City Hall to City Hall

Where else but Philadelphia can you view three centuries of American architecture along a single street on just one tour? The tour begins at Independence National Historical Park in front of the Old City Hall, which housed the Supreme Court when Philadelphia was the capital of the nation. The tour concludes at City Hall on William Penn’s original Center Square, once the tallest building in the world. In between, the astounding variety of Philadelphia’s 19th century and early 20th century commercial architecture is revealed. Meet at the northwest corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets (map).

In registering to attend this walking tour, you agreed to the following (Please note the updated changes as of May 26^th 2021):

• During tours, facemasks will be optional for all fully vaccinated individuals including the tour guide
• During tours, facemasks are required for individuals who are not fully vaccinated
• Facemasks are required to enter buildings on certain tours. Please bring one with you in case it is needed 
• Preservation Alliance walking tours utilize an audio system that transmits from a headset worn by the guide to earpieces worn by tour attendees. The equipment is thoroughly sanitized before and after each use. Tour attendees can also plug in their personal headsets or earbuds that use a standard headphone jack.
• Be sure to bring water and wear comfortable clothing 

Space is limited. Advance registration required.

Email us at tours@preservationalliance.com for any questions or join the waitlist for a sold out tour!