City Sightseeing Philadelphia Founding Fathers Walking Tour
Philadelphia is where the United States of America came to be some two and a half centuries ago. It was here that the Founding Fathers wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence that came to separate the USA from the UK. You will be lead through the old city of Philadelphia by our expert guide and shown famous sites such as Independence Mall, home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the President's House. Your guide will inundate you with lots of fascinating stories all about the formation of the republic. The tour will then move on to Benjamin Franklin's grave where you will learn about arguably the most famous Philadelphian. You'll also visit Arch Street Meeting House to learn about the vital part that the Quakers played in the birth of the nation, and at Betsy Ross House you'll hear all about the woman who sewed the first American flag. Finally is Elfreth's Alley and Christ Church where you will find out about the normal people who played a part in the revolution
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City Sightseeing Philadelphia Founding Fathers Walking Tour
What's included in City Sightseeing Philadelphia Founding Fathers Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Liberty Bell Center
The State House bell, now known as the Liberty Bell, rang in the tower of the Pennsylvania State House
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is the birthplace of America and both the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were debated and signed here. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the legacy of the nation's founding documents - universal principles of freedom and democracy - has influenced lawmakers all around the world
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
The final resting place for Benjamin Franklin - one of the nation's most prominent founders and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence
Inclusions
- Founding Fathers and Mothers Walking Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour departs from 21 South 5th Street and all vouchers must be redeemed at this location
- Tours start at 10am, 12pm and 2pm
- Tour duration: 90 minutes
- Available seasonally
- Points of interest include: the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin's grave, Arch Street Meeting House, Betsy Ross' House, Elfreth's Alley and many more
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- This tour departs from 21 South 5th Street and all vouchers must be redeemed at this location. Tour starts at 10am, 12pm and 2pm
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Ticket Redemption
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour - Vouchers need to be redeemed at Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour Stop 1 at 21 South 5th Street
