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The Messy History of the Revolution: Philadelphia Walking Tour
(7) 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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Infants must be carried by a parent or guardian
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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We all know George Washington didn't chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story? Americans love myths about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud. But behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph, we find imperfect people who were only human—kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees. Here's what makes this tour different: We talk about what's being quietly removed from National Park Service displays. The stories that complicate the narrative. The details that don't fit neatly into patriotic mythology. This is history before it gets sanitized. This is an intentionally small group tour—capped at just a handful of people—because these conversations ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Services
Water can be purchased at the Wawa nearby for $3
Meeting Points
Departure
522 Arch St
Find the tour behind the Free Quaker Meeting House at the benches.
Your guide will be wearing an "Offbeat Philly" shirt.
Return
Betsy Ross House
We will end outside the Betsy Ross House and your guide can give you directions to wherever you need to go afterwards.
The Messy History of the Revolution: Philadelphia Walking Tour
(7) Reviews
Philadelphia
About
We all know George Washington didn't chop down a cherry tree, so why do we keep telling that story? Americans love myths about the Founding Fathers that make us feel proud. But behind the grand stories of brilliance and triumph, we find imperfect people who were only human—kind, cruel, funny, and very rarely chopping down trees. Here's what makes this tour different: We talk about what's being quietly removed from National Park Service displays. The stories that complicate the narrative. The details that don't fit neatly into patriotic mythology. This is history before it gets sanitized. This is an intentionally small group tour—capped at just a handful of people—because these conversations ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide Services
Water can be purchased at the Wawa nearby for $3
Meeting Points
Departure
522 Arch St
Find the tour behind the Free Quaker Meeting House at the benches.
Your guide will be wearing an "Offbeat Philly" shirt.
Return
Betsy Ross House
We will end outside the Betsy Ross House and your guide can give you directions to wherever you need to go afterwards.
Itinerary
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Benjamin Franklin's Grave
See Benjamin Franklin's grave from outside Christ Church Cemetery
10 minutes
2
Independence Hall
We will view the exterior of Independence Hall
20 minutes
3
The President's House
A brief amount of time will be provided to view the archeology site
15 minutes
4
Liberty Bell Center
We will view the Liberty Bell from outside the building
10 minutes
5
Washington Square
We will enter the park and view the tomb of the Revolutionary War unknowns
10 minutes
6
Carpenters' Hall
View from the outside, if open we will go inside as well
10 minutes
7
Franklin Court
We will view the ghost houses and walk through the archway