I just wanted to let you know that my group enjoyed our tour with Tim yesterday. I think I learned more during the tour than I have all of the other times I have been to Philadelphia! Thanks again.
Thank you for being such a great tour guide and bringing history to life! My favorite part of the tour was seeing the remains of Benjamin Franklin's home, and also the President's House. I hope that I can bring my family back to take your tour and see these places.
I would like to thank your staff for a wonderful tour yesterday. Megan and Jessica were fantastic with the students and provided lots of information. We look forward to using your company for future trips to Philadelphia.
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... in perspective.
June 2006As part of the preparations for the construction of the President's House memorial at 6th & Market Streets, the National Park Service has been conducting an archeological dig on the former site of where President George Washington and President John Adams lived while they were in… Read More
Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2009Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2009Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2009Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2009Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on… Read More
Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2007Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2007Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2007Independence Day Ceremony at Old City Hall on July 4, 2007Mayor John Street Addressing Independence Day Ceremony… Read More
September 17th is Constitution Day! On that date in 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention completed and signed the Constitution of the United States at Independence Hall. The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is a great way to celebrate Constitution Day! Since 2007, The… Read More
Philly Pops Concert in front of Independence Hall on July 3, 2005Sir Elton John Accepting the City of Brotherly Love Humanitarian Award at the Independence Day Ceremony at Independence Hall on July 4, 2005Philadelphia Mayor John Street Addressing the Independence Day Ceremony atIndependence Hall on… Read More
All-American Evening on the MallThe Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia was selected by the National Constitution Center as one of its Key Community Partners to celebrate its grand opening throughout Summer 2003. Specifically, The Constitutional was touted as the official walking tour for… Read More
Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour1 Part History, 2 Parts Haunt! Dare to visit more than 20 of Philly's Frights & Sights on a ghoulish 75 minute outdoor walking adventure! Hear Terrifying Tales from Haunted Philadelphia. Walk the cobblestone streets of Historic Philadelphia and catch the Spirits of '76… Read More
Jonathan H. Bari — PresidentLeslie S. Bari — Executive Vice President Jonathan H. Bari Jon Bari is the President of The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia.Jon has over 24 years of professional experience in marketing, the Internet as well as… Read More
Casting Call for Tour GuidesDetails:Each spring we hold a Casting Call to hire new tour guides, usually in February or March. Please like our Facebook page for updates on when we will be holding our next casting call.Bring Resume, Cover Letter and Head ShotPlease fill out the Availability Sheet and… Read More
Modern-Day Constitutional Convention - September 14, 2004InvitationPicturesInterpretive Recommendations to Enhance The Constitutional - by Ron ThomsonOverviewOn September 14, 2004, The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia held a Modern-Day Constitutional Convention of interpretive… Read More
Modern-Day Constitutional Convention - September 14, 2004Ron Thomson Moderating the Modern-Day Constitutional Convention - September 14, 2004 The Constitutional's Jon Bari Addressing the Modern-Day Constitutional Convention - September 14, 2004 … Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes you on a walking journey through America's most historic area - the birthplace of our nation. Step back in time to see where The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were created. The Constitutional offers… Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphiacordially invites you to attenda modern-day Constitutional Conventionof interpretive collaboration andprogrammatic brainstormingmoderated by Ron ThomsonTuesday, September 14, 20049:00am to 12:00pmNational Constitution Center525 Arch Street,… Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphiacordially invites you to attendthe 2nd modern-day Constitutional Conventionof Wayfinding and Interpretive Master Plan Developmentmoderated by Cliff Selbert fromSelbert Perkins Design CollaborativeFriday, January 14, 20059:00am to 12:00pmNational… Read More
Enabling Legislation* Note: In 2007, The Constitutional Foundation, Inc., the 501(C)(3)* non-profit corporation, ("Corporation"), which offered the free self-guided tour wound down operations because the Corporation's Board of Directors resolved that the Corporation was unsuccessful in obtaining… Read More
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia Memorandum: Rationale, Market Need, Mission & Implementation, please click here to download and print the PDF version.During the Summer of 2002, Jonathan and Leslie Bari, Chairman and Vice Chairman of The Constitutional, researched,… Read More
The Freedom Trail Model & Precedent - Analysis & Research in Boston - 2000 to the presentThe Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is modeled after The Freedom Trail® in Boston. The Freedom Trail is located in Boston National Historical Park, which is administered by the National Park… Read More
Freedom Trail Model & Precedent - Analysis & Research in Boston - 2000 to the presentJonathan and Leslie Bari, Chairman and Vice Chairman of The Constitutional, Reviewing The Freedom Trail's Wayfinding Signage Jonathan and Leslie Bari, Chairman and Vice… Read More
July 2003 The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia was conceived by Leslie and Jonathan Bari of Philadelphia. Additionally, special thanks go to several individuals including Scott Elkins, Steve Foxman, Esq., Mitch Gerstein, Nidhi Krishen, and Michael Shannon. The Constitutional… Read More
Point to Point Custom Driving DirectionsEnter your address in the space below to get custom point to point driving directions from your starting point to the National Constitution Center at 5th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia.Enter your address Public tours depart outside the National… Read More
OVERVIEWThe Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia is an outdoor walking journey that provides a primary overview of the Independence National Historical Park area and visits more than 20 of the most historic sites in America's Birthplace including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Franklin… Read More
Philadelphia is within a day's drive of 40 percent of the U.S. population. The Constitutional Walking Tour is just a two-hour drive from New York City (and even less time by train!) and just a three-hour drive from Washington, D.C.Driving times to Philadelphia, from:Allentown, Pennsylvania (Dorney… Read More
There are many choices for parking in the Independence National Historical Park area. For those of you parking on the street, be mindful of all signs, rules and regulations, plus don't forget to feed the parking meter. In addition to street parking, there are many parking lots and garages that are… Read More
Download in PDF FormatThe Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia welcomes you and your group to Historic Philadelphia. In order to help you better enjoy your trip, below please find a list of various eating establishments located within a short walking or driving distance (i.e., under 3 miles… Read More
Primary Drop-off & Pick-up Location - Independence Transportation Center (ITC)If your group is arriving by motorcoach or bus to take The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia, please direct the bus driver to the official drop-off location at the Independence Transportation… Read More
Once the bus drivers have dropped off their group(s) at the Independence Transportation Center (located at the National Constitution Center), the bus drivers should proceed to the designated motorcoach parking facility, the Callowhill Bus Center, nearby which provides a secure, convenient and… Read More
If you're visiting America's birthplace, Philadelphia, for the weekend, celebrate the holiday by taking one of two walking tours (The Constitutional Walking Tour and Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour).