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Historic District - Society Hill

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Highlights:

• Explore famous sights and experience many stories of a unique city, from the oldest hospital and the first black church, to the beautiful residential streets that comprise Society Hill as well as Independence Hall
• Enjoy fabulous art, a variety of architecture, local foods and hand-crafted beer.

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Food, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, admission to various historic buildings and snacks.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 3 hours
• Meeting point:

  Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets, inside at the back of the building next to the video wall.

   

• Start time: 2.30 PM
• Finish point:

  City Tavern at 2nd & Walnut Streets.

   

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

   

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact our office at 215-280-3746 to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.

   

• Additional information:

  Dr. Physick's soda will only be available from May.  In the meantime this will be replaced with other popular sodas.

   

• Dress standard:

  A good pair of comfortable walking shoes is advisable. Make sure to check the weather report for rain!

   

• Child policy:

  Children should be 6 years of age to 12 years inclusively.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Start at the Independence Visitor Center and walk into one of the most vibrant and historic neighborhoods in the city.  You'll have a chance to experience some of Philly's oldest and still active places of worship and enjoy a snack or coffee at a couple of Old City's local businesses. Continue on to walk through the tiny narrow streets of this neighborhood and take in Old City's art, music, and food scene.

Continue on to Independence National Park.  You'll have a chance to visit some of the most popular and can't-miss attractions in Philadelphia.  You'll likely walk past some famous sites, such as Ben Franklin's home, Carpenter's Hall, the Second Bank of the United States, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and the Liberty Bell.

Continue on to hear stories in Washington Square, and then possibly you'll have a chance to see America's oldest hospital. Wandering through the quiet side streets of Society Hill learn about the Founding Fathers, the Free African Society and early churches.

Continuing through Society Hill and enjoy the many different architectural styles, from colonial and Georgian to Greek revival and 19th century.  The final section of the tour will go past the Merchant’s Exchange, the first of its kind in the country. End up at the Triumph Brewery for a chance to taste some of the local ales.

Your trip:

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis.  Maximum group size is 12.

 

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

 

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