United States of America · Heritage Walks

2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Historic Philadelphia Landmarks

2 Hours Round trip from 104 S 5th St Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Philadelphia's Historic District on a private walking tour
  • 02 See the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence
  • 03 View Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were debated and adopted
  • 04 Visit Christ Church, Betsy Ross House, and Christ Church Burial Ground
  • 05 Discover key historic sites including Congress Hall, Old City Hall, and Philosophical Hall

Embark on this private walking tour through Philadelphia's Historic District, starting at the Independence Visitors Center at 6th and Market Streets. Recognized as the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the American Revolution, the city is best known for its rich American history and enduring legacy of freedom and independence. Along the way, discover many of the landmarks that shaped the nation's early story.

Visit the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Philadelphia
Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Historic Philadelphia Sightseeing Walk

Visit the Liberty Bell, an iconic symbol of American independence.

See Independence Hall, the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. Outside only.

Continue to Congress Hall, home to the U.S. Congress from 1790 to 1800.

Pass by Old City Hall, located at Chestnut Street and 5th Street in the Independence Hall complex of Independence National Historical Park in Center City.

See Philosophical Hall, a historic building at 104 5th Street in Center City, Philadelphia.

Visit Library Hall, located in the heart of Philadelphia.

Also see Christ Church, an Episcopal church in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Visit Betsy Ross House, a landmark in Philadelphia purported to be the site where the seamstress and flag-maker Betsy Ross lived when she is said to have sewn the first American flag.

See Arch Street Friends Meeting House, a meeting house of the Religious Society.

Visit Christ Church Burial Ground, an important early American cemetery.

Continue to the Free Quaker Meeting House, located at the corner of 5th and Arch Streets.

See the National Constitution Center, America's most hands-on history museum.

The tour also includes the Second Bank of the U.S., Carpenters' Hall, the First Bank of the United States, and Merchants Exchange.

Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House

Where this trip takes you

Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide service

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Guide gratuity

What to bring

  • The tour runs rain or shine, so please dress appropriately.
  • Almost the entire tour is outdoors.

Know before you go

  • Moderate walking, about 1.5 km (1 mile).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Tour start
104 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in 104 S 5th St.

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