History in HD Tour in Philadelphia, PA

101 South Independence Mall EastPhiladelphia, PA 19106
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Overview

Immerse yourself in Philadelphia’s in-depth history on the History in HD tour. Along the way, you’ll see historic sites and landmarks such as Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, and the President’s House where George Washington and John Adams lived when Philadelphia was our nation’s capital. Plus, your tour includes stops at local breweries, coffee shops, and stores for an inside look at the city’s culture.

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Visit those unmissable Philly sights on this historical Philadelphia tour that ditches the guidebooks and gives you a dose of history from a local perspective. After all, this is the history that shaped the people of this city, so why not learn about it from them?

Start your Philadelphia tour behind the Religious Liberty Statue just outside the National Museum of American Jewish History, where you’ll meet your guide and begin your Best. Day. Ever.

From here, we’ll take you back to the time of our nation’s founding, weaving your way through Independence National Park. Your guide will share knowledge of the most significant sites of the park, such as Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall, among other sites that were instrumental in establishing many of the country’s first institutions and ideologies.

Continue this Philadelphia city tour to a spot where (on weekdays only) we can grab a view of Maxfield Parrish's ‘Dream Garden’ mosaic mural and a possible excursion into Washington Square for stories of Philadelphia founder William Penn.

We then pass the Liberty Bell, where you'll hear about why this iconic symbol has become so famous all around the world. Just next door, you’ll enter the President’s House site, home to George Washington and John Adams during Philly’s tenure as our nation’s capital. You’ll stroll up through the grand stretch of Independence Mall, home to Independence Visitor Center, the National Constitution Center, the Bourse, and the U.S. Mint.

After passing by the gravesite of the city’s most renowned inventor, Ben Franklin, you’ll enter the charming back alleys of Old City with its unique art galleries, trendy cafés, and fascinating industrial architecture and where you’ll have the chance to grab a quick snack or a drink and relax with your guide — the perfect opportunity to ask any pressing questions you may have about things to do in the neighborhood after the tour.

Continue to be immersed in history as you venture past the Betsy Ross House and then down Elfreth’s Alley, the street famous for being the oldest continuously occupied residential street in the country.

Next, you may be treated to a visit inside Christ Church, where you'll hear stories of our founding fathers, sit where they sat, and learn about the birth of the Episcopal Church in America.

As this Philadelphia tour winds down, your guide will take you to their favorite local bar or restaurant. You'll get a craft beer (or soft drink if you wish) included in the price of the tour, and we'll say cheers to the beautiful city of Philadelphia!

History in HD Reviews

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V4650YKanitap
Hartsville, South Carolina
"Thanks, David!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed September 04, 2022
Went on the Founding Fathers tour with David. He was extremely informative and told so many interesting stories. Loved touring around the city with him and looking forward to our next one, because we’ll DEFINITELY be back! Thanks again, David. Really appreciate you answering all of our questions!
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363macip
Hartsville, South Carolina
"Founding Fathers Tour with David"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed September 04, 2022
David hosted our Founding Fathers tour- wow! What a great tour guide. Thanks so much for all the fun facts and interesting information, David, and also thank you for the lunch recommendation for after the tour. Great tour, 10/10 recommend booking this when visiting Philadelphia. :)
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JoolnSteve
Cannock, Staffordshire, England
"Loved the tour"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 10, 2022
Loved the constitutional walking tour today with Our guide Adam. We learned so much about the city and not just Philadelphia’s history but a lot of American history generally. Adam was able to help us ‘join the dots’ with the gaps in our knowledge and also directed us towards some great places to eat. Adam was friendly, knowledgeable and generous with his time.
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V5056OVdawnm
Las Vegas, Nevada
"Transcended Our Expectations"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 01, 2022
Italian Market with Chuck. Where to start? He was down to earth, educated at U Penn ….a retired professor…..born, raised and still resides in South Philly. He knew everyone in every store. We were family from the first 2 minutes. And the food? Chuck made sure that we were COVID friendly as we savored minutes made bread from Sarcones ( as a true Italian) got us all way more than we needed (there were 12 of us), and we got to take a whole loaf home which was devoured by the next morning. And fresh tortillas……..The market itself is a throwback to the 1800s. Vendors yelling, fresh EVERYTHING…… I just can’t rave about this tour more. The perfect way to start our 2022. Ask for Chuck if you can!
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meghanwh
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
"Italian Market Tour - Nina was fabulous!"
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Reviewed December 31, 2021
Italian Market Tour - Nina was fabulous! Super insightful native Philadelphian delighted locals and visitors alike. Highly recommend!
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