Walking Tour

Old City Philadelphia

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Join Us 
May 30, 2026 at 9:00am

In partnership with the Freethought Society, please join us for casual stroll with new friends, good conversation, and an inside look at some the most iconic reminders of brilliance, courage, freedom, and pluralism from the earliest days of the United States.

Itinerary

Participants should meet at 9:00am at the Arch Street Meeting House. The tour will last approximately 1 hour and will end back at the Arch Street Meeting House, allowing attendees to explore the museum exhibits there — or to return to any other sites that may interest them.

The walking tour will visit each of the following sites. Please note that the tour does not included admission to the sites themselves; the tour will visit each site but not enter them. If you would like to purchase tickets for entrance to any of the sites visited during the tour, links are provided in the itinerary below.

The tour will cover approximately 1.2 miles of flat, city-paved sidewalks. Many of these sidewalks are cobblestone or uneven. If you have questions about accessibility, please let us know.

National Constitution Center: Features new exhibitions “America’s Founding” and “Governing the Nation.” Tickets are $25 on site or $20 online in advance.

Independence Visitor Center: Includes interactive exhibits about the history of the area as well as a gift shop

President’s House: Site of the recent legal battle over the removal of exhibits referencing slavery at the direction of the Trump Administration

Liberty Bell: Please note that there is no cost to visit the Liberty Bell and no tickets are required. However, there is generally a line that can take between 5 and 30 minutes (or longer).

Independence Hall: Independence Hall has been newly renovated in preparation for Summer 2026 events. Tickets are $2 and should be reserved in advance.

American Philosophical Society: Featuring the new exhibit “These Truths: The Declarations of Independence.” Tickets are free, though a $5 donation per person is suggested.

Ben Franklin Court: Includes the Printing Office, Post Office, and Museum. The Benjamin Franklin Museum is $5 for adults, $2 for children aged 16 and under. The Printing Office is free to visit and no tickets are required.

Museum of the American Revolution: Featuring the new exhibition “The Declaration’s Journey.” Tickets are $25 for adults, $21 for seniors, and $14 for youth.

“Common Sense” Historical Marker: The site where the first edition of Thomas Paine’s historical pamphlet was published