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Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

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Digital
90 minutes
English

Explore Philadelphia's Old Town on our music infused, British narrated and top notch technology guided tour. The top notch production quality will elevate the experience offering an ambiance of the revolution. Don't miss out on this experience.

Now a rebel is defined as “a person who rises in opposition or armed resistance against an established government or ruler.” You will discover the sites of the American Revolutionary Rebels that fought the British Empire. The most powerful empire in the world.

And won.

You’ll see Ben Franklin’s grave, independence hall, the Betsy ross house, the restaurant the founding fathers feasted, Alexander Hamilton’s home, the Liberty Bell, Carpenters Hall, the First Bank of the United States, the oldest alley in Philadelphia and more.

You’ll hear the tales of the American Rebels Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Haym Solomon, Betsy Ross, John Hancock and other well-known rebels that founded this great nation.

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Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

From$9.49Per Person

What's included in Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Elfreth's Alley

Elfreth's Alley is named after Jeremiah Elfreth, an 18th-century blacksmith. Our tour starts here to give you a glimpse of what the city looked like during the American revolution. While much of Philadelphia has changed, this alleyway has remained the same, and today it’s designated a National Historic Landmark. From this spot you'll press start tour and put your phone in your pocket. From there our WalknTours patented technology will guide you through the streets. If you feel you are off track just check the arrow in the WalknTours app and it will point you in the direction of the next stop.

Betsy Ross House
Pass-by Only

We will stop outside the Betsy Ross house and hear the story of how Betsy Ross met with George Washington and designed the American flag. It's pretty amazing! And the music is great.

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

We will stop at Benjamin Franklin's grave and discover his story of how he played a pivotal role in the revolution partnering with French. This guy was electric!

Inclusions

  • You will learn unique stories of the Revolutionary War, like G. Washington's nick name "Town Killer"
  • You'll see the sites where the founding fathers started the USA
  • You'll see the most historic spots in the USA, Independence Hall, Carpenters Hall and many more!
  • Rebels of the Revolution Solo Walking Tour on the WalknTours app
  • You'll learn the story of the Rebels of the Revolution, B. Franklin, G. Washington, Hamilton and....
  • Go at your own pace and schedule. This is all on our WalknTours app.
  • Our Patented Technology is the most advanced Walking Tour Tech available. It's Patented
  • No Food or drinks.
  • No Human Guide, it's a solo tour navigated by the WalknTours app.
  • No Entrance tickets, it is all outside. But optionally you can go in, many sites are free.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The tour starts just outside Elfreth's Alley, one of the most authentic alleys in Philly. Here you'll open the tour, press 'start tour' and put the phone in your pocket. From there our technology will guide you through the streets and share the stories of the rebels that lived here.

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