OVERVIEW
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is an outdoor walking journey that provides a primary overview of the Independence National Historical Park area and visits more than 20 of the most historic sites in America's Birthplace including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin Court, Betsy Ross House and the National Constitution Center.
The Constitutional offers various types of tours of Historic Philadelphia including:
- Live guided tours of 20+ sites
- School Field Trips
- Corporate Tours
- VIP Tours
- The Constitutional Audio Tour
- Free, Self-guided tours of 30+ historic sites
According to the Chicago Tribune, “No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites, from Independence Hall to the National Constitution Center, and Ben Franklin, in perspective.” The Philadelphia Business Journal has consistently named The Constitutional as a "Top 25 Tourist Attraction" in Philadelphia since 2004.
The Constitutional also created and manages the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia which is 1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt and visits more than 20 of Historic Philadelphia’s Frights & Sights on a 75 minute ghoulish walking adventure. See www.Spiritsof76.com for more information.
GUIDED TOUR
Guided tours depart from the National Constitution Center (5th and Arch Streets) and are offered daily from April through November. School Field Trips, group tours and private VIP tours are available year-round with advance reservations, and group discounts are available for parties of 25 or more.
- More than 20 sites
- A 1.25 mile, 75 minute adventure
- Departs from the National Constitution Center (5th & Arch Streets)
- Rain or Shine
- Daily, April through November
- $19.00 per adult, $12.50 per child (3-12)
AUDIO TOUR
The Constitutional Audio Tour uses modern day technology, patriotic music, creative sound effects and entertaining storytellers to allow visitors to step back in time and walk in the Founding Fathers’ footsteps. The Audio Tour costs $14.99. Click here to purchase the Audio Tour. Click here for a free preview.
- More than 20 sites
- A 1.25 mile, 75 minute adventure
- $14.99 per download
- Easy to use
- Educational & Entertaining
- Storytellers & Historical Character Impersonations
- Music & Sound Effects
- Recorded Directions from Site to Site
- Take at your Leisure
FREE, SELF-GUIDED TOUR
In the spirit of giving something back, Leslie and Jonathan Bari developed and offer the free self-guided version of The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia.
- More than 30 sites
- Approximately 3.3 miles & 3-4 hours to complete in total
- Take at your Leisure
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- FREE
MISSION
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is dedicated to increasing the understanding of, appreciation for and promotion of Philadelphia’s historically significant sites, along a suggested marked sequence, in the Independence Mall area ecosystem. As such, The Constitutional aims to increase the:
- Number of overall visitors to the City of Philadelphia
- Number of historic sites visited per visitor in the Independence National Historical Park area; and
- Total length of time that each visitor spends in the Independence National Historical Park area.
MANAGEMENT
- Jonathan H. Bari, President, The Constitutional Walking Tour, and President, Bari Consulting Group
- Leslie S. Bari, Executive Vice President, The Constitutional Walking Tour
