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Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia
Our walking tours are COVID friendly! Social distancing and masks are required.
We can cater to both large groups and small!
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icon1 hour 30 minutes  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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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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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 Point

302 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Return Details

520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
  • 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • 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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia?
A:
The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia.
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
See all safety measures taken by Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia?
A:
The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
See all safety measures taken by Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia.

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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
  • "What I was missing was a visit to the graveyard and the bell - wouldn't mind extra 20 minutes to cover it." See review

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Philadelphia explained
Helene_M
, Apr 2021
What a fun and relaxed while really meaningful way to learn about Philadelphia. Tim is a very, very knowledgable guide. I learned a lot and enjoyed discovering Philly.
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Old city
Jane_S
, Apr 2021
Fun and informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour. Not too long or too short
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour.
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Very fun tour
Leonard_L
, Apr 2021
This was a very fun and informative tour. Tim guided it perfectly with the pace, jokes, and information. I would definitely take this tour again.
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Tim the guide was amazing and historical Philadelphia was so much fun to learn about
Bridget_DC
, Apr 2021
Tim was an amazing tour guide. We had our three children with us and all of them enjoyed the historical tour as did the adults. Tim was friendly, humorous, knowledgeable, seemed to have a deep love of Philly and history, and sent us to a great pizza place. We are history buffs and he allowed us to ask as many questions as we had and even tailored house your with additional information based on questions we had. 10/10, I wanted to keep on going.
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Fun, interesting and educational!
Royce_S
, Apr 2021
All of the sites and stories that went with them, debunking myths, and humor made a memorable experience.
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Kurt_R
, Apr 2021
Guide very knowledgeable. He was funny and informative. I learned a lot about the town and Ben Franklin.
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Highly recommend this tour!
Don_S
, Apr 2021
Amazing tour! My wife and I went to grad school many years ago in Philadelphia and are so glad we finally had this opportunity to take a walking historical tour. Our tour guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable and so many great anecdotes of our founding fathers! We can’t wait to do another Founding Footsteps tour in the future!
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Hits all the must sees...
LeeAnn_K
, Apr 2021
Hits all the must sees with the fascinating historical details and a littlehumor. Very good experience. Thanks, Tim!
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Great Informativ3e Tour Worth the Money
Bonnie_W
, Apr 2021
Our guides knowledge and stories. I have taken probably six different tours and Tim"s enthusiasum made even a six year old pay attention. This tour is well worth the money. I would suggest you take this tour first before you do the liberty bell and or Independence Hall.
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Awesome tour
Jennifer_G
, Apr 2021
Our tour guide was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable and interesting. He was great with our kids (11&14) they loved it. Definitely a must do for any Ben Franklin fan !
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