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Revolutionary Philly Tour: Kids' Historic Adventure
4.9
16 Ratings
Philadelphia
Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure! This 1.5-hour walking tour brings the revolutionary spirit of Philadelphia to life for children aged 5 to 12. Huzzah! An adult must accompany the children.
Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure! This 1.5-hour walking tour brings the revolutionary spirit of Philadelphia to life for children aged 5 to 12. Huzzah! An adult must accompany the children.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- National Constitution Center - A national museum devoted to the Constitution of the United States of America.
- Free Quaker Meetinghouse - Discover the origins of Pennsylvania. Learn about the Quakers and hear how Betsy Ross worshipped at the Free Quaker Meeting House, circa 1783.
- United States Mint - Philadelphia was home to the nation’s…
- National Constitution Center - A national museum devoted to the Constitution of the United States of America.
- Free Quaker Meetinghouse - Discover the origins of Pennsylvania. Learn about the Quakers and hear how Betsy Ross worshipped at the Free Quaker Meeting House, circa 1783.
- United States Mint - Philadelphia was home to the nation’s first mint. Today, it is the largest mint globally, producing the majority of America’s coins.
- Benjamin Franklin’s Grave - Philadelphia’s beloved founding father. Visit his grave from 1790 and learn about his remarkable life, both in Philadelphia and abroad.
- Keys To Community - View “Keys to the Community,” a nine-foot bronze sculpture of founding father Benjamin Franklin by artist James Peniston. Discover why there are keys all over Ben.
- Betsy Ross House - Did Betsy Ross truly sew the first American flag? The house, from the 1740s, holds many fascinating stories. If only the walls could speak.
- Elfreth’s Alley - A National Historic Landmark and the oldest continuously inhabited street in America, dating back to 1703. Cobblestones, colonial houses, historic fire markers. Could you live like this in the 18th century?
- Christ Church - Historic Christ Church is an extraordinary surviving landmark from the American Revolution. Signers of the Declaration of Independence and other notable revolutionary figures are buried here.
- Independence Hall - The birthplace of the United States! The U.S. Constitution was crafted here! Huzzah! Independence Hall, circa 1733, served as the Pennsylvania State House for over forty years before America declared independence from Britain in 1776. If only the walls could speak.
- Liberty Bell Center - Let Freedom Ring! The Liberty Bell, housed at the Liberty Bell Center, is an iconic and enduring symbol of America.
What's Included
- Walking tour with an APT-certified guide
- Walking tour with an APT-certified guide
What's Not Included
- Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
- Site interiors, weather guarantee, gratuity for the guide
Location
Arch Street & North 6th Street
We meet OUTSIDE on the corner where Arch Street intersects with 6th Street close to the National Constitution Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Destination787864
Apr 27, 2026
5 stars—would highly recommend - Absolutely amazing experience. We were up for a weekend and only had 2 days in Philly. We ended up having a private tour as no one else signed up. She’s absolutely wonderful. Super knowledgeable and great with kids. I have a 10 yo 4th grader who was fascinated the whole time (and a 4 yo who wasn’t paying attention at all but that’s not her fault). We saw everything and all his questions were patiently answered. Afterwards we went inside the places covered and finished his Junior ranger badge. Definitely would use her again once the little one is older.
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Amanda_k
Apr 25, 2026
Wendy provided a great... - Wendy provided a great experience! Engaged the kids with questions, explained the history in ways that they understood, and answered all their questions. Tour length was perfect for small legs but still packed so many sites.
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Helen_c
Apr 20, 2026
Very informative. Wendy... - Very informative. Wendy was a great guide, with not just the kids but adults too.
Worth the price
Great for families
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Jennifer_t
Apr 15, 2026
Wendy made our tour super... - Wendy made our tour super engaging for my 9 year old. She asked age appropriate questions and explained historical events in a way that connected with my kid. We had a great time on our tour and highly recommend for anyone wanting to do a tour with young kids!
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Victoria_d
Apr 13, 2026
Historic Philly for Kids - This is a fun and very informative tour geared for children and adults. Wendy is engaged with the children, having the children think and participate in a non pressured way. I saw many things I have never seen before in Philadelphia.
The directions for the meeting point are a little vague. The Starbuck’s meeting point is at the corner of the National Constitution Center, 6th and Arch Street.
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George_k
Apr 10, 2026
Great historical tour for kids (and adults). - Great tour, very informative. Our guide made it fun for the kids with imaginative narrative about the historical events. Our kids loved it!
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Cosmopolitan792139
Apr 4, 2026
Great Tour! Thank you, Wendy! - Wendy was an amazing tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and did a great job engaging the kids with the history of our country. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Pathfinder590924
Mar 30, 2026
Fantastic tour for older (8-12 year old) kids - The tour covers the main sites in the Old City in Philadelphia and goes into the history of each place in a way that is fascinating for older elementary school kids and early middle school kids (and adults as well!) Even though the tour is 1.5 hours long (and ours was closer to 1.75 hours), the time flies by. It’s a great tour that I would highly recommend to families that have kids that are 8 to 12 years old. However, I would NOT recommend this tour to families with kids that are younger than 8 (even 8 is somewhat borderline) unless there is an older sibling and the younger one has to tag along. While Wendy tries really hard to get all of the kids really involved (including the youngest ones), the history being covered is just over their heads and the length of the tour is just too much for them.
To end on a positive note, my 10-year old loved the tour so much that she said that her school should do a trip to Philadelphia and take the tour. I think that’s a brilliant idea, as the tour is absolutely perfect for middle-schoolers!
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Edwardbmyers
Mar 30, 2026
Highly recommended walking tour of historic Philly for kids (adults, too) - We had a wonderful experience!. The guide was very well-informed and responsive to our questions and we especially appreciate all the time she spent speaking directly with our grandson in a fun way that encouraged learning.
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Annmarie_s
Apr 13, 2026
kids loved it - went on this tour with kids ages 8,11, and 12. The tour guide Wendy was great and really engaged the kids. When we were almost finished after walking around for 1.5 hours the kids were disappointed when we said it was almost over.
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