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Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia
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Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Walk in the footsteps of America's founding fathers on this walking tour of Philadelphia's Old City. Visit important landmarks such as Christ Church, the Ben Franklin Post Office, Carpenters' Hall, and Independence Hall as your guide narrates local history.
- Explore the historic city of Philadelphia on walking tour
- Learn about the history of America's founding fathers from your guide
- See the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House
- Multiple departure times make it convenient for your schedule
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What's Included
Local knowledge and recommendations from informed guides who call Philly their home
In depth information about the Revolutionary War and how it has shaped the United States today
History with a side of humor!
Gratuities
Departure & Return
302 Arch St , 302 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Independence Hall , 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USADeparture Point: Rocket Fizz Address: 302 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour concludes outside of Independence Hall around 5th and Chestnut, about four blocks away from the starting location. Our guides will happily provide directions back to the start if needed.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Founding Footsteps
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Traveler Tips
- "If it’s your first visit or it’s been a while, this tour is a great way to get started." See review
- "I’d definitely recommend this tour to new visitors to Philly!" See review
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Fabulous Tour
susan_h
, Jul 2022
What a great guide and experience!
Amy_P
, Jul 2022
We loved this walking tour experience. Our guide, Seamus, was very knowledgeable with the history of the Old City. Our group was small, so we were able to ask as many questions as we wanted, linger a while in areas of high interest and hear many witty anecdotes about our founding fathers. Highly recommend!
Great tour!
Anna_H
, Jul 2022
Great tour!
Karen_G
, Jun 2022
Places and sights you probably wouldn’t see otherwise
Stephanie_W
, Jun 2022
We had visited Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Constitution museum the day before. This tour was excellent in that it didn’t repeat so much of that information but took us to new places and shared stories and saw sights that we wouldn’t have known or seen otherwise. Guide was very knowledgeable.
Highly recommend this walking tour of old city Philly
Erin_G
, Jun 2022
Walking in the rain . . .
Tress_P
, Jun 2022
The best! Awesome historical tour!
Sandra_D
, Jun 2022
This is an amazing historical tour! Shamus is an outstanding tour guide that is knowledgeable, loud enough to be heard, personable, and enjoyable! I highly recommend this tour. It is one of the best that we’ve taken. I think it covers all of the historical aspects of Philadelphia, and it is engaging and very well done.
Great tour!
Anne_B
, Jun 2022
Shamus was a great...
Susi_G
, Jun 2022
Great tour
jenny_c
, Jun 2022
Entertaining history!
Carol_B
, Jun 2022
Insights
Gary_M
, Jun 2022
Fantastic tour
Bill_T
, Jun 2022
Best guide ever!!!!
Ulla_S
, Jun 2022
I had hurt my foot and was therefore not able to complete the tour. However, our kids decided that they would continue with the tour. Our guide made it interesting and fun. It is a special guide who can change the attitude of a teenager to actually like some history! Our guide also stayed with our kids while we caught up with them at the end of the tour. Thank you very much!
June 10 2022 Walking Tour
Vicki_H
, Jun 2022
Great tour!
jbixler74
, Jun 2022
Philadelphia Walking Tour 02 June 2022
MarthaBacile_F
, Jun 2022
Excellent small tour with big facts of history.
Janet_S
, Jun 2022
Bring history back to life with Ryan’s tour!
Sriniketh_C
, Jun 2022
Ryan brought back history to life as he regaled to us stories about Ben Franklin, William Penn, Betty Ross while walking us through the historical blocks of Philadelphia. It was a very informative and fun tour to go with family or friends and I highly recommend Ryan and this tour to all!
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