There are plenty of great activities in Philadelphia for visitors who are history buffs — from the famous Philadelphia duck tours, to major tourist attractions like the Liberty Bell, it’s easy to get lost in the fascinating past of this great city.
In fact, the best way to ensure that you don’t miss anything important is simply to let the Philadelphia experts pick out the destinations and help you figure out the easiest way to navigate the city on foot — and that’s exactly what you’ll find on a Constitutional Walking Tour.
Here are a few things to expect if you’ve never been on a Philadelphia Constitutional Walking Tour before:
- The Constitutional Walking Tour is a guided tour of the city’s biggest historical attractions, and it runs along an outdoor path about 1.25 miles long — so this tour is definitely something you’ll want to take when the weather is nice, and make sure you bring along a good pair of sneakers and a water bottle!
- Maps are available for visitors who prefer to see the sites on their own, but guided tours are readily available — and in fact, most visitors really enjoy having a professional tour guide who knows all the cool secrets that each stop holds.
- Starting at the National Constitution Center on Arch Street, right in the middle of Philadelphia, the tour will lead you to visit about two dozen different buildings and monuments that shaped the American Revolution and the earliest days of our country.
- Among the various stops, you’ll be able to visit: Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the First and Second Banks of the U.S., the Betsy Ross House, and the Christ Church Burial Ground — just to name a few of the highlights.
- Special VIP Tours and Group Tours are available with advance reservations, so make sure to contact us to ask about these special offers if you’re traveling in a group; whether you’re scheduling a school field trip or just seeing the sights of Philadelphia with friends, we can customize your tour and make sure that you have the best experience possible.
- Constitutional Walking Tours run on a daily basis, starting in April and ending in November, Advance reservations are required, just to make sure that everyone has a chance to see what Historic Philadelphia has to offer. Regular tickets cost $17.50 for adults and $12.50 for children, ages 3 through 12. Tickets can be purchased online, or by calling (215) 525-1776.
For more information about the Philadelphia Constitutional Walking Tour, or to make reservations for this must-see attraction, feel free to contact us at any time!