Historical Sights in Philadelphia
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Historical Sights in Philadelphia

Once the capital of the United States, Philadelphia was at the center of America's early democracy. It all happened here, from the drafting of the Constitution to the sewing of the first American flag. See below for ways to see all the top sites.

What to See

  • Independence Hall— where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed

  • The Liberty Bell— a 2,080-pound (943-kilogram) bronze bell that was rung to announce the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence

  • Old City— which is packed with landmarks and considered the nation’s most historic square mile

  • Eastern State Penitentiary— a spooky prison that held inmates such as Al Scarface" Capone in solitary confinement, driving many of them insane

How to Visit

  • String together the major sites in and around Old City on a walking, biking, or Segway tour.

  • Pair history with a little booze on a BYOB trolley tour or an educational pub crawl.

  • Book a combo tour that includes stops at both Revolution-era sites and the haunted Eastern State Penitentiary.

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BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

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See Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and sites while sipping your own beer or wine and hearing little-known facts from a guide. This sightseeing tour by trolley takes the stress off finding a designated driver for exploring as you see tops sights such City Hall, Love Park, Boathouse Row, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ House, and the Declaration House. Drinks are BYOB.
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  • 2 hours
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Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia

Old City Historic Walking Tour in Philadelphia

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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.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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Historic and Revolutionary Philadelphia Tour

Historic and Revolutionary Philadelphia Tour

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Experience the history of the United States on this guided small group walking tour around Philadelphia, the birthplace of freedom in America. You'll see the building where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross's House, and much more! This tour even includes a special presentation about George Washington in the Museum of the American Revolution.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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Philadelphia Segway Tour

Philadelphia Segway Tour

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Experience Philadelphia like never before on this educational and entertaining guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about Philadelphia’s important history and visit popular locations like Penn’s Landing, the Historic District, the Italian Market, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a 5- or 10-mile loop around Center City. Guided Segway training and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.
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  • 2 hours
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The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

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Discover the birthplace of America on this guided walking tour through the country’s most historic area in Philadelphia. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Independence National Historical Park and more than 20 other historic sites on this 1.25-mile trek, including the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and many more.
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  • 1 hour 15 minutes
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