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Philadelphia Walking Tour: History of Money & Inflation in the US
(5) Reviews
Philadelphia
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Why is everything so expensive? How did we go from using gold coins in the 17th century to using paper money today? How did our founding fathers think about setting up the young nation's monetary system? This tour aims to be both educational and entertaining and will cover the historical significance of sites such as the Museum of the American Revolution, the 1st Bank of the United States, the 2nd bank of the United States, The US Mint, Independence Hall, and the Benjamin Franklin's grave. Tour guide is a Philadelphian with a passion for history, the founding fathers of our Republic, and the current state of inflation and financial conditions today.
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
An Edu-tainment experience where you gain insight into how our Founding Fathers created our money
Experience the Philadelphia historical sites with an angle on the history of money in the US
We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter
Meeting Points
Departure
129 Sansom Walk
Penn Park near William Penn statue is where the tour will begin.
Return
National Constitution Center
Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center
Philadelphia Walking Tour: History of Money & Inflation in the US
(5) Reviews
Philadelphia
About
Why is everything so expensive? How did we go from using gold coins in the 17th century to using paper money today? How did our founding fathers think about setting up the young nation's monetary system? This tour aims to be both educational and entertaining and will cover the historical significance of sites such as the Museum of the American Revolution, the 1st Bank of the United States, the 2nd bank of the United States, The US Mint, Independence Hall, and the Benjamin Franklin's grave. Tour guide is a Philadelphian with a passion for history, the founding fathers of our Republic, and the current state of inflation and financial conditions today.
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
An Edu-tainment experience where you gain insight into how our Founding Fathers created our money
Experience the Philadelphia historical sites with an angle on the history of money in the US
We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter
Meeting Points
Departure
129 Sansom Walk
Penn Park near William Penn statue is where the tour will begin.
Return
National Constitution Center
Tour Ends near entrances to Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center
Itinerary
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Museum of the American Revolution
Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall
5 minutes
2
First Bank of the United States
External of first Bank of the United States
5 minutes
3
Second Bank of the United States
External of Second Bank of the United States
5 minutes
4
Independence Hall
External of Independence Hall
5 minutes
5
United States Mint
External of US Mint
5 minutes
6
Benjamin Franklin's Grave
External of the Graveyard
5 minutes
7
National Constitution Center
External of US Constitution Center and Federal Reserve. Learn about 3rd US Central Bank of United States from 1913 to Present.
15 minutes
8
Carpenters' Hall
Tell about the Continental Dollar hyperinflation to fund war of Independence 1775-1779
10 minutes
9
Merchants Exchange Building
Learn about the First stock exchange in Philadelphia and Gold and Silver usage in money in the US.
