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Philadelphia History, Highlights, & Revolution Tour
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Philadelphia History, Highlights, & Revolution Tour
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Offered in: English
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Overview
Take a deep dive into Philadelphia history on this guided walking tour of the city’s Revolutionary landmarks. With a full roster of historical sites like Independence Hall as well newer institutions such as the Museum of the American Revolution, this tour combines all the essentials for a keen understanding of Philly’s crucial role in the founding of the United States.
- A visit to Independence National Historical Park packs in many historic landmarks
- Receive a discounted ticket to the Museum of the American Revolution to use after the tour
- Walk down one of the oldest residential streets in America
- A maximum of 12 people keeps the experience personal
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What's Included
Local, English-speaking guide.
Admission to a demonstration at the Museum of the American Revolution.
A donation to a local community organization.
National Park Service Fee for guided groups.
Gratuities
Additional food and drink.
Souvenirs or personal shopping.
Departure & Return
Signer's Garden , 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Old City , Old City, Philadelphia, PA, USAYour guide will meet you at the Signer’s Statue in Signer's Garden; 498 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
A central location in the heart of Old City and the Historic District.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- OPERATED BY WeVenture
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Philadelphia History, Highlights, & Revolution Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Philadelphia History, Highlights, & Revolution Tour?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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What is the social distancing policy during Philadelphia History, Highlights, & Revolution Tour?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Philadelphia History, Highlights, & Revolution Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Impromptu trip to Philly
Samantha_B
, Jun 2022
Tom was an awesome tour...
Jodi_L
, Jun 2022
Our tour guide Carla was...
Roland_B
, Jun 2022
Funny and informative
Lydia_H
, Jun 2022
Interesting walk
Ingrid_B
, Jun 2022
Our guide was real nice and kneep a lot of Philly’s history. She showed is all the historical placed. Unfortunately we watchers the Liberty Bell only through the window and didn’t enter the building to see it nearby. It was planned to visit a small art museum but it was closed. We wakked by the Betsy Ross house which appears to be quite interesting but we didn’t enter it either same as Christ Church which was closed too. So it was a real nice walk but it was sorry so many things were closed and that we didn’t have time visit the Bell.
Great tour guide Alex and informative tour!
James_P
, May 2022
Philadelphia Historical Tour
Beatrice_T
, May 2022
Our tour guide Josh was amazing! He was knowledgeable, patient, professional, and connected well to our group. He took questions, memorized everyone's name in the group using cool, and made slight deviations from his script to accommodate us. We watched a short video indoors called the White Tent. Then, Josh went above and beyond to fulfill a last minute request to show us the Liberty Bell, which was not part of the outdoor walking tour experience. He shared great insights about George Washington during the Revolutionary War and Bejamin Franklin's major contributions to American History.
Our group, which were participants in the TRiO Veterans Upward Bound program at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland toured on May 21, 2022, which had a record high temperature of 90 degrees, not an ideal day to do a walking tour, but we stayed the course and remained as hydrated as possible. I recommend wearing comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and drinking lots of water! Masks were optional at the time, but bring them just in case.
Walking history lesson
DebraA_B
, May 2022
Josh was a great tour guide
Sathish_J
, May 2022
Very Knowledgeable Tour Guide
Nicole_W
, May 2022
Great Tour, a must for history enthusiasts
Louise_H
, Apr 2022
Great tour with Adam! Adam has his Masters in American History and is very knowledgeable. This is an extended tour covering a lot of ground. A highlight was a visit to the American Revolution museum where Washington’s original war tent is on display. A sobering symbol of leadership. We also covered Independence Hall, Congress, Liberty Bell, Ben Franklin museum and gravesite, and Betsy Ross house among other sites. Adam created context and provided information not found in the average history book. Thanks for the great tour!
Adam also had a new trainee with him, Anthony, whose energy and passion for history and engaging people was contagious. We wish Anthony well with his new endeavor!
1 traveler found this review helpful
Best Historical Tour Guide ever!
Kenneth_T
, Apr 2022
our guide Louisa was OUTSTANDING. She was so very knowledgable, filled in every detail with information from her vast historial education. Her love of the City and its history was a special part of this tour. One of the best walking tours in an historical city we have ever taken. Do request her!
Well worth the money and time.
Tim_V
, Apr 2022
Great way to see everything in a few hours
Jim_A
, Apr 2022
We found it all very...
Richard_R
, Apr 2022
We found it all very interesting. The guide was excellent and very informative without being boring. His pace was good and the tour wasn't very taxing for a walking tour. I thought it was a bus tour. (My mistake) but found the walking tour to be better with more information than a bus tour.
Philly tour with kids
Jean_B
, Apr 2022
A great dive into Philadelphia's history
Charles_O
, Apr 2022
I had a great time walking around Philly with our tour guide Laura, who not only brought all the historical sites to life with an ongoing narrative, but also gave us a window into the city's more recent history and development, and was super responsive to my incessant questions. One of my favorite parts was a stop at the Jewish Arts Center - really inspiring to see local artists and Philly traditions, and a bit off of the beaten trail.
She made a 2.5-hour jaunt breeze by! Highly recommend if you're looking to get a more holistic understanding of Philadelphia and American history.
Well Rounded History
Deborah_L
, Apr 2022
Walking through time
Kathy_G
, Mar 2022
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