Field Trips and Walking Tours
for Students
We’ve done the planning for you. From bus drop-off to bathroom breaks, we have you covered. Choose a one-hour walking tour, or our Full Day Field Trip package, which includes classroom ready materials. We can even help you add a visit to any of Philadelphia’s historic sites and museums.
Full Day Field Trip (3.5 hours)
On this 3.5 hour walking tour, students become active participants in the debate over independence as they encounter stories of the diverse people who shaped the nation.
Sites:
This walking tour includes interactive stories outside:
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Betsy Ross House
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Elfreth's Alley
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Christ Church
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Arch Street Meeting House (short program inside)
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Franklin Court
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Carpenters' Hall
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Independence Hall
Suggested Times:
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9:00am - 12:00pm; 9:30am - 1:00pm; 10:00am - 1:30pm
Bus Drop Off/Pick Up:
Independence Transportation Center, 540 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (adjacent to the National Constitution Center).
Lunch:
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Outdoor lunch on the grounds of Arch Street Meeting House (weather permitting)
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Bring your own brown bag lunches
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Or ask us about ordering box lunches from our partner, Campo's Deli, Philly's best cheesesteaks and sandwiches.
Pricing:
$19/person*, 1 free adult for every 10 students
We recommend a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
Our field trips are best suited for students in Grade 4 and up.
*Tour Operator pricing available upon request
Discover the memorable and inspiring stories of the diverse people of the Revolution on this interactive journey through the four most historic blocks in America.
Sites:
This walking tour includes interactive stories outside:
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Welcome Park
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City Tavern
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Merchant's Exchange
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First Bank of the United States
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Carpenters' Hall
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Independence Hall
Suggested Add-Ons (additional cost):
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National Constitution Center
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Museum of the American Revolution
Bus Drop Off/Pick Up:
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Drop Off: Welcome Park: 129 Sansom Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Pick Up: Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Pricing:
$12/person*, 1 free adult for every 10 students
We recommend a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
Our field trips are best suited for students in Grade 4 and up.
*Tour Operator pricing available upon request
Revolting Philly (1 Hour)
Real life in Revolutionary Philadelphia was way scarier than any ghost story. This interactive evening walking tour discusses the revolting side of life for the people who formed our nation.
Learn About:
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Smallpox and Yellow Fever
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Inoculations
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Leeches
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Hygiene Habits of the Colonial Era
Bus Drop Off/Pick Up:
Museum of the American Revolution Plaza, 101 S. Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Pricing:
$12/person*, 1 free adult for every 10 students
We recommend a ratio of 1 chaperone for every 10 students.
Our field trips are best suited for students in Grade 4 and up.
*Tour Operator pricing available upon request
