Independence Hall
Historic and Protected Site
Center City East, Philadelphia
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"where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution"(18 Tips)
"where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution"(15 Tips)
"get a free tour ticket from the visitor's center."(14 Tips)
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HISTORYJune 15, 2012This building, completed in the 1750s, is where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were deliberated and adopted.
Eric HighlandAugust 31, 2015Pick up your free tix at the Visitors center first! All tours are timed. So get your tix and then head to the Liberty Bell after you've got them while you wait your turn. No tix needed for bell tour.
visitPAApril 13, 2015Take a free tour to see where our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Then, the iconic Liberty Bell is just steps away!Upvoted Apr 7
Nick SweetmanAugust 17, 2015Tour guides are enthusiastic and engaging! Make sure to get tickets at the visitor center before approaching the building. Daily parking rate underneath was about $20, less if you did hourly.
Colin NelsonSeptember 16, 2015Unreal. Easily one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. You HAVE to wait in line and take the tour of the inside. Breathtaking views into history.
Joanna FlammOctober 2, 2018If you don't get tickets in advance, go to the visitors center early in the day to get tour tickets for the afternoon. The only way to see the inside of the hall is with tickets.
Foursquare City GuideJune 8, 2018Beginning in 1965, LGBT groups would picket at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to inform and remind the American people that LGBT people did not enjoy basic civil rights protections.- visitPASeptember 29, 2014In the Assembly Room of this National Historic Site in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted and a new nation was born. Visit the birthplace of America for history and charm.
Richard RevillaOctober 23, 2014One of our National Treasures. Go through security and take the free tour. Park Rangers will discuss rooms with you as well as American History.
US National ArchivesJune 17, 2013Come to Independence Hall to relive the historical moments where the founding fathers first drafted the Declaration of Independence this Fourth of July! Take a look at this display from 1776! Read more
ShivanDecember 5, 2016Free tours! Pick up your tickets at the visitor center. At the center, stop to hear a tale from the storyteller at the bench.
The Ritz-CarltonMarch 11, 2015Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was completed in 1753 and was the principal meeting place for the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783.
Ryan GatesOctober 10, 2018Absolutely amazing. The NPS has preserved it so well and standing amongst such history was fascinating.
Neill CaldwellAugust 26, 2013Get timed ticket at the Visitors Center and walk across to the tour start at 5th & Chestnut. Tour is remarkably low-key, leaving the setting as the main focus as it should be.
Mark BJune 17, 2015Get your free tour tickets early. They can run out by 2pm on busy days. Well worth seeing where it all began.
MarialexandraSeptember 3, 2015Start here and work your way to the rest of the buildings after. The tour is short but full of great information & history.
Captain RhombusJanuary 13, 2014Where the Earth's location in regards to the sun ceases to have meaning, and Nicholas Cage finds some super nifty glasses that allow you to see more clues on the Declaration of Independence.
Kathryn Teter FerrelAugust 21, 2016Be sure to pick up ticket at visitors center, not at the hall. Great parking at visitors center.#independencehall #visitphilly
The Declaration of Independence —written by Thomas Jefferson & amended by the Continental Congress— was approved here on July 4, 1776. Jefferson often visits in the 21st Century, so keep an eye out!
- Tariq HossenbuxMay 17, 2014Excellent park clean and well run. You can be inspired here to be free. Read the plaques and learn how it's a beacon for people wanting freedom.
Angelica DongalloOctober 31, 2014You can only get into independence hall with tickets (free!) from the visitor center down the street. They're free, and assign you a time slot for your tour.
Get your free tickets FIRST at the Visitors Center on Market St. BEFORE going thru security check at the Hall. It's really not that hard to understand, people.
Leah NeiraJuly 2, 2015We took the free tour. The tour ranger was very passionate about the story of Independence Hall, and the tour was short and sweet
Visit PhillyFebruary 9, 2012Get free timed tickets at the Independence Visitor Center. If it's during a busy season, you may have some time to kill--good thing you're in America's most historic square mile.
Alex Lazo VasquezJanuary 14, 2015Go into the museum to have a look up close of the Liberty Bell and learn about its history and meaning
Jake SmithAugust 26, 2015Impress your fellow tour members with a rendition of your favorite musical number from "1776." I went with "Sit Down, John!"- Apostolos SamarasSeptember 29, 2017Awesome free tour where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed. So much to see and learn.
The best photo with a group at Independence Hall is taken from outside before you go in through security.
MitchNovember 11, 2015Pretty cool place! Near the airport - I had an extra 20 minutes in Philadelphia and managed to see the Liberty Bell and Constitutional Hall.
A SFebruary 21, 2016If the weather's good, laze around on the park in front of the Hall! Great for people watching with a bit of quiet.
Brenton MarcomApril 18, 2022The tour is a must-do. The presenters were so invested! Security is very tight these days, so be prepared for a TSA like screening.- US National ArchivesJuly 13, 2012Have a look at the Constitution of the United States, signed here on September 17, 1787. As the supreme law of the United States, it has since guided American society in law and political culture. Read more
Ellen GodfreyAugust 30, 2016No admission fee, but you must have a ticket. Get there early because there are a limited number of tickets.
- Visit PhillyMay 1, 2012The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 18, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. Read more
- US National ArchivesJuly 31, 2012On June 13, 1782, Congress asked Charles Thomson to come up with a suitable design for America's Great Seal. Thomson's final design, still in use today, envisioned an eagle "on the wing and rising." Read more
- Lillian RodriguezSeptember 23, 2016For me, as a student of History..it was experiencing the epicenter of the formation of our great nation
Thomas HellmerAugust 18, 2012The irony is this place that stands for liberty and freedom is totally surrounded by guards, fence, pathways on which you cannot walk, and an invasive TSA screening you must go through to even enter.- US National ArchivesJuly 31, 2012On November 20, 1782, American delegates signed the preliminary articles of peace between the United States and Great Britain, granting formal independence and expanding the territory of the nation. Read more
Marsha SwansonSeptember 14, 2013After you finish the tour here walk a couple blocks down Chestnut street to Jones restaurant. Great place for brunch.- JasonMarch 21, 2015Amazing to see where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed
ISEPTAPHILLYJuly 2, 2014Get here on SEPTA. Take the Market-Frankford Line to 5th Street or ride Bus Routes 17, 21, 33, 38, 44, 47 or 48. Read more
Gilles BoeykensDecember 13, 2014So much interesting history. And all for free. Must visit when you're in Philly.
Home of the Second Continental Congress from 1775 to 1783 and the Constitutional Convention in the summer of 1787
Kimberly MooreJuly 13, 2012Why are we still fighting for freedom of speech? We the people...are mothers and fathers...they should be able to raise their children with Respect regardless on the colorful language and its history
JamieJuly 19, 2013Try to get your tickets as soon as possible during times of the year when it's busy, otherwise you will have to try to get squeezed in if they run out.- Rob McGowanAugust 6, 2018Timed tickets are available at the Visitors' Center. The tour itself is short but jam-packed with historical info.
Get your free timed ticket from the friendly rangers at the Independence Visitor Center. Get there early (building opens at 8:30).
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Independence Hall
520 Chestnut St (btwn S 5th & S 6th Sts)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19106
United States
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
(215) 965-2305
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