Philadelphia Independence Mall Walking Tour - Christ Church Ticket Included

Walk through the birthplace of
American democracy with an expert guide

Meet your guide on the sidewalk in front of the Betsy Ross House to start the tour. Hear the legend of Betsy Ross, the seamstress known for making the first American flag, and learn about American history and the founders as you stroll through the historic district.

See the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall

Take photos at the Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence and democracy, and pass Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted. Visit the President's House site, where the president lived before Washington, D.C. became the capital, and see the First and Second Banks of the United States, early financial institutions of the young nation.

You will also see other stages of the early republic, including Congress Hall, where Congress met from 1790 to 1800, Carpenters' Hall, home of the First Continental Congress, and Old City Hall, once home to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Explore the interior of Christ Church with your guide

Enter Christ Church, the historic church attended by many of the founders, and explore its interior with your guide. Stroll down Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in America, and stop at Franklin Court, the site of Benjamin Franklin's home, to learn about his contributions to society.

Finish at Christ Church Burial Ground

The tour finishes at Christ Church Burial Ground, the resting place of Benjamin Franklin and other notable figures. You can explore the burial ground on a self-guided tour with the included ticket, and the tour ends at Benjamin Franklin's grave.

※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change.
※ Interior visits to some historic sites other than Christ Church and the burial ground are not included.