Walking Tour

Old City Philadelphia

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May 30, 2026 at 10:00am

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

Itinerary

The tour group will meet in the central Reception Room at the Arch Street Meeting House at 10am for an introduction to the tour. Light refreshments and coffee will be available. The tour will depart around 10:15am and will last approximately 90 minutes, allowing attendees to explore other sites and exhibits that may interest them before the afternoon event begins.

The walking tour will visit each of the sites listed below. Please note that the tour does not included admission costs for the sites themselves; the tour will visit each site but not enter it. 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. Some of these sidewalks are brick or uneven surfaces. 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 and 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 5–30 minutes (or longer).

Independence Hall: Newly renovated in preparation for semiquincentennial 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, although a $5 donation 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 influential pamphlet was published.