doesn’t just show you America’s Most Historic Square Mile (though it does that too,) it is a journey through who the Founding Fathers were, who they were not, and who we wish they would have been.
No axe wielding required.
This tour will include the exterior of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the President's House, Benjamin Franklin's Grave, Franklin Court, Elfreth's Alley, Betsy Ross' House, and more.
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Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense
What's included in Philadelphia Walking Tour: A Lot of Colonial Nonsense
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
See Benjamin Franklin's grave from outside Christ Church Cemetery
Independence Hall
We will view the exterior of Independence Hall
The President's House
A brief amount of time will be provided to view the archeology site
Inclusions
- Guide Services
- Water can be purchased at the Wawa nearby for $3
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants must be carried by a parent or guardian
- Not recommended for travelers who cannot travel two miles and lack assistance or a mobility aid
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Find the tour behind the Free Quaker Meeting House at the benches. Your guide will be wearing an "Offbeat Philly" shirt.
End Points
- We will end outside the Betsy Ross House and your guide can give you directions to wherever you need to go afterwards.
