First Bank of the United States Tours and Tickets

Discover the history and flavors of Philadelphia on a walking tour. Follow your guide to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other noteworthy sights in the Birthplace of Independence. Get to see some of the favorite haunts of the country’s founding fathers and other influential Americans.

See the dark side of Philly during this adult night tour developed by a local university professor. Not for the faint of heart, this tour uncovers Philadelphia’s R-rated sites and stories, from vampires, pirate ghost ships, and haunted attractions to torture, executions, and the red light district. You'll also visit historical attractions and see the sights illuminated at night. This tour is not suitable for children.

Experience Philadelphia like never before on this educational and entertaining guided small-group Segway tour. Learn about Philadelphia’s important history and visit popular locations like Penn’s Landing, the Historic District, the Italian Market, Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a 5- or 10-mile loop around Center City. Guided Segway training and photos from the tour are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Discover the birthplace of America on this guided walking tour through the country’s most historic area in Philadelphia. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Independence National Historical Park and more than 20 other historic sites on this 1.25-mile trek, including the National Constitution Center, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, and many more.

Every step in Philadelphia’s Old City is alive with history—and with frights. On this spooky, after-dark ghost tour, you’ll learn the stories and secrets behind one of the country’s oldest residential neighborhoods, including tales of hauntings and unexplained happenings. As you go, you’ll also discover top Philadelphia landmarks, from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to the American Philosophical Society Museum and the First Bank of the United States.

Discover many of Philadelphia’s best-known historic landmarks—and learn all about the earliest chapters in American history and democracy—on this private walking tour. Pick from several convenient start times, meet your guide right outside the Independence Visitor Center, and get ready to explore. As you stroll past monuments like Independence Hall, Betsy Ross House, the Liberty Bell, and more, you’ll hear stories from this UNESCO-listed city’s past.

Hear tales of prohibition and gangsters such as Al Capone and Leo Lanzetti on this evening walking tour and pub crawl in Philadelphia. A spirited guide takes you around city landmarks and to local taverns—savor a complimentary drink and snacks, and then make use of drink specials at the places you visit. Good at trivia? Answer quickly and correctly to get more free beer. Don’t miss this lively night out on the town and learn about Philadelphia’s dark side.

Get to know the man behind the award-winning smash musical during this private, Alexander Hamilton-themed tour of Philadelphia. Learn about the banking system that Hamilton set up and revisit key episodes in the Founding Father's life. Tour stops include Independence Hall, Franklin Court, Todd House, and the Merchant Exchange Building, across the street from Hamilton's home.

Gain some haunting new insights on the Founding Fathers and American history on this adults-only ghost tour of Philadelphia. You’ll learn the dark truth behind one of the oldest public hospitals in America and visit a historic home rumored to be the most haunted building in Philly. You’ll also pay a visit to the First Bank of the United States, said to be haunted by the ghost of Alexander Hamilton.

Starting at the President's House, we will discuss the life and times of Alexander Hamilton. We will visit Independence Hall, the Second Bank of the United States, Carpenter's Hall, Dolly Madison's house, where Hamilton and Maria Reynolds lived, the First Bank of the United States, and Christ Church.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Take our Philadelphia Boos and Booze haunted pub crawl tour to add some drinking fun to your work week or vacation. Hop from one of Philly's four favorite neighborhood bars to many haunted locales for up to two hours of frightening fun with beers and spirits. Drinks, tastings, and facilities tours are not included in the price of this tour. You'll visit four bars in Philadelphia on this journey, some of which may be local bars and craft distilleries. There will be more eerie stops in between these already known clubs and bars! It will take anywhere from 15-20 minutes to an hour for each stop. The exact lineup depends on the season and day of the week.

The concept of a free country was born within a few square blocks. We will visit the revered structures of the past, including those where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were drafted, where presidents lived, and where delegates discussed the destiny of our nation. Along the route, we'll pass by a few well-known artifacts and discover the mysteries and tales these structures conceal. We'll talk about some names you've probably never heard of and share some historical obscurities. Let's hop in our time machine and head back to America in the 18th century.

Ghosts, witches, demons, evil magic, and werewolves have spellbound horror writers but are rooted in something very real. Philadelphia ghost stories and spooky fall lore are discussed within a wider historical context of supernatural and folkloric cultural diffusion; and Halloween season lore, in particular. Are vampires real? How do we expel demonic possession and ghosts? Is all magic maleficium? This tour is as scholarly as it is creepy. No minimum age. Available only October 2022. Give our Exorcism and Halloween episodes a listen free on Grim Philly Podcast; then come to our Philly ghost tour for more, and in person.