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Revolutionary Philly for People with Sensory Issues Special Needs
Center City East
About
Can't stand crowds? Differently abled? Join us for an early morning walking tour that beats the crowds. This slow, gentle tour goes at the pace you need, led by a caring historian. Wheelchair and walker friendly.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking tour with an APT-certified guide
Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Independence Visitor Center
We meet at the Independence Visitor Center, OUTSIDE the South Door on Market street. Please do not wait inside the Visitor Center.
Return
Carpenters' Hall
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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Presidents George Washington and John Adams both lived here when Philadelphia was Capitol of the United States. Originally a privately-owned mansion, c. 1767, hear about the Pennsylvania “royalty” who lived here, the invasion of Philadelphia, and the site’s treasonous activity.
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Liberty Bell Center
An iconic symbol of American freedom. View this historic bell from the outside and hear about its 274-year history. “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof!”
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Congress Hall
Congress Hall, c. 1789, served as the very first United States Capitol. This was where the federal government of the United States convened from 1790-1800.
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Independence Hall
The United States was born here! The U.S. Constitution was created here! Huzzah! Independence Hall, c. 1733, was the Pennsylvania State House for more than forty years before America separated from Britain in 1776. If only the walls could talk.
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Old City Hall
The newly formed United State supreme court convened here when Philadelphia was the temporary capitol of the nation. President George Washington chose the first justices. This building, formerly City Hall, c. 1790, witnessed the best legal minds in the new country, including Alexander Hamilton.
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American Philosophical Society Museum
This museum is located in Philosophical Hall, c. 1789. Exhibits change annually. Ben Franklin founded the APS in 1743 for the purpose of “promoting useful knowledge.”
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American Philosophical Society
A carved figure of Benjamin Franklin occupies the center façade of this building—a fitting tribute to the man who founded the oldest learning society in the U.S. This extraordinary library is home to a world-renowned collection. Reconstructed 1959.
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Commodore Barry Statue
Learn about the Father of the U.S. Navy and his amazing exploits at sea during the American Revolution.
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Second Bank of the United States
The Second Bank of the United States, c. 1824, is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture. This building was once a financial hub for the nation.
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Robert Morris Statue
Admire the forgotten founding father. Robert Morris: patriot, statesman, financier and leader in the American Revolution. Yet he’s barely known today. From greatness to obscurity: What happened to him?
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Carpenters' Hall
The site of the First Continental Congress, the colonies’ first step towards independence. Delegates from twelve colonies gathered here in 1774 to address their problems with Britain.
Revolutionary Philly for People with Sensory Issues Special Needs
Center City East
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About
Can't stand crowds? Differently abled? Join us for an early morning walking tour that beats the crowds. This slow, gentle tour goes at the pace you need, led by a caring historian. Wheelchair and walker friendly.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Walking tour with an APT-certified guide
Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Independence Visitor Center
We meet at the Independence Visitor Center, OUTSIDE the South Door on Market street. Please do not wait inside the Visitor Center.
