Audio tour · United States
Philadelphia
A self guided audio tour of Philadelphia.
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A self guided audio tour of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia built its identity on revolutionary action. From its 1682 founding, the city served as the nation's central meeting ground. Here, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The city hosted the Philadelphia Convention that ratified the U.S. Constitution. Over two centuries, Philadelphia established the nation's first library, hospital, and central bank. Today, it continues to drive American culture and commerce from its historic core.
In the app, 99 stops in Philadelphia are narrated aloud, about 2h 50m of listening across 8 walking routes, in 13 languages, offline once downloaded. Choose a route or build your own, then walk while a calm voice tells you the story of each stop. The app also maps 100 Instagram photo spots, social media photo locations with directions to where you stand for the shot.
The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.
"You are standing right where this bell has stood for centuries, a witness to so much American history."
"You are standing in a building that has been the center of American democracy for over 250 years."
"You are standing in a place that fundamentally changed how the world thought about punishment."
"You're standing at the base of 72 stone steps that lead up to the East entrance."
"When you look up at this building, you're seeing a monument to ambition."
"You might be looking at a collection of masterpieces, but the story of this place is actually."
Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.
A tight loop through the blocks where the Liberty Bell rang, the Constitution was signed, and Congress first met under the new republic.
From the haunting cellblocks of Eastern State to the Rocky Steps and the sculpture gardens of the Rodin and Barnes, this is Fairmount at its fullest.
Circle the ornate Victorian pile of City Hall, touch the Love Park fountain, and trace the skyscrapers that reshaped Center City's skyline.
Linger in the leafy square, then follow the elegant side streets past Victorian churches, a storied concert hall, and the towers rising above Chestnut.
From the grand dome of the Cathedral Basilica along the cultural corridor to the beloved Reading Terminal Market and the newspaper towers of old Market Street.
Starting at the arena district, cross to the battleship on the river, then wind through the oldest market street and the Black church history of South Philadelphia.
Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route. Open a category to see what is inside.
Every place on TourTour has its own routes and its own stories.