Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – April 17, 2014 – Tours are off and running for the 2014 season! This month, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia and the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia started offering tours for the season! The tours offer you 2 family-friendly ways to experience Historic Philadelphia – by day and by night! Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience America’s Birthplace - “Where Every Day is Independence Day!”™ The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour is “1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt” and allows you to experience Philadelphia’s monuments by moonlight.
The Constitutional Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features more than 20 historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, “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… and Ben Franklin, in perspective.”
Guests who dare to take the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia will visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia’s haunted facts and folklore. Hunt for ghosts as you travel the cobblestone streets of Old City with Philly’s best ghost tour to hear stories about the Spirits of ’76. Come see why The Philadelphia Inquirer called the tour "Frightfully Fun!" Plus everyone who takes the tour gets a FREE glow stick!
“Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a High-Definition Historical Experience and is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia by day,” stated Jonathan Bari, President of The Constitutional Walking Tour. “But if you’re looking to explore the haunted side of the city, then take the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour to hear about the legendary ghosts of our Founding Fathers.”
The Constitutional – Tickets and Schedule
- The Constitutional is offered 7 days a week from now through November 30, with 3 departures time each day (10 AM, Noon and 2 PM Monday through Saturday, and 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM on Sunday). Tours meet directly outside the main entrance of the National Constitution Center at 525 Arch Street (near the stone benches).
- Tickets for The Constitutional cost $17.50 per adult, $12.50 per child, ages 3-12. $55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* - A $5.00 Savings!
Tickets can be purchased:
- Online: www.TheConstitutional.com
- Via phone: 215.525.1776
Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour – Tickets and Schedule
- The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour is offered Friday & Saturday nights in April and November; Thursday – Saturday nights in May; Wednesday – Sunday nights in June and September; 7 nights a week in July, August and October. Tours meet at Mrs. K’s Koffee Shop at 325 Chestnut Street (4th & Chestnut Streets).
- Tickets for The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour cost $17.50 per adult, $12.50 per child, ages 3-12. $55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* - A $5.00 Savings!
Tickets can be purchased:
- Online: www.Spiritsof76.com
- Via phone: 215.525.1776
- In person: Each evening before the tour, at Mrs. K's Koffee Shop at 325 Chestnut Street (4th & Chestnut Streets).
Special Offer
Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours Combo Package - Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of PhiladelphiaTM & The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - During the day, take The Constitutional Walking Tour, and then in the evening, dare to visit more than 20 of Philly's Frights & SightsTM on the Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour - an outdoor walking adventure through Historic and Haunted Philadelphia. $31.00 per adult (a $4.00 savings) and $22.00 per child ages 3-12 (a $3.00 savings).
About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Philly is best seen by foot, and as such, The Constitutional Walking Tour is the best way to experience America’s Birthplace! See more than 20 of Historic Philadelphia’s top sites on a 75 minute outdoor walking adventure through Independence National Historical Park including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Betsy Ross House. The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is one of the leading providers of Philadelphia sightseeing tours and school field trips of Historic Philadelphia. For more information on our tours, please see www.theconstitutional.com .
About The Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is "1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt.”™ The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of "Philly's Frights & Sights"™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, see www.Spiritsof76.com.
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EDITOR’S NOTE - High-resolution Photographs of Historic Philadelphia are available for media usage at www.TheConstitutional.com/images and http://www.spiritsof76.com/press .
