Tour overview
Revolutionary Philly: Sensory‑Friendly
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A slow, gentle Sunday morning walk through the historic heart of Philadelphia, designed for visitors who need a more accommodating pace. Can't stand crowds? Have sensory needs? Use a wheelchair or walker? This tour goes at the pace you need, on a fully accessible route designed to make history come alive for every kind of learner. Suitable for all ages.
What You’ll See
- Independence Visitors Center — Gather outside the main steps of the Visitors Center at 599 Market Street and check in with your guide 15 minutes before the tour.
- The President's House — Presidents George Washington and John Adams both lived here when Philadelphia was the capital of the United States.
- Liberty Bell Center — An iconic symbol of American freedom. View this historic bell from the outside and hear about its long history.
- Congress Hall — The very first United States Capitol, where the federal government convened from 1790 to 1800.
- Independence Hall — The birthplace of the United States and the U.S. Constitution.
- First U.S. Supreme Court & Old City Hall — Where the Supreme Court first convened when Philadelphia was the nation's temporary capital.
- American Philosophical Society — A carved figure of Benjamin Franklin occupies the center façade of this building, a fitting tribute to the man who founded the oldest learning society in the U.S.
- Commodore John Barry Statue — Learn about the Father of the U.S. Navy.
- The Second Bank of the United States — Greek Revival architecture (c. 1824) — once a financial hub for the nation.
- Robert Morris Statue — Admire the forgotten Founding Father. Robert Morris: patriot, statesman, financier, and leader of the Revolution. Today barely anyone knows who he was.
- Carpenters' Hall — The site of the First Continental Congress and the colonies' first step toward independence. Delegates from twelve colonies gathered here in 1774.
Tour Details
| Schedule | Sundays at 8:30 AM |
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| Duration | 2 hours |
| Price | Adults (14+) $25 · Kids (5–13) $15 · Infants free |
| Ages | All ages |
| Group Size | Maximum 25 participants |
| Meeting Point | City Tavern (Museum), S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. We meet outside City Tavern on 2nd Street. Please be there 15 minutes before your tour start time. |
| Accessibility | Fully accessible route. Wheelchair and walker friendly. Tour pace adjusted to the group's needs. |
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