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June 11100% refund
June 12No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Philadelphia Historic Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt
2 Adults x $40.85
$81.70
Approx Total
$81.70
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Scavenger Hunt on smartphone (mobile site)
50 varied challenges
Internet access on your smartphone required
Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Overview
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
Meeting points
Once you're standing outside the Ledger Hotel, and have completed the transaction with our website, log in with your account (My Account / Scavenger Hunts) and click on the blue button to begin your scavenger hunt.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
N/A (Pass By)
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.
Congress Hall (Pass By)
Spend 5 minutes learning about the history of Congress Hall, and solving a challenge.
N/A (Pass By)
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.
Washington Square
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.
15 minutes
Athenaeum of Philadelphia (Pass By)
Learn about the Athenaeum as you walk by it.
N/A (Pass By)
A 2-minute walk from your previous destination.
Learn about Thomas Sully and quickly solve a challenge here.
3-4 minutes here.
Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church (Pass By)
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.
N/A (Pass By)
A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Solve a challenge as you learn about this temple's history.
2-3 minutes here.
The Presbyterian Historical Society (Pass By)
A 1-minute walk from the previous destination.
Learn about this historical society and solve a challenge.
About 5 minutes here
N/A (Pass By)
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.
N/A (Pass By)
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.
Old St. Mary's Church (Pass By)
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.
N/A (Pass By)
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.
18th Century Garden of the Independence National Historic Park (Pass By)
A 2-minute walk from the previous destination.
Admire this beautiful garden on your way to your next destination
Spend 2 minutes here.
N/A (Pass By)
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.
First Bank of the United States (Pass By)
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
Carpenters' Hall (Pass By)
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.
Franklin Court (Pass By)
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.
Betsy Ross House (Pass By)
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.
Elfreth's Alley (Pass By)
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.
Fireman's Hall (Pass By)
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.
Museum for Art in Wood (Pass By)
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
Arch Street Meeting House (Pass By)
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.
N/A (Pass By)
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.
United States Mint (Pass By)
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.
National Constitution Center (Pass By)
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
The African American Museum in Philadelphia (Pass By)
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.
Declaration House (Graff House) (Pass By)
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.
The President's House (Pass By)
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.
Liberty Bell Center (Pass By)
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.
Independence Hall (Pass By)
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.
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Free Cancellation
June 11100% refund
June 12No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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