Private tour

Philadelphia: Private 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour in German

Activity provider: Nick Cvetkovic Tours
Private tour

Philadelphia: Private 2-Hour Historic Walking Tour in German

Activity provider: Nick Cvetkovic Tours

From US$ 225 per group up to 12

Discover the birthplace of American democracy on a 1.5 to 2-hour tour of Philadelphia. Get interesting facts about the history of the city and the country, and learn about historic landmarks such as Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, & the Betsy Ross House.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover interesting facts on the history and origin of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
  • Learn more about the history of German immigrants in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania
  • Learn more about the founding of the USA and importance of the Declaration of Independence
  • Visit Independence Hall and see the original Declaration of Independence
  • Stroll through the garden of the Betsy Ross House
  • See the President’s House Site, Declaration House, Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, and Old City Hall
  • Discover the New Hall Military Museum, Merchants Exchange, Franklin Court, and Christ Church
  • Learn all about the most important figures of the 18th century – William Penn and Benjamin Franklin
Full description
Visit the birthplace of American democracy and the home of the American Revolution on this historical tour through Philadelphia. Admire the testimonies of American history in one of the most historic places in the United States. See the famous Liberty Bell and learn all about its role in the various liberation movements such as anti-slavery movement, women’s suffrage, and the civil rights movement. Learn about Independence Hall, the birthplace of the nation. Here began discussions on political and personal freedom, and here the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the constitution was written. Admire the impressive original document yourself in the West Wing. Stroll through the garden of the Betsy Ross House, which was built in 1740 and is named after the woman who is said to have sewn the first American flag. During the tour you learn a lot about the history of the United States and the city of Philadelphia as well as the colony of Pennsylvania and some of the most important historical figures of the 18th century – William Penn and Benjamin Franklin.
Includes
  • Walking tour
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Meeting point

Independence Visitors Center, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Please note:
  • This tour takes places rain or shine.
  • You will walk approximately 1.5 (1 mile) kilometers over a duration of 1.5 to 2 hours.
  • On this tour you will see:
  • The President's House Site
  • Declaration House
  • Liberty Bell
  • Independence Hall
  • Congress Hall
  • Old City Hall
  • Philosophical Hall
  • Library Hall
  • Second Bank of the U.S.
  • Carpenters' Hall
  • New Hall Military Museum
  • The First Bank of the United States
  • Merchants Exchange
  • Old City Tavern
  • Welcome Park (William Penn Park)
  • Franklin Court
  • B. Free Franklin Post Office
  • Christ Church
  • Betsy Ross House
  • Arch Street Friends Meeting House
  • Christ Church Burial Ground
  • Free Quaker Meeting House
  • National Constitution Center
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

  • Value for money
    3.5/5
  • Service
    4/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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August 29, 2022

Liberty Bell und Independence Hall haben uns am Besten gefallen. Der Guide war sehr bemüht, uns viele zusätzliche Infos zu geben. Wir wurden sogar vom Hotel abgeholt.

July 31, 2019

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Der Guide war schwer zu verstehen

June 12, 2019

Product ID: 38768