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Would definitely recommend
Amazing city views and building, great way to know about philadelphia history and the united states, wish we could have staed longer and explore more of this amazing city
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Price from
- $30 / person
- Location
- Philadelphia, United States
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 941 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour
- Meeting point
- Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $30
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $22
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
National Constitution Center
Meeting point and tour intro
The President's House
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.
Declaration House (Graff House)
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.
Liberty Bell Center
The quintessential icon of American Freedom
Independence Hall
Independence Hall, the birthplace of America, was built in 1732 as the Pennsylvania State House.
Congress Hall
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
Old City Hall
The former home to the U.S. Supreme Court
The Signer
You will see the statue called The Signer, inspired by George Clymer.
American Philosophical Society Museum
Oldest scholarly society in the U.S.
Library Hall
The nation’s first public library and the former Library of Congress
Second Bank of the United States
One of the most influential financial institutions in the world, now a portrait gallery
Carpenters' Hall
The birthplace of the American Identity
New Hall Military Museum
Interpreting the role of the military in early U.S. history
First Bank of the United States
Sparked the first great Constitutional debate
Franklin Court
Ben Franklin’s home and the only Colonial-themed Post Office
Christ Church
An active parish since 1695, often called the “Nation’s Church”
Betsy Ross House
Where Betsy Ross sewed the first Stars and Stripes
Arch Street Meeting House
Home to the Society of Friends
Christ Church Burial Ground
The final resting place of Benjamin Franklin
What's included
Included
See where The Declaration of Independence and The United States Constitution were created
Tour operates in rain or shine
75-minute Constitutional Walking Tour
A walking journey through America's Most Historic Area - the birthplace of America's nation
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admission to historic sites (often visitors will tour the sites after the tour - fees vary by site)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
941 reviews
How it compares in Philadelphia
- No. 7 by number of reviews among 263 tours in Philadelphia
- Starting price $30 is 40% below the typical $50 for tours of similar length in Philadelphia
Excurgo comparison of 263 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia take?
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia lasts about 1h 15min. The itinerary has 19 stops.
How much does The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this Philadelphia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
How much does The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $22, adults from $30. Infants go free.
Can I cancel The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet by the 3 stone benches outside the main entrance. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 941 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Constitutional Guided Walking Tour.
Reviews(941)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Great value
Avi was fantastic! She knew so much about the history of Philadelphia. This tour was definitely worth the money! Great bang for your buck. We saw over 20 landmarks in downtown Philadelphia in an hour and 15 minutes. not too much walking, and the pace was reasonable. Philadelphia is such a treasure for our country! Don’t miss this tour.
D
Independence square
Excellent guide and tour. Avis was a very informative guide who told us lots of interesting facts. Highly recommend
L
Great tour!
This activity takes you through the old part of Philadelphia when the three branches of government were headquartered here for roughly ten years in the late 1700s. Our guide, Jerry, is a history teacher during the week and was extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions. Everything was as advertised. It is a walking tour so definitely be ready to walk.
K
Excellent walking tour!
Jerry was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of Philadelphia history, would highly recommend! Thank you Jerry!
C
Everything is good!
excellent experience to understand more about the history of the American constitution, prepared guide and the right amount of time for all the explanations, definitely recommended if you are passing through Philadelphia
Operator response
Grazie! So glad you enjoyed your tour with us in Philadelphia!
J
Jerrod was amazing. Full...
Jerrod was amazing. Full of knowledge. He absolutely knew everything along the way. Learned more from him than in school!
R
Anger
This tour does not include tickets to independent Hall !!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT A SCAM
Operator response
Sorry to hear you were angry, but our website is very clear: "The Constitutional is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking journey that provides a primary overview of the Independence National Historical Park." The tour does not go into the sites, it provides a primary orientation and the overview and stops at 21 sites from the outside. We encourage you go to back after the tour and visit inside the sites that you would like to see in more depth.
A
By chance it was a very...
By chance it was a very small group of 5 plus the guide. He was excellent. A good walking pace, friendly and factual narration. Very open to questions. It helped that he was a history teacher!
M
Great overview of the...
Great overview of the main attractions, however it was all outdoors, super hot with little shade. Nonetheless, the guide was cheerful amd knowledgeable.
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