Historic Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

• [Departure] 09:00, meet up at Philadelphia City Hall. Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, relive the fight for American Independence, and discover the iconic Liberty Bell with a self-guided tour.Please arrive at the location 6 mins before the departure time
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, City Hall, Your tour of Philadelphia begins near the stunning City Hall in Center City. From here, you'll visit this historic city's oldest and most storied sites.
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Washington Square Park, This pleasant green space dates back to the beginnings of Philadelphia and was once a burial ground for the city's poorest residents. Today, it's the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Independence Hall, Independence Hall saw the meeting of the First Continental Congress, when delegates from the colonies gathered to debate how they would stand against King George III's tyranny.
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Liberty Bell, The Liberty Bell is perhaps Philadelphia's most iconic landmark. This piece of history rang for major events like the announcement of the Declaration of Independence
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Benjamin Franklin Grave, The Benjamin Franklin Museum is an outdoor museum honoring the life and work of Philadelphia's favorite Founding Father. This historic statesman figures heavily in America's past
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, President's House Site, It might not look like much, but this was the very first White House! Here, you can explore the original presidental home of George Washington and dive into the history of the early presidents' lives
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Declaration House, The Graff House is another unique historic home. This is where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence and where Ben Franklin helped him edit it
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, African American Museum in Philadelphia, At the African American Museum, you'll learn about slavery and it's impact of early America, as well as the historic contributions of African American patriots like Crispus Attucks
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Franklin Square, In Franklin Square, you can rest up and catch up on everything else that Ben Franklin did other than driving independence
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Bolt of Lightning. . . A Memorial to Benjamin Franklin, As you admire the enormous bolt of lightning, you'll hear what really took place on that stormy night when Franklin went out into the storm with a kite, a key, and an idea
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, National Constitution Center, This museum is full of interactive exhibits dedicated to the creation of America's constitution, government, and more. If you want to supplement your tour with a deep dive into this essential document
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Benjamin Franklin Grave, Here is Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia's adopted son. Franklin was more than a Founding Father to the city, and when he died, over three-quarters of the city's entire population attended his funeral
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Betsy Ross House, This house was once home to Betsy Ross, creator of the flag of the United States of America
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Elfreth's Alley Museum, Elfreth's Alley is an Instagram sensation for good reason. This street has been preserved just as it appeared in the days of the founding fathers
• [Attraction/experience] 5 min(s), Self-guided, Christ Church, This was once the church of choice for some of the most prominent Americans, including Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross, and George Washington
• [Return] 12:00, at Museum of the American Revolution, Your journey ends at the Museum of the American Revolution. If you want to dive deeper into anything you've learned along your tour, this is an excellent place to do it
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Eligibility

• Free for children aged 1-5

Additional information

• Digital audio guide is available for download on your phone and is available in English

• There are no groups, so you can take breaks for photos, hikes, and snacks and go at your own pace

• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

• Stories are played automatically by GPS

• Cell signal and wifi are unnecessary, as they can be used offline after download

• Everything is provided with a full itinerary, travel tips, and professionally narrated videos and text

• This isn't an entrance ticket. Please check opening hours before your visit

What to bring

• Valid ID
• Downloaded app
• Charged smartphone
• Power bank

What to wear

• Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions

Accessibility

• This activity is not wheelchair-accessible

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)