Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt

Are you looking for things to do around the Philadelphia Historic District? Indeed, our 3-hour self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt takes you to see all the sights!

Walk from Independence Hall to Mother Bethel’s, the Philadelphia Contributionship, Elfreth’s Alley, the National Constitution Center, and the Declaration House before returning to the start location. As you walk, see many more sights, and solve challenges at every leg. All the while, you will learn some local history and get valuable local tips.

Things to do in Philadelphia, the Historic District Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.2 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour with many varied challenges. It should take you 3 hours to complete and ends near the start location.
A fun learning experience
Learn some local history
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: The Ledger Residences by Sosuite, Independence Square, 150 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

This is the starting point for your self-guided walking tour.
Spend 5 minutes here learning how the game works, learning the history of the Ledger, and solving a challenge.

Pass By: Congress Hall, 6th & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Spend 5 minutes learning about the history of Congress Hall, and solving a challenge.

Pass By: Independence Square, 111 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about Commodore John Barry and Independence Square as you walk to your next destination.
5 minutes here.

Stop At: Washington Square, Walnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve several challenges as you visit this park with many monuments.
Spend about 15 minutes in the park.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3719

Learn about the Athenaeum as you walk by it.

Pass By: Thomas Sully Residence, 530 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

A 2-minute walk from your previous destination.
Learn about Thomas Sully and quickly solve a challenge here.
3-4 minutes here.

Pass By: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this church and its important history.
Spend about 10 minutes here.

Pass By: B'nai Abraham Chabad, 527 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about this temple's history.
2-3 minutes here.

Pass By: The Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this historical society and solve a challenge.
About 5 minutes here

Pass By: Old Pine Street Church Graveyard, Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Discover who's interred here and solve a challenge related to a nearby house.
About 6-7 minutes here.

Pass By: Hill-Physick House, 321 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about the father of American surgery.
About 4-5 minutes here.

Pass By: Old St. Mary's Church, 252 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-3722

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 3 challenges as you learn about this historic church and its famous members.
Spend 5-10 minutes here.

Pass By: The Philadelphia Contributionship, 210 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this insurance company created by Benjamin Franklin and solve a challenge in 3-5 minutes.


Pass By: 18th Century Garden of the Independence National Historic Park, Adjacent to 325 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Admire this beautiful garden on your way to your next destination
Spend 2 minutes here.

Pass By: Independence Historical Library, 143 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

A 4-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve 4 challenges as you walk around this beautiful building and learn about its history and that of the buildings surrounding it.
Spend a good 10-15 minutes with the challenges around this location.

Pass By: First Bank of the United States, 120 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4229

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge based on elements on the Bank's façade and learn about its history.
This location takes 5-10 minutes

Pass By: Carpenters' Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2708

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about Carpenters Hall and its surrounding park and solve 3 challenges while you're here.
Spend 10 minutes here.

Pass By: Franklin Court, 314 Market St # 322, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2704

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Spend some time (20 minutes) here solving various challenges as you learn about the Benjamin Franklin Museum, the site of his former house and his printing office.

Pass By: Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1999

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the seamstress who put together the 1st American flag. Solve a challenge while you're here
5 minutes here.

Pass By: Elfreth's Alley, 126 Elfreths Aly, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2006

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the history of this alley, who lived here, and how it was preserved.
Easily spend 10 minutes here admiring the architecture and decorations.

Pass By: Fireman's Hall, 149 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2097

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this fire station started by Benjamin Franklin, and the history of firefighting in Philadelphia.
4-5 minutes here.

Pass By: Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1913

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the Museum for Art in Wood and solve a challenge about the mural across the street.
5 minutes here

Pass By: Arch Street Meeting House, 320 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2114

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about the Quakers and their influence on Philadelphia. Solve a challenge here.
3-4 minutes here.

Pass By: Keys To Community, 325 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn more about Benjamin Franklin and the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Spend 10 minutes here solving a few challenges.

Pass By: United States Mint, 151 N Independence Mall E, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1819

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this 4th US Mint building and who inaugurated it. Further on you'll see the location of the 1st Mint.
4-5 minutes here.

Pass By: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1595

A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Find out what you can see at this museum and solve a challenge as you walk to your next destination.
5 minutes here

Pass By: The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St Seventh, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1504

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about what is to be seen in this museum. Solve a few challenges around here
4-5 minutes here.

Pass By: Declaration House (Graff House), Seventh and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 5-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this reconstruction of the original Declaration House, as well as how the Declaration of Independence was written.
10 minutes here and 2 other quick stops.

Pass By: The President's House, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 3-minute walk from the previous destination.
Discover what used to the be President's house and learn about how slavery was allowed into the Constitution which was meant to be a document about liberty.
5 minutes here.

Pass By: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
See the Liberty Bell Center and peer at the actual Liberty Bell while you're making your way to Independence Hall.
5 minutes here.

Pass By: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106

A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
This is where your activity ends. Learn about the rich history of this edifice, how it came to be, and the significant moments it housed.
5-10 minutes here admiring the sights.



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início: Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
11/24/2023 - 3/6/2025

Monday - Sunday :

07:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Duração: 2 To 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Ledger hotel, Chestnut St &, S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• 50 varied challenges
• Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)

Não Incluído

• Internet access on your smartphone required
• Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.

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