Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

Welcome to the Christmas City! I’m Greg and I spent a good part of my childhood here in Bethlehem. That affords me to some inside knowledge and knowing a few people like the Mayor. This tour will guide you to a few of most interesting and historic spots in this area and share the history and local stories. Its all location aware on our walking tour app. Go anytime. At your pace. It never expires. It's Audio narrated stories that play as you walk. And you’ll hear the stories of The Moravians that settled here in 1741, Bethlehem Steel, Billy Joel, The oldest book shop in the USA, The Founding fathers, The largest individual electric display in the world, Charles Schwab, The Bethlehem Star, The first school for girls in the American colonies, The largest 18th-century log structure in continuous use in the United States, And much more.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10 min

   The tour starts on the sidewalk on main street outside the Sun Inn, explore the courtyard and grounds. You'll hear about the Founding Fathers that once met here and it's Revolutionary War history. Then you'll be guided through Bethlehem to it's historic spots and learn their story.

2. Stop 2 · pass by

   The tour stops outside the 1810 Goundie house and you'll hear it's history of brew, the events and history of bethlehem.

3. Stop 3 · 15 min

   The tour takes you along the historic Main street and you'll hear the history of the Bethlehem star, the buildings and people.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min

   God's acre is a historic cemetery in downtown Bethlehem, you'll hear why it's unique, the people here and it's history.

5. Stop 5 · 15 min

   From here you'll have a great view of Bethlehem, the river, the steel stacks and the star! You'll hear the history of Bethlehem Steel and the Bethlehem star

6. Stop 6 · pass by

   One of the historic Moravian houses! You'll hear why it's the Single Sisters house and how these ladies stitched the history of the revolutionary war!

7. Stop 7 · pass by

   The tour will go outside the historic Church and you'll hear why the city is called Bethlehem and the first settlers in this old town.

8. Moravian Book Shop · 10 min

   The oldest in the USA and some say the oldest in the world! hear the story of the Moravians and this amazing bookshop.

9. Stop 9 · 10 min

   This history hotel has a history that's rooted in America. Schwab, Ford, JFK, Churchill and Billy Joel are a few of it's many famous guests. Hear how the hotel helped inspire the song "Allentown".

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: The tour ends at the historic hotel Bethlehem, you'll hear it's steel history, it's music history and how it became one of the best historic hotels in the USA!

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The walking tour can be taken anytime using the app.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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