What You Will Do
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 walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance
1
National Constitution Center
3 minutes
Meeting point and tour intro
2
The President's House
2 minutes
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.
3
Declaration House (Graff House)
2 minutes
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.
4
Liberty Bell Center
2 minutes
The quintessential icon of American Freedom
5
Independence Hall
3 minutes
Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
6
Congress Hall
2 minutes
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
7
Old City Hall
2 minutes
The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
8
The Signer
2 minutes
You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
9
American Philosophical Society Museum
2 minutes
Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
10
Library Hall
2 minutes
The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
11
Second Bank of the United States
3 minutes
One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
12
Carpenters' Hall
3 minutes
The birthplace of the American Identity
13
New Hall Military Museum
2 minutes
Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
14
First Bank of the United States
3 minutes
Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
15
Franklin Court
5 minutes
Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
16
Christ Church
2 minutes
An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
17
Betsy Ross House
3 minutes
Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
18
Arch Street Meeting House
2 minutes
Home to the Society of Friends
19
Christ Church Cemetery
3 minutes
The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin
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