Top Experiences in Independence Mall

On this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Philadelphia, America’s first World Heritage City, where you will spend the day learning and seeing first-hand of the birthplace of place of the United States, one-time capitol of the nation and one of the country’s oldest cities. (Yes, we stop at the Rocky Steps and statue.)

Discover Philadelphia, one of America's oldest cities, which played a significant role in American history, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the birth of the US Constitution. Philadelphia is a pedestrian-friendly city and exploring it on a walking tour, it's the best way to visit its most popular sites.

To see the remnants of these boom-and-busts of the city, nothing is better than a privately guided walk of it. From its role in inventing the United States to the modern ways in which Philadelphia continues to reinvent itself today, your guide will take you through the highlights and spots off the beaten track to give you a feel of the entire city –not just the highlights seen by most.

On your tour, you will not only check off the highlights of the historic district but also fall in love with the city's unique combination of grit and charm.

Step into the shoes of the heroes who shaped a nation on our tour. This journey isn’t just about seeing landmarks; it’s about experiencing the birth of American independence. Imagine standing where the Declaration of Independence was signed, walking the same cobblestone streets as the nation’s first leaders, and feeling the pulse of history in the air. Each step on this tour is a step back in time, offering you a unique chance to be part of America’s foundational story. Be the hero of your own historical adventure, discovering the places where freedom was fought for and won. Our expert guides will bring to life the tales of courage, struggle, and triumph that echo through these hallowed sites. Don’t just learn history, live it. Join us and walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers!

Philadelphia is widely regarded as one of America’s most historically significant cities, and for good reason! This is the city where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were born. It was Philly that served as America’s capital before Washington DC even existed. Here is where the American flag was created, where Ben Franklin proved that lightning was electricity, and where the iconic Liberty Bell rang and cracked but endures as a symbol of freedom. These are just a few examples of how Philadelphia has helped shape the United States of America. Come and take a guided stroll through Independence National Park, along the cobblestone streets of Old City, past buildings, statues, and monuments, and through the history you think you know. Your local guide will separate the fact from the fiction and you will be amazed by Philadelphia’s remarkable past.

Come explore the Philadelphia of the people caught up in the world changing events of 1776. A professional tour guide will lead you through Old City Philadelphia, including: Independence Mall, home of the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the President’s House to learn about the people shaping our early republic. You will then continue to Benjamin Franklin’s grave to learn about our favorite Philadelphian, Arch Street Meeting House to explore the role of the Quakers, Betsy Ross’ House where we get insight into the role of women, Elfreth’s Alley to meet the everyday people of revolutionary Philadelphia and Christ Church, the place of worship for many prominent Philadelphians.