Private: Walk Where America Was Born — Phila 250th Anniversary
Overview
America turns 250 only once. And there is only one place to be when it happens — Philadelphia. This is the street where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The hall where the Constitution was written. The bell that rang when it all began. On this private 2-hour walk through the heart of Old City, you won't just see these places — you'll stand in them, in the exact year the nation marks its 250th birthday. From the Betsy Ross House where the first flag was sewn, to Independence Hall where it all became official, every step of this tour is a step through 250 years of American history. This is not a regular tour. This is a once-in-250-years experience.
What's Included
- Local Professional Guide
- Official America250 "1776" Commemorative Postcard
- A private, dedicated guide— so you never miss a word of America's greatest story.
- Personal Expenses
- Food and Drinks
Meeting Location
239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
520 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
We will end the tour at Independence Hall.
What To Expect
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Betsy Ross House
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Elfreth's Alley
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
B. Free Franklin Post Office
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Carpenters' Hall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Second Bank of the United States
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Liberty Bell
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Independence Hall
10 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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- 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).
- Local Professional Guide.
- Official America250 "1776" Commemorative Postcard.
- A private, dedicated guide— so you never miss a word of America's greatest story.
- Personal Expenses.
- Food and Drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private: Walk Where America Was Born — Phila 250th Anniversary is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Local Professional Guide
- Official America250 "1776" Commemorative Postcard
- A private, dedicated guide— so you never miss a word of America's greatest story.
- Personal Expenses
- Food and Drinks
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
