Philadelphia Historical Independence Walking Tour

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Enjoy the best historical walking tour in Philadelphia. Bow Tie Tours always provides you with a passionate guide who is a teacher, and not an actor.  This guide will provide fascinating and unique detail and give you an insider's details as to the history of Philadelphia.  You will gain fresh and interesting insights on people like Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin as you walk the steps they walked and see the buildings where they lived and worked.  You deserve this unique and enervating experience!  Take a look at our reviews and then book your tour!Are you tired of going on tours in which the guide knows less than you do? The guides for Bow Tie Tours are teachers, not actors or college students who have studied a cram sheet, and they are well-trained in providing people information in an interesting and entertaining manner, whether you are a parent with young children or a college professor looking to gain insight into the historical activities of Philadelphia. Join us as we see Independence Hall, Declaration House, Franklin Court, the Betsy Ross House, Congress Hall, the Supreme Court building, the First Library, Carpenters Hall, and much more.

In this 75 minute walking tour, you will discover how we transformed from thirteen British Colonies into a new nation. Hear about “the first American,” Benjamin Franklin, and his exploits as a writer, scientist, diplomat, and patriot!

Hear the stories of George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton as you follow the steps – literally! – that they took. Our tours are given by qualified teachers who have earned our Certificate of Knowledge,” so ask any questions!

With this tour you will see over 20 of the most amazing historical landmarks this country has to offer, including Independence Hall, the President’s House, the Constitution Center, the homes of Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, and Thomas Jefferson