Great Walking Tours of Old Philadelphia

Philadelphia was our country's seat of government before the location was moved to Washington D.C. Before that we had a capitol for a short time in New York. But it was Philadelphia where our founding fathers worked out our Union's constitution and where the famous Liberty Bell is located. The city is an amazing repository of historical architecture and it may bring tears to one's eyes when taking one of the good walking tours while a guide relates everything our forebears went through to create a country and a constitution that was unique in all the world.

http://www.theconstitutional.com/
The Philadelphia Business Journal has called this tour one of Philadelphia's top 25 tourist attractions. They take visitors to more than 15 historic sights in just around 1.25 hours. This company has both self-guided and guided tours. Personally, I would not give up a $17.50 guided tour of this city because you will get an encapsulated history lesson while walking. These people know their stuff and many have been history buffs their entire lives. These depart from the Independence Visitors' Center regularly and tours are 7 days a week, including many holidays. Some of the sites they visit are: Independence Hall, the first Bank in the U.S. Liberty Bell Center, Betsy Ross House, Christ Church and Signers' Walk. This is only a 1.25-mile walk, but wear comfortable shoes as with any walking tour. Tickets are purchased online from this web site above, which will save money.

http://www.ushistory.org/march/index.html
This is a walking tour that specifically focuses on the Revolutionary War, 1765-1777, the participants that turned the course of history, and the buildings where documents were signed and events that changed the world took place. This site and its self-guided tour was arranged by The Independence Hall Association (IHA) which has helped in reconstruction work, establishing the Independence National Historic Park. They own a sister web site, www.ushistory.org, which should be of interest to people taking any of the tours. This history site highlights the stories of specific places and events, putting them in perspective with their role in the formation of this nation and the events and places leading up to it. On the site there are also 7 different walking tours suggested to different areas of the city.

http://www.ghosttour.com/
I didn't realize it, but Philadelphia has some pretty famous spooky places too. They call the city America's most historic place and also the country's "most haunted city." Their's is a candlelight tour, too, adding to the eerie effect. People need to call 215-413-1997 to reserve space on the tour. Prices are $15 for adults and $8 for children
aged 4-12. Tour stops include Independence Hall, Ben Franklin's haunts, and St. Peter's Cemetary., to name a few. Tours begin at 7:30 p.m. st the Signers' Garden at Chesnut and 5th St. and they take place from April through the first part of November.