Historic Philly for Kids Ages 5 to 12
Description
The only tour of its kind! This 1.5 hour walking tour makes revolutionary Philadelphia come alive for children ages 5 through 12. Huzzah! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
How did Pennsylvania begin? Learn about the Quakers and hear how Betsy Ross worshipped here at the Free Quaker Meeting House, c. 1783.
Philadelphia had the nation’s first mint. Today, this site is the largest mint in the world, producing most of America’s coins.
Philly’s favorite founding father. See his grave from 1790 and hear about his incredible life, both here in Philly and overseas.
See “Keys to the Community,” a nine-foot bronze bust of founding father Benjamin Franklin by sculptor James Peniston. Why are there keys all over Ben?
Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? The house, c. 1740s, has so many wonderful stories. If only the walls could talk.
A National Historic Landmark and the oldest lived-on street in America, dating from 1703. Cobblestones, busybodies, colonial houses, historic fire markers. Could you live like this in the 18th century?
Historic Christ Church is a remarkable surviving landmark from the American Revolution. Signers of the Declaration of Independence are buried here, along with other notable revolutionary figures.
The United States was born here! The U.S. Constitution was created here! Huzzah! Independence Hall, c. 1733, was the Pennsylvania State House for more than forty years before America separated from Britain in 1776. If only the walls could talk.
Let Freedom Ring! Housed here at the Liberty Bell Center, the Liberty Bell is an iconic and enduring symbol of America.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Wendy was a fantastic guide and very good with children. She gave good stories with pictures for the kids.
Be prepared to do a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle to hydrate. Be prepared for possible inclement weather.
other travelers should know that there are no long lines or waits enywhere and everything else was perfect
Wonderful historical tour of Philly and great for our 10 year old son. My husband and I found it very interesting as well. It was very hot that day but the walk was still very doable for adults and kids alike.
Excellent tour with our ten year old grandchildren. Wendy kept everyone engaged and moving! Would highly recommend. Lots of information and stops at the main highlights of Philadelphia.
Excellent in every way. Highly recommend. Wendy was knowledgeable, pleasant, inviting for kids, and perfect intro for kids to explore historic Philly.
Amazing and perfect for kids!
Wendy is an outstanding guide! She is knowledgeable and engages the children easily! My husband I are traveling with our 6 year old grandson and this was a perfect introduction to Philadelphia for all three of us.
Wendy was wonderful with the kids in our group, drawing them into the conversation. She was knowledgeable and it was a great overview of the historical area.
We loved our tour with Wendy during the Historic Philly for Kids on Wednesday the 15th of July. It was very hot but she kept us in the shade and was able to speak to all the kids on the same level and answer questions for adults. We got to learn about some of the more hidden spots in Philadelphia and how they related to the American Revolution. The information we received about Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, Betsy Ross, and many of the other Founding Fathers was fantastic. How they lived, what they did in Philadelphia and all of the Philly Firsts were really cool. I definitely would recommend this tour to anyone who wants their kids to learn more about our nations history. Wendy was a wealth of knowledge and full of stories.
