The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

About this activity

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created. This 75-minute outdoor walking adventure includes more than 20 historic sites in the Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The tour is a primary overview on an outdoor walking journey.

Itinerary

1. National Constitution Center · 3 min

   Meeting point and tour intro

2. The President's House · 2 min

   This open-air President’s House commemorates the predecessor the White House where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in office, while Philadelphia was the Capital City of the United States from 1790-1800.

3. Declaration House (Graff House) · 2 min

   Declaration House, or Graff House as it is also referred to, is on the site where Thomas Jefferson lived when he wrote The Declaration of Independence.

4. Liberty Bell Center · 2 min

   The quintessential icon of American Freedom

5. Independence Hall · 3 min

   Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.

6. Congress Hall · 2 min

   Constructed between 1787 and 1789 as the Philadelphia County Court House, Congress Hall served as the United States Capitol, the meeting place of the United States Congress, from 1790 to 1800

7. Old City Hall · 2 min

   The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court

8. The Signer · 2 min

   You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.

9. American Philosophical Society Museum · 2 min

   Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.

10. Library Hall · 2 min

    The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress

11. Second Bank of the United States · 3 min

    One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery

12. Carpenters' Hall · 3 min

    The birthplace of the American Identity

13. New Hall Military Museum · 2 min

    Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history

14. First Bank of the United States · 3 min

    Sparked the first great Constitutional debate

15. Franklin Court · 5 min

    Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office

16. Christ Church · 2 min

    An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”

17. Betsy Ross House · 3 min

    Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes

18. Arch Street Meeting House · 2 min

    Home to the Society of Friends

19. Christ Church Burial Ground · 3 min

    The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tours are all weather events and operate rain or shine
• Tour Meeting Location National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Note: Directly outside main entrance by 3 large stone benches) Check in 15 minutes before the tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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