90-Min Hamilton Tour Liberty Bell and Independence Hall

Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in the United States. Dating back to 1703, this charming cobblestone lane is lined with 32 historic brick houses built between the 18th and 19th centuries. In colonial times, artisans such as shoemakers, tailors, cabinet makers, and shopkeepers lived and worked here. Walking through the alley feels like stepping into everyday Philadelphia from more than 300 years ago, with colorful doors, flower boxes, shutters, and beautiful old brickwork all around you.(10 min)

Where the first flag was mThe Betsy Ross House takes visitors back to the streets of Revolutionary Philadelphia. This is the home where Betsy Ross is believed to have lived and worked as an upholsterer when she made the first American flag. The story is part history, part American legend—and that is exactly what makes this small colonial house so memorable. Inside, guests can imagine the life of a working woman in the 1770s, surrounded by the sounds, crafts, and tensions of a city on the edge of revolution.(10 min)

Girard Fountain Park is a small, peaceful green corner in the middle of Old City. It is a great place to slow down for a moment, enjoy the fountain, and see the bronze sculpture of Benjamin Franklin called Keys to Community. The park sits in one of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods, surrounded by the stories of the Revolution. It is a charming hidden stop that connects Franklin’s legacy with the everyday life of modern Philadelphia(10 min)

The United States Mint is where American money becomes real. Philadelphia was home to the first U.S. Mint, established in 1792, and the city remains one of the most important places in the story of American coins. On a visit, guests can learn how coins are designed, made, inspected, and prepared for circulation—and may even see production from above. It is a surprising stop because it combines the history of the young United States with modern technology and millions of coins(5 min)

Benjamin Franklin’s Grave is one of the most personal and meaningful places in Philadelphia. Franklin was a printer, inventor, scientist, diplomat, and one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers—and he is buried here with his wife, Deborah. Visitors often leave pennies on his grave, inspired by Franklin’s famous saying: “A penny saved is a penny earned.” This quiet cemetery also holds the graves of other important early American figures, including several signers of the Declaration of Independence.(10 min)

The Liberty Bell is one of the most famous symbols of freedom in the world. Its famous crack makes it instantly recognizable, but its real power comes from the message written on it: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land.” Originally made for the Pennsylvania State House, today’s Independence Hall, the bell later became a powerful symbol for abolitionists, civil-rights activists, and people fighting for freedom. Seeing it in person feels like standing in front of a small object with an enormous story(5 min)

Independence Hall is one of the most important buildings in American history. This is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and signed. In these rooms, colonial leaders made decisions that changed not only America, but the world’s ideas about democracy, rights, and government. It is not just an old building—it is the place where the American experiment truly began.(10 min)

Carpenters’ Hall is a beautiful historic building with a major role in the road to American independence. In 1774, it hosted the First Continental Congress, when delegates from 12 colonies came together to respond to British rule. Before the Declaration of Independence, this was where the colonies began to act as one group. The building also welcomed important institutions connected with Benjamin Franklin, early American science, banking, and public life.(5 min)

Benjamin Rush Garden is a quiet oasis with a powerful story behind it. The garden stands on the former site of the home of Dr. Benjamin Rush, a physician, civic leader, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Rush is often called one of the founders of American psychiatry, but he was also deeply involved in the fight for independence and the life of early Philadelphia. Today, the garden is a relaxing place to pause between big historic landmarks and discover one of the Revolution’s less-famous but fascinating figures.(10 min)

Welcome Park is a small historic park dedicated to William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. It stands on the site of the Slate Roof House, where Penn lived in Philadelphia from 1699 to 1701. The park is named after the ship Welcome, which brought Penn and many Quakers to America. Guests can see a model of the house, a statue of William Penn, and a marble map showing his original plan for Philadelphia. It is a wonderful place to understand how the city was designed and why Philadelphia became known as a city built around ideas of freedom and religious tolerance.(10 min)