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A cobblestone street leading to a historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by brick buildings and illuminated street lamps. 1
A river with a sunset, a bridge, and a tree line. 2
A sunset over a city skyline with a bridge in the foreground. 3
A brick church with a clock tower, a plaque, and a door. 4
A brick-paved street lined with red-framed buildings, some with American flags. 5
By Seek-Explore-Wander
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Price is P 2,165 per adult
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Overview

  • Welcome to the metropolis that built America before it was even a country. Join us for an insightful, raw, and story-driven walking tour of historic Old City to decode the DNA of Philadelphia’s first century. We will move beyond the myths to see how the collision of faith, power, and wealth fueled a startup city that outgrew its own boundaries through pure ambition and grit. We’ll trace the city's trajectory from its European origins through its explosive growth as a global power player, uncovering the unscripted events and accidental ego that gave Philly its unique look, feel, and attitude. On this journey, we will SEEK to understand the complex ideas and accidents that shaped this urban experiment, EXPLORE the iconic locations where colonial power was brokered, and WANDER through the cobblestone streets and hidden alleys to discover the famous and forgotten landmarks

    If the tour starts less than 3 hours from now, please email us at info@seekexplorewander.com for availability

Activity location

  • Independence National Historical Park
    • 143 S 3rd St,
    • 19106-2818, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Market St & 6th St
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Before America The Making of Philadelphia

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 2,164.89 x 1 AdultP 2,164.89
Total
Price is P 2,164.89

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour Admission

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Independence National Historical Park

  • 5m
We start and end in the heart of historic, Old City Philadelphia in the heart of Independence National Historical Park.

Elfreth's Alley

  • 10m
Explore the oldest continuously inhabited street in America and dive into the daily life and routines of the people who built America's first international city.

Carpenters' Hall

  • 10m
From the first bank robbery in American history, to the historic events that lead to the Revolution, your tour will help you understand the role that Philadelphia played in the years, months, and days leading up to July 4th, 1776.

Washington Square

  • 5m
Learn about the transformation of Philadelphia from a colonial city to a global industrial powerhouse, to a modern city leading the fields of healthcare, education, and more.

Betsy Ross House

  • 5m
Quick stop to learn how history really works, with your choice of a quick ghost story or two OR a tale of accidents and unintended consequences

Location

Activity location

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    Independence National Historical Park
    • 143 S 3rd St,
    • 19106-2818, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Market St & 6th St
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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