Philadelphia Old City: Arabic-Speaking Walking Tour
Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia
Discover the birthplace of American democracy on a guided walking tour of Philadelphia. Visit iconic sites like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Betsy Ross House courtyard.
Philadelphia 1776 Historical Walking Tour with Arabic Guide
This guided walking tour in Philadelphia suits history enthusiasts and Arabic speakers interested in the city’s 1776 landmarks and Founding Fathers.
Highlights
- Step back to 1776 on a guided walking tour of Philadelphia
- Visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and Betsy Ross House courtyard
- See the first White House, Carpenters' Hall, and Christ Church Burial Ground
- Learn Philadelphia and Founding Fathers history from an expert guide
- Explore Elfreth’s Alley, the oldest continuously inhabited residential street in the U.S.
Description
Join a knowledgeable Arabic-speaking guide with a history degree for a detailed walking tour of Philadelphia, where America’s founding events took place. Begin outside Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were signed and debated.
Visit the Liberty Bell from the outside and learn about its history, including its famous crack and inspiring inscription. Stop at America’s first “White House,” home to Presidents Washington and Adams when Philadelphia was the U.S. capital, and hear about its revolutionary-era significance.
Explore Carpenters’ Hall, site of the 1774 First Continental Congress, and visit the Betsy Ross House courtyard to learn about the seamstress credited with sewing the first American flag.
Walk along Elfreth’s Alley, the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street, featuring early 1700s brick homes still lived in today.
Visit the Arch Street Meeting House, built in the early 1800s by Quakers, reflecting values of peace and equality, and still active as a place of worship.
See Christ Church Burial Ground, a colonial-era cemetery established in 1719. It includes graves of Benjamin Franklin, his wife Deborah, and five signers of the Declaration of Independence. The site illustrates Philadelphia’s role in America’s origins.
View the Keys to Community bronze sculpture by local artist James Peniston, made from 1,000 keys donated by schoolchildren and honoring fallen Philadelphia firefighters.
The tour concludes back at Independence Hall.
Includes
- Live Arabic-speaking tour guide
- Visits to all historic sites and landmarks described
Not included: Food, drinks, transportation to/from the tour start point, gratuities.
Important Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Check weather forecast and dress accordingly
- Bring water and sunscreen
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
