Free self-guided walk · Philadelphia

Independence Hall and Old City

A free self-guided walk through Philadelphia's Old City, from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to Christ Church and Elfreth's Alley.

Distance
1.7 km
Walking time
23 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk links the places where the United States was founded.

Independence Hall needs a timed ticket for most of the year.

  • Terrain: Flat, with brick pavements.
  • Best time: Weekday morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Liberty Bell Center

    Start with the famous cracked bell.

  2. Independence Hall

    Where the Declaration and the Constitution were signed.

  3. Carpenters' Hall

    Where the First Continental Congress met.

  4. Christ Church

    The church of many of the founders.

  5. Elfreth's Alley

    Finish on one of the oldest lived-in streets in the US.

Tips

  • Book Independence Hall tickets ahead.
  • Benjamin Franklin's grave is at Christ Church Burial Ground.
  • Most sites are free.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.