Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - July 1, 2010 - Celebrate the July 4th weekend with The Constitutional Walking Tour and Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia. Visitors to Philadelphia this holiday weekend can enjoy 2 family-friendly ways to experience Historic Philadelphia - by day and by night! Philadelphia is best seen by foot, and The Constitutional offers visitors the unique opportunity to experience America's Birthplace - "Where Every Day is Independence Day!"™ The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour is "1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt" and allows you to experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight. Plus, everyone on the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour gets a free glow stick.
The Constitutional Walking Tour is a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area which features more than 20 historical sites such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House. Come see why the Chicago Tribune has stated, "No visit to Philadelphia is complete without taking a Constitutional Guided Walking Tour, a 75-minute, mile and a quarter stroll that puts 15 historic sites… and Ben Franklin, in perspective."
Guests who dare to take the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia will visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. Hunt for ghosts as you travel the cobblestone streets of Old City with Philly's best ghost tour to hear stories about the Spirits of '76. Come see why The Philadelphia Inquirer called the tour "Frightfully Fun!" All guests receive a FREE souvenir glow stick!
"Taking The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia gets visitors up close and personal with a High-Definition Historical Experience and is the best way to explore Historic Philadelphia by day," stated Jonathan Bari, President of The Constitutional Walking Tour. "But if you're looking to explore the haunted side of the city, then take the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour to hear about the legendary ghosts of our Founding Fathers."
The Constitutional - Tickets and Schedule
- The Constitutional is offered 7 days a week from April through November, with frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center (at 6th & Market Streets)
- Tickets for The Constitutional cost $17.50 per adult, $12.50 per child, ages 3-12. $55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* - A $5.00 Savings!
Tickets can be purchased:
- Click: www.TheConstitutional.com
- Call: 215.525.1776
- Visit: in person at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia
Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour - Tickets and Schedule
- The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour is offered every night at 7:30 PM in July, August and October, as well as Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 9:30 PM; Wednesday - Sunday nights at 7:30 PM in September; Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM in November. Tours meet at the Così® restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (corner of 4th & Chestnut Streets).
- Tickets for The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour cost $17.50 per adult, $12.50 per child, ages 3-12. $55.00 for Family Four Pack (2 adults, 2 children ages 3-12)* - A $5.00 Savings!
Tickets can be purchased:
- Click: www.Spiritsof76.com
- Call: 215.525.1776
- Visit: in person, each evening before the tour, at the Così® restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (corner of 4th & Chestnut Streets).
Special Offer
Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours Combo Package - Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia™ & The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia - During the day, take The Constitutional Walking Tour, and then in the evening, dare to visit more than 20 of Philly's Frights & SightsTM on the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour - an outdoor walking adventure through Historic and Haunted Philadelphia. The Combo Package costs $31.00 per adult (a $4.00 savings) and $22.00 per child ages 3-12 (a $3.00 savings).
About The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a walking journey through America's Birthplace - "Where Every Day is Independence Day!"™ Located in Historic Philadelphia, The Constitutional visits more than 20 of the most historical sites on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor adventure in the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. The Constitutional guides visitors on a walk through history where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. For more information, see www.TheConstitutional.com
About The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is "1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt."™ The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour features more than 20 of "Philly's Frights & Sights"™ on a 75 minute, 1.25 mile outdoor walking tour through Historic Philadelphia that features haunted facts and folklore. For more information, see www.Spiritsof76.com.
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