Detailed below is the intro for our Historic Philadelphia Tour. This short excerpt will give you an idea of what you can expect on our tour as well as some instructions on how to use the app on your smartphone or tablet. (Some sections have been slightly edited for formatting purposes)
You are about to walk in the footsteps of America’s great founders and hear their inspiring words, while standing on the same spot originally spoken. Embarking on your SelfTour of America’s most historic square mile will take you to Independence Park, the Betsy Ross House, Liberty Bell, Carpenters’ Hall, Benjamin Franklin’s home and many more stirring locations key to America’s independence. This full-circle, GPS assisted audio walking tour leads you through two and a half miles of America’s most historic locations with interesting stories, and events leading up to the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. Dramatic music of the period accompanies your walk. It is a captivating story and an emotional experience you will long remember.
This SelfTour brand GPS audio tour is designed to guide you with spoken narration and turn-by-turn directions as you move, activated by GPS, directly through your smartphone or tablet. An internet connection is not needed. You can join the tour at any location, stop anywhere along the way and continue again. All on your own schedule. If you want to replay any description or direction just tap that position on the map.
Our suggested starting point is directly center in front of Independence Hall, at the George Washington Statue.
We remind you to take caution, use crosswalks, and remove your headsets while crossing streets and alleys in this heavy traffic area of Philadelphia.
We hope you enjoy this SelfTour brand audio Adventure. If there’s a trip worth taking, it’s worth taking a SelfTour.
Now… Let’s walk through history!
Learn more about this tour and buy on our Historic Philly Tour Page
