On this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Philadelphia, America’s first World Heritage City, where you will spend the day learning and seeing first-hand of the birthplace of place of the United States, one-time capitol of the nation and one of the country’s oldest cities. (Yes, we stop at the Rocky Steps and statue.)
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Independence Mall - On this all-day private tour, your private driver-guide and vehicle will meet you at 7:00 AM at your chosen location in New York City. Together, you’ll travel 90 minutes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to explore the historic district.
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Elfreth’s Alley - Walk through Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest neighborhood, featuring cobbled streets and Georgian and Federal-style houses. You’ll pass by Betsy Ross’s House, the birthplace of the American flag; the original President’s House; Christ Church’s Burial Ground, where some of America’s earliest prominent leaders are buried; the First Bank of the United States, and more.
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Reading Terminal Market - Enjoy lunch at Reading Terminal Market, America’s oldest farmer’s market, with over 100 vendors and merchants.
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Ben Franklin National Memorial - Visit Ben Franklin’s home, print shop, the first Post Office in the USA, and his grave.
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Betsy Ross House - Tour Betsy Ross’s house, workshop, and grave.
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Liberty Bell Center - See the Liberty Bell and the first President’s House.
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Independence Hall - Tour the birthplace of America, including a guided tour of Independence Hall by a National Park Ranger.
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Congress Hall - Visit the first home of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, with a tour and historical explanation by a National Park Ranger.
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Christ Church - Learn about Christ Church’s role in American history and the many historical figures who worshipped there.
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Rocky Statue - Climb the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and see the Rocky Statue.
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Italian Market - Explore the outdoor produce markets.
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South Street - View the unique street art and mosaics by Isaiah Zagar.
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Love Park - Take a photo at the famous City of Brotherly Love Sculpture.
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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - Visit the beautiful head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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Boathouse Row - See the row of 15 Gothic and Victorian rowing club houses along the banks of the Schuylkill River.
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Rodin Museum - Stop for a photo op at “The Thinker.”
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Arch Street Meeting House - Visit the historic Quaker Meeting House.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip private transfers
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Child safety seats provided. Please inform us in advance of the ages of all children on the tours, so we can come prepared with the approprite seat.
- Most wheelchair and scooter users can be accommodated (including the wheelchair and scooter - may reduce the maximum capacity of the tour to 5 guests). The guest must be able to transfer from the device to the seat of a mini-van and another guest on the tour is available to help load and unload the device. The guest must also be able to self-propel and / or have someone who is able to push the wheelchair throughout the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
