Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia
Overview
Available languages
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 To Expect
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.
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.
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)
Options
Revolution and the Founders
Additional Times
Additional Peak Season Times: Additional Peak Season Times
Reviews
2,887 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
Martha S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh was amazing! What a character! It was very interesting and we felt like we had stepped back in history. Would definitely recommend.
Animation amazing
andr rP4347QE,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kerry francisco Big Mama Figther pinky are the best Entertainers at lopesan Hotel They are so funny me and My Friends have Been participated at different activities like pole dancing ,jumping class horshes ect … that has Been amazing i strongly recommend the Animation team
You can’t miss it
rogercI1526AN,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tedd was quite knowledgeable with a lot of fun facts about the historical landmarks. He did not just follow the book but shared many little known anecdotes.
Josh is great!!
Lorraine,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable tour guide and excited about his job. It was bitterly cold but he kept us moving and we'll invested in the history with his enthusiasm
Great Tour
Kimberly L,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very easy to book the tour. Our guide, Joe, was very good. He was personable and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the fact that it was a walking tour. It was a great way to see more of the city.
History, Humor & Heart
G5424TUrebeccah,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ted was an amazing guide! So knowledgeable and also funny!!! We learned so much and the time flew by. We were so shocked when the tour ended! Ted really did a wonderful job blending history, humor and heart. Highly recommend!!!
Great tour and guide
Davdajennifer,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ted was an excellent guide. His love for history and the unique stories, not just what you hear in history class, made all the difference. Highly recommend!
Liberty Bell for the win!
945dianad,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A short, sweet look at the history of the bell. You enter and can wander through some of the history of the bell, view a short film, and end with the bell herself! It isn’t a long stop, but you have the info you need and can move on to the next item on your list.
Insightful experience with a dash of spicy, which makes more a memorable experience!
devonl935,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a wonderful time with Ted! The price was worth every moment, the walk covered a great length without exhausting the group. The multiple sites were appealing, and picture worthy. The group was small enough to where you could hear well, but large enough to where you got to share the experience with others. This is for both history and city enthusiasts alike. Our favorite moments were the Hamilton references, as were both some NYC and love us some Hamilton. Ted was awesome - can’t recommend him enough!
Fast talking TED!
KimBenTravelin,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ted our local storyteller guide was excellent. We sincerly enjoyed his quick wit and fast talking tour. He was loud, interesting and amusing.
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