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Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour visits The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton's homes, and sites of numerous Founding Fathers including Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison, Monroe, and others. Every guide has a history degree.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Runs every morning and every afternoon rain or shine

Short 2-hour introduction to historic Philadelphia with a historian to walk with and orient you

Every Guide Has a History Degree

Essential tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia historic sites and highlights

Liberty Bell, Franklin; Sightseeing- best of Phila for first-time-visitors

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

Gratuities

Independence Hall Timed Tickets (2hrs/free of charge)

Interior of Liberty Bell Pavilion (1 hr/free of charge)

What To Expect

1

Liberty Bell Center

Come with us as we visit The Liberty Bell, perhaps the most famous symbol of American Liberty in the National Historic Park. Peak tourist season can often see lines of destination seekers stretched well around the corner for this monumental icon of American Independence taking close to one hour to traverse. Our historians give to you all of the essentials of The Liberty Bell’s creation and formation in to an icon of liberty from the exterior of the Liberty Bell pavilion, with clear and detailed directions to enter the interior should you choose to invest the additional hour on return. Commissioned in 1752 the bell cracked on its initial test ring and was re-casted two years later by local workman John Pass and John Stow with the lettering, "Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof," a quote from the King James Bible referring to the jubilee when enslaved persons were freed and debts forgiven every fifty years.

•Admission Not Applicable
2

Independence Hall

We will visit Independence Hall: the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. An essential icon of American democracy and founding of These United States the Independence Hall complex is a bastion of tourism and requires (free) timed entry passes and a recommended two hours additional time for exploration of the center of the complex’s interior chambers. We keep your tour moving quickly, to give you the best, most important essential highlights and significant points of the structure including clear and simple instruction on traversing the complex further on return should you choose. Subject to crowds and closures we pit-stop quickly inside of the East Wing of the Independence Hall Complex: the very oldest and most historic part of the structure: which served as The Supreme Court Chambers while Philadelphia was our nation’s capital.

•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Revolution and the Founders

Additional Times

Additional Peak Season Times: Additional Peak Season Times

Reviews

4.88

2,177 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Vibrant tour

    DonJ R,

    Jun 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was an excellent tour and Bill brought the history to life. He was an incredible storyteller. We learned so much about life during the revolution and our founding Father’s.

  • Great tour

    Richard V,

    Jun 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great your. Josh was great. Knowledgeable and loves what he does. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

  • Great History Tour at an Excellent Price

    Christopher R,

    Jun 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is the perfect walking history tour. The guide, Joshua, has a masters in history. No silly little apocryphal stories. You’ll hear the real stories behind each site. Most of the important Independence Square sites are covered. What isn’t specifically talked about is pointed out in case you want to return on your own. Honestly, this is my 3rd visit to Philly and I learned more from this tour than the others combined. Our guide was thoughtful, keeping us in the shade when possible and making sure the entire group made it across streets safely. This tour is a great bargain. Our group is in our 70s and we were able to keep up and finish the tour with no problems. Definitely recommend it to everyone.

  • Great history tour

    Melanie D,

    Jun 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alex was great and knowledgeable. Loved the printing press the most. Great tour with lots of history

  • Great Work

    Larry S,

    Jun 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really great. Ted was experienced, knowledgeable and funny. Would definitely recommend. I got to know historical Philly better than I might have going solo.

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