Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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
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.
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Historic Sites of Philadelphia Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
What‘s Included
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History at your fingertips!
dwy44,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an interesting, historic city. We saw as many things as time allowed and loved everything about it. Just thinking about walking in the same place as our founding fathers makes it even more special!
Audio tour -Historical sights
I6923OUsherrym,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was easy to download to the phone. My daughter didn't have internet so she couldn't download -so that her purchase was not necessary. I should have known that. I couldn't pause the audio. My 2 friends decided they didn't want to listen and just wanted me to tell them about the sights after I listened to the audio. Lazy. I'm shaking my head just typing that.
Fun, easy tour
oneswellshell,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I enjoyed the flexibility of a solo walking tour. However, the guided group tours offered more information. I think this app should offer more stories and more depth. I’d pay more for a deeper experience.
Great overview of historic sites
Go459850,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great way to gain an overview of the historic sites at our own pace. We walked on a chilly day with 2 kids under 10 and they were more engaged with the narrative than I expected they would be. We would definitely recommend this for other families with kids who are good walkers.
We like the fact that...
xinyiwei,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We like the fact that it’s self-guided and we can go at our pace and schedule. I find the audio speed is a bit too fast, the information given at the Washington’s presidential residence is too brief. Compared to the excellent Rick Steves’s European city audio tours, there’s some catch up to do.
The tour was very good. Took about 2.5 hours. Took us a while to find parking, that was the only downside.
BackPacker242679,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good. Took about 2.5 hours. Took us a while to find parking, that was the only downside.
Weekend trip to Philadelphia
GrandTour25583173723,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour! Loved the ability to pause when we wanted to go inside certain spots, like the Betsy Ross house, The Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. I definitely prefer this to large group tours. Would highly recommended
Disappointing
GoPlaces705371,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The self-guided tour was uneven at best, with kitschy sound effects, inappropriate banter and loose interpretations of history, especially regarding Benjamin Franklin’s remit to France. The app was also a mess, with unclear navigation and outdated graphics. We should have spent the money on a guided tour instead of this awkward mishmash. Not recommended.
My opinion
Charlene M,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I liked the fact that I could go at my own pace. Unless you have airbuds, you can’t listen to the commentary on each landmark. It would be good if you could buy them at various places like Ross’s house. Buy them when you buy your ticket.
Perfect way to learn about Philadelphia history at your own pace!
marilee2020,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely worth it! Made it easy to go at our own pace. Learned a lot and very helpful to make sure we saw everything we wanted to see! Most interesting area was the old city and the homes there that we might otherwise have missed! Also, because many things were closed due to shutdown we were still able to hear about them. Thank you for a great tour. Great price!
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