Guided walking tour · Philadelphia, United States

Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia

A walk through Philadelphia's revolutionary history, past the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the founders' homes.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 3,962 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £22 per person
Group size
Up to 24 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
All ages
Run by
Grim Philly Twilight Tours
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Liberty Bell Center
  2. Independence Hall
  3. The President's House
  4. Congress Hall
  5. Franklin Court
  6. New Hall Military Museum
  7. Benjamin Franklin Museum
  8. B. Free Franklin Post Office
  9. Carpenters' Hall
  10. First Bank of the United States
  11. Second Bank of the United States
  12. American Philosophical Society Museum
  13. Library Company of Philadelphia
  14. Todd House
  15. Independence Visitor Center
  16. Grim Philly Twilight Tours

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Runs every morning and every afternoon rain or shine
  • Every Guide Has a History Degree
  • Essential tour of Revolutionary Philadelphia historic sites and highlights
  • Liberty Bell, Franklin; Sightseeing- best of Phila for first-time-visitors

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Gratuities
  • Independence Hall Timed Tickets (2hrs/free of charge)
  • Interior of Liberty Bell Pavilion (1 hr/free of charge)

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Philadelphia

  • Price: from £22. 16 of the other 17 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £34.
  • Reviews: 1 of the other 17 reviewed tours here has more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 24 people. 6 of the other 17 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1.7 km in about 23 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's Old City holds Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, with historic lanes, markets and murals all within walking distance.

Terrain. Flat throughout Center City, on an easy grid.

Distances. Independence Hall to City Hall is about 15 minutes on foot. Most Center City trips are within 30 minutes, and Walk! Philadelphia signs on many blocks help with direction.

Read the full Philadelphia walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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