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Overview

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. This 75-minute outdoor walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The tour is a primary overview on an outdoor walking journey.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. National Constitution Center
Meeting point and tour intro
Duration: 3 mins
2. The President's House
This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.
Duration: 2 mins
3. Declaration House (Graff House)
Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.
Duration: 2 mins
4. Liberty Bell Center
The quintessential icon of American Freedom
Duration: 2 mins
5. Independence Hall
Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
Duration: 3 mins
6. Congress Hall
Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800
Duration: 2 mins
7. Old City Hall
The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
Duration: 2 mins
8. The Signer
You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
Duration: 2 mins
9. American Philosophical Society Museum
Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
Duration: 2 mins
10. Library Hall
The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
Duration: 2 mins
11. Second Bank of the United States
One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
Duration: 3 mins
12. Carpenters' Hall
The birthplace of the American Identity
Duration: 3 mins
13. New Hall Military Museum
Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
Duration: 2 mins
14. First Bank of the United States
Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
Duration: 3 mins
15. Franklin Court
Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
Duration: 5 mins
16. Christ Church
An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
Duration: 2 mins
17. Betsy Ross House
Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
Duration: 3 mins
18. Arch Street Meeting House
Home to the Society of Friends
Duration: 2 mins
19. Christ Church Burial Ground
The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin
Duration: 3 mins

Inclusion

See where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created

Tour operates in rain or shine

75-minute Constitutional Walking Tour

A walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine

Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.

Supplied by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour

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