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Philadelphia Walking Tour: History of Money & Inflation in the US

By Brian Monaghan
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Why is everything so expensive? How did we go from using gold coins in the 17th century to using paper money today? How did our founding fathers think about setting up the young nation's monetary system? This tour aims to be both educational and entertaining and will cover the historical significance of sites such as the Museum of the American Revolution, the 1st Bank of the United States, the 2nd bank of the United States, The US Mint, Independence Hall, and the Benjamin Franklin's grave. Tour guide is a Philadelphian with a passion for history, the founding fathers of our Republic, and the current state of inflation and financial conditions today.

Activity location

  • Museum of the American Revolution
    • 101 S 3rd St
    • 19106-2818, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 129 Sansom Walk
    • 129 Sansom Walk
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Philadelphia Walking Tour: History of Money & Inflation in the US

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
S$44.74 x 1 AdultS$44.74
Total
Price is S$44.74

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    An Edu-tainment experience where you gain insight into how our Founding Fathers created our money
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Experience the Philadelphia historical sites with an angle on the history of money in the US
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    We will just visit the exterior of the historical sites and will not enter

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Museum of the American Revolution

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tell stories about the 2 murals on the wall

First Bank of the United States

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
External of first Bank of the United States

Second Bank of the United States

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
External of Second Bank of the United States

Independence Hall

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
External of Independence Hall

United States Mint

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
External of US Mint

Benjamin Franklin's Grave

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
External of the Graveyard

National Constitution Center

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
External of US Constitution Centre and Federal Reserve. Learn about 3rd US Central Bank of United States from 1913 to Present.

Carpenters' Hall

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Tell about the Continental Dollar hyperinflation to fund war of Independence 1775-1779

Merchants Exchange Building

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Learn about the First stock exchange in Philadelphia and Gold and Silver usage in money in the US.

Location

Activity location

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    Museum of the American Revolution
    • 101 S 3rd St
    • 19106-2818, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    129 Sansom Walk
    • 129 Sansom Walk
    • 19106, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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