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Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Overview

Are you looking for things to do around the Philadelphia Historic District? Indeed, our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt takes you to see all the sights!

Walk from Independence Hall to Mother Bethel’s, the Philadelphia Contributionship, Elfreth’s Alley, the National Constitution Center, and the Declaration House before returning to the start location. As you walk, see many more sights, and solve challenges at every leg. All the while, you will learn some local history and get valuable local tips.

Things to do in Philadelphia, the Historic District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with many varied challenges. It should take you 3 hours to complete and ends near the start location.
A fun learning experience
Learn some local history
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

City: Philadelphia

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $42.20

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $42.20

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What's Included

Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)

50 varied challenges

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Congress Hall

Spend 5 minutes learning about the history of Congress Hall, and solving a challenge.

Washington Square

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination. Solve several challenges as you visit this park with many monuments. Spend about 15 minutes in the park.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia

Learn about the Athenaeum as you walk by it.

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination. Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this church and its important history. Spend about 10 minutes here.

The Presbyterian Historical Society

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about this historical society and solve a challenge. About 5 minutes here

Old St. Mary's Church

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination. Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this historic church and its famous members. Spend 5-10 minutes here.

18th Century Garden of the Independence National Historic Park

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination. Admire this beautiful garden on your way to your next destination Spend 2 minutes here.

First Bank of the United States

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination. Solve a challenge based on elements on the Bank's façade and learn about its history. This location takes 5-10 minutes

Carpenters' Hall

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about Carpenters Hall and its surrounding park and solve 3 challenges while you're here. Spend 10 minutes here.

Franklin Court

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination. Spend some time (20 minutes) here solving various challenges as you learn about the Benjamin Franklin Museum, the site of his former house and his printing office.

Betsy Ross House

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about the seamstress who put together the 1st American flag. Solve a challenge while you're here 5 minutes here.

Elfreth's Alley

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about the history of this alley, who lived here, and how it was preserved. Easily spend 10 minutes here admiring the architecture and decorations.

Fireman's Hall

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about this fire station started by Benjamin Franklin, and the history of firefighting in Philadelphia. 4-5 minutes here.

Museum for Art in Wood

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about the Museum for Art in Wood and solve a challenge about the mural across the street. 5 minutes here

Arch Street Meeting House

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about the Quakers and their influence on Philadelphia. Solve a challenge here. 3-4 minutes here.

United States Mint

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about this 4th US Mint building and who inaugurated it. Further on you'll see the location of the 1st Mint. 4-5 minutes here.

National Constitution Center

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination. Find out what you can see at this museum and solve a challenge as you walk to your next destination. 5 minutes here

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about what is to be seen in this museum. Solve a few challenges around here 4-5 minutes here.

Declaration House (Graff House)

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination. Learn about this reconstruction of the original Declaration House, as well as how the Declaration of Independence was written. 10 minutes here and 2 other quick stops.

The President's House

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination. Discover what used to the be President's house and learn about how slavery was allowed into the Constitution which was meant to be a document about liberty. 5 minutes here.

Liberty Bell Center

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination. See the Liberty Bell Center and peer at the actual Liberty Bell while you're making your way to Independence Hall. 5 minutes here.

Independence Hall

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination. This is where your activity ends. Learn about the rich history of this edifice, how it came to be, and the significant moments it housed. 5-10 minutes here admiring the sights.

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