Beyond the Liberty Bell Tour
Hit all the main sites in historic Old City and Independence Park, but hear it all from the perspectives often minimized by mainstream tourism.
Beyond the (Liberty) Bell Tours are offered every Friday through Monday at 1:00pm for $59 per person.
Private walking tours are available any day of the week at any time for $490 for the first 10 people.
Groups of 10+, contact us to book!
Old City Tour: Putting the People Back in People’s History
Calling all curious travelers and nosey locals looking to delve deeper into the city. Are you ready to get into the nitty gritty of our fair and storied city of Philadelphia?
Hit all the main sites in historic Old City and Independence Park, but hear it all from the perspectives often minimized by mainstream tourism.
Spend an afternoon with us and come hear this fresh take on an Old City Tour of Philadelphia!
Tour Includes:
Foundational myths of our American city: statues, monuments, and forgotten founders.
The Liberty Bell: Abolitionist symbol and beyond
The Controversy of the Presidents House: Ona Judge and her escape from George Washington
The Legend of the Penn Treaty Elm: William Penn and the Lenape
Chief Tamanend, The Affable
Duration: 2 Hours
Distance covered: Tour is approximately 2 miles long
Wheelchair accessible upon request
Reviews of Beyond the Liberty Bell History Tour
On our trip to Philadelphia, we were most interested in deepening our knowledge of U.S. history through a more well-rounded perspective than what we learned growing up. We found that in Beyond the Bell.
— Sarah
This was a great tour!
Rebecca is a wonderful story-teller. We learned so much in a fun and relaxed setting. It was our first trip to Philadelphia, and it made the trip so much more interesting to learn about the history from a pro!”
— Jessica D
We brought a group of incoming college students to Philadelphia, and Beyond the Bell was the first city tour they had the opportunity to take.
Joey was an AMAZING guide who kept them engaged after a long day of other activities and left them talking and excited for the rest of the evening. They all appreciated this perspective of history that doesn't center the white men highlighted in textbooks. This was such an inspiring and refreshing tour that I would recommend for school groups, tourists...truly anyone! Thank you Beyond the Bell!
This was my first tour with Beyond the Bell...
Joey took us to all the essential sights in Philadelphia and even brought out placards to give us a better visual of the diverse leaders who shaped Philadelphia.
— Jefferson, Los Angelos
I had the most wonderful and informative tour of Philadelphia.
He showed us the history of Philadelphia and showed us also the hidden history I never would have known about. He kept a good, consistent pace for walking, and I never felt rushed. He recommended books to read and connected all of the parts of the city together throughout the years. Next time I visit Philadelphia I will absolutely book another tour so my daughter can experience it too!
Learn more about the US America the history books didn’t teach you.
Think more critically about the story of US America and the ways in which women, people of color, indigenous people, and LGBTQ folks are left out of the primary narrative of our country. Be inspired by the stories and leave feeling empowered by the stories of resistance and resilience.
Beyond the (Liberty) Bell Tours are offered every Friday through Monday at 1:00pm for $59 per person.
Private walking tours are available for $490 for the first 10 people.
Groups over 10, please contact us to schedule your tour!
