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A row of red brick townhouses with green shutters, a street lamp, and American flags. 1
A historic building with a United States Post Office sign, a sports lounge, and a National lease office. 2
A playground with a metal climbing structure and a sandbox. 3
A historic building with a tall steeple and a clock tower. 4
A queue of people at a counter with papers and a wooden structure. 5
By phillyPHAT
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,492 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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Overview

    • Step back in time and explore the life and times of Benjamin Franklin
    • Learn about Franklin's role in shaping America from 13 colonies to a nation
    • Discover Franklin's alter-ego, Richard Saunders, and his Poor Richard tales
    • Explore Franklin's contributions to science, politics, and literature
    • Understand Franklin's role in the French and Indian War and the Constitution

Activity location

    • Philadelphia
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 100 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA | Intersection of Front Street and Elfreth's Alley
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia: Poor Richard - Benjamin Franklin Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

This is a private group walking tour

Language options: English
Price details
฿8,290.50 x 1 Traveller฿8,290.50
Total
Price is ฿8,290.50
Until Tue, 1 Sep
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    In-depth tour of Benjamin Franklin's life
  • Inclusions
    Discussion on Franklin's role in shaping America
  • Inclusions
    Insights into Franklin's contributions to major historical documents
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the tour location
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

  • Discover the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin on this in-depth walking tour. Learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard.

    Find out how Franklin was front and centre during turbulent times and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States. Hear about his participation in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention.

    Learn about Franklin's role in signing the four major documents of this period and how he was at home with experts in electricity, meteorology, geology, linguistics, mathematics, literature, philosophy, and politics.

Location

Activity location

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    • Philadelphia
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 100 Elfreth's Alley, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA | Intersection of Front Street and Elfreth's Alley
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States