The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Reviews Summary
Mixed reviews. Many enjoyed the tour, finding it informative and a good introduction to Philadelphia's history. Others felt misled by the description, expecting interior visits. Some found it worthwhile, while others felt it was a waste of money.
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1.3 hours
- 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
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- 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.
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...
- Duration 1 Hour and 15 Minutes
- Group Tour
- Max 40 people in the group
- 1
National Constitution Center
Meeting point and tour intro
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 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 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 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 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 4
Liberty Bell Center
The quintessential icon of American Freedom
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 5
Independence Hall
Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 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 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 7
Old City Hall
The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 8
The Signer
You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 9
American Philosophical Society Museum
Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 10
Library Hall
The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 11
Second Bank of the United States
One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 12
Carpenters' Hall
The birthplace of the American Identity
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 13
New Hall Military Museum
Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 14
First Bank of the United States
Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 15
Franklin Court
Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 16
Christ Church
An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 17
Betsy Ross House
Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 18
Arch Street Meeting House
Home to the Society of Friends
- Duration 2 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 19
Christ Church Burial Ground
The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin
- Duration 3 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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