Private 2-hour Founding Fathers Tour of Philadelphia
Overview
Explore the Birthplace of the United States of America and the iconic Stars & Stripes flag. The city of Philadelphia boasts monuments to some of the nation’s earliest significant moments. On this private walking tour, bring stories back to life while seeing the places where history was made and follow the footsteps of 4 of the founding fathers of Philadelphia.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way
Meeting Location
400 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Philadelphia
PA, USA
Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in Philadelphia and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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National Constitution Center
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franklin Court
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The President's House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carpenters' Hall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Philly customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
- Gratuities.
- Transportation.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private 2-hour Founding Fathers Tour of Philadelphia is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 2-hour Founding Fathers Tour of Philadelphia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Philly. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
