Franklin's Footsteps Walking Tour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 75 minutes
Learn about American history through the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin on this 75-minute historic walking tour. Following your knowledgeable guide, retrace Franklin's life and impact as one of America's Founding Fathers. Journey down cobblestone pathways highlighting important landmarks in Philadelphia.
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Learn about American history through the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin on this 75-minute historic walking tour. Following your knowledgeable guide, retrace Franklin's life and impact as one of America's Founding Fathers. Journey down cobblestone pathways highlighting important landmarks in Philadelphia.
Your 75-minute walking tour starts at the Independent Visitor Center, where you'll begin to explore Philadelphia through Benjamin Franklin's eyes. As an expert historian guide leads you around the historic district, learn interesting anecdotes and historical facts. Get an in-depth, personal look at Franklin's life and impact on American history.
Along the way, you will see Christ Church, where Ben Franklin and our Founding Fathers worshiped, the Betsy Ross House, where the first flag was made, and the Christ Church Burial Ground, the final resting place of Ben Franklin and many historic leaders. You'll also learn about the National Constitution Center. As the newest attraction to the historic area, the center explores the U.S Constitution, a worldwide symbol of freedom and justice. Other tour highlights include Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Carpenter's Hall, where the Continental Congress met to discuss its grievances with England.
After your enlightening tour, you'll return to your original departure point.
Along the way, you will see Christ Church, where Ben Franklin and our Founding Fathers worshiped, the Betsy Ross House, where the first flag was made, and the Christ Church Burial Ground, the final resting place of Ben Franklin and many historic leaders. You'll also learn about the National Constitution Center. As the newest attraction to the historic area, the center explores the U.S Constitution, a worldwide symbol of freedom and justice. Other tour highlights include Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and Carpenter's Hall, where the Continental Congress met to discuss its grievances with England.
After your enlightening tour, you'll return to your original departure point.
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