What You Will Do
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.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Independence Mall
1 hour 30 minutes
On this all day private tour, you will be met at 7:00 AM by your own private driver-guide and vehicle at the New York City location of your choice. Together, you will travel 90 minutes to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where you will explore the historic district.
2
Elfreth's Alley
30 minutes
You will stroll through America’s oldest neighborhood, Elfreth's Ally, with its cobbled street and Georgian and Federal-style houses. You will pass by Betsy Ross’s House-birthplace of the American flag; the original President’s House; Christ Church’s Burial Ground, with the graves of some of America’s earliest prominent leaders; the First Bank of the United State, and more.
3
Reading Terminal Market
1 hour
Lunch will be had at the bustling Reading Terminal Market, America's oldest farmer's market, which has more than 100 vendors and merchants.
4
Ben Franklin National Memorial
30 minutes
Visit Ben Franklin's home, print shop, first Post Office in USA and grave.
5
Betsy Ross House
30 minutes
Visit Betsy Ross' house, workshop and grave.
6
Liberty Bell Center
30 minutes
See the Liberty Bell and first President's House.
7
Independence Hall
45 minutes
Visit the birthplace of America, including a tour of Independence Hall guided by a National Park Ranger.
8
Congress Hall
30 minutes
Visit the first home of the United States Senate and House of Representatives, with tour, history and explanation by a National Park Ranger.
9
Christ Church
30 minutes
Visit Christ Church, learn of its place in American History and the many historical figures who worshipped here.
10
Rocky Statue
15 minutes
Climb the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and see the Rocky Statue.
11
Italian Market
30 minutes
See the outdoor produce markets.
12
South Street
15 minutes
See the unique street art and mosaics of Isaiah Zagar.
13
Love Park
15 minutes
Photo op at the famous City of Brotherly Love Sculpture.
14
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
15 minutes
Beautiful head church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
15
Boathouse Row
45 minutes
Row of 15 Gothic and Victorian rowing club houses on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
16
Rodin Museum
15 minutes
Photo op stop at "The Thinker."
17
Arch Street Meeting House
30 minutes
Visit to old historic Quaker Meeting House.
Show 16 more stops