Philadelphia: Military History Walking Tour

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ID: GYG1323701-2021768
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Country: United States

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

Discover Philadelphia's military history on a guided walking tour. Visit Independence Hall, the Museum of the American Revolution, and several other sites.
Meet your guide at the Arch Street Meetinghouse, the resting place of Samuel Nicholas, the man credited with creating the United States Marine Corps. Wind your way through Old City and visit memorials dedicated to unsung heroes of America’s earliest conflicts, such as Commodores Uriah Levy and John Barry.

Join an expert local guide on a guided walking tour to learn about Philadelphia's impact on the United States Military. Visit Independence Hall and learn how the military was largely born within its hallowed halls. Stroll through picturesque Washington Square and honor the fallen at its Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and eternal flame. See a monument dedicated to the first Commander in Chief, George Washington.

Enjoy a presentation at the Museum of the American Revolution, the nation's preeminent museum dedicated to the war for independence. Afterwards, visit the city's powerful Korean and Vietnam War Memorials before heading to the Delaware waterfront to view historically significant naval ships used throughout the nation's history.

Highlights

  • Discover Philadelphia's military history on a guided walking tour
  • Visit the resting place of Samuel Nicholas, founder of the Continental Marines
  • See Independence Hall and learn about its role in the birth of the military
  • Honor the fallen at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington Square
  • Visit the Museum of the American Revolution for a special presentation

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour takes place rain or shine
Bring a camera for photos
Meet your guide in the courtyard of the meeting house, just outside of the main entrance.
INCLUDED
  • Walking tour through historic district of Philadelphia
  • Visit to Arch Street Meetinghouse
  • Visit to memorials dedicated to Commodores Uriah Levy and John Barry
  • Exterior visit to Independence Hall
  • Visit to Washington Square
  • Visit to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Presentation at the Museum of the American Revolution (discounted general admission into museum offered for any time after the tour)
  • Visit to Korean and Vietnam War Memorials
  • View of historically significant naval ships at Delaware waterfront
NOT INCLUDED
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Meals and drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.