Independence After Hours

by Once Upon A Nation

Independence Hall Tour

Independence After Hours

Enjoy dinner with Colonial townspeople, take an exclusive tour of Independence Hall after hours, and encounter our nation's Founding Fathers as they passionately debate the Declaration of Independence.


Tickets

  • Adults: 85.00
  • Students/Senior/Military: 80.00
  • Children 12 & under: 55.00
  • Ticket prices include dinner, entertainment, exclusive tour, and gratuity
  • Advance reservations are strongly recommended

Dates

  • April 19-June 8: Fridays & Saturdays at 5:30pm
  • June 11-August 10: Tuesdays through Saturdays at 5:30pm
  • August 16-October 26: Fridays & Saturdays at 5:30pm
  • Duration is about 2.5 hours

If your date selection is "sold out," please call 215.629.4026.

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Groups

To arrange a private Independence After Hours adventure tour for your group of 20 or more, please contact Group Sales by email or by calling 215.629.4026 x209.


Pre Fixe Menu at the historic City Tavern

Country Salad

Julienned carrots, cucumber, field greens, raspberry shrub, and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette

Choice of Entree

  • Colonial Turkey or Beef Pot Pie
    Tender chunks of turkey or beef, mushrooms, early peas, red potatoes, sherry cream sauce, and flaky pastry crust baked in a pewter casserole
  • Paillard of Salmon
    Citrus marinated, pan-seared, Sauce Bearnaise, mashed potatoes & vegetable of the season
  • Penne Pasta
  • Special Children's Option: Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Tenders
    Served with honey mustard & pommes frites

Dessert

A freshly prepared dessert is crated daily in City Tavern’s on-premise bakery by their Pastry Chef.  Dessert selections are accented by the flavors of Bassett’s Ice Cream of Philadelphia, established in 1861.

Beverages

  • Colonial Raspberry Shrub
  • Full bar available (not included in ticket price)

More Information

Tour departs from the Historic Philadelphia Center, 6th & Chestnut Streets, across from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. A total of about 7 blocks are walked throughout the evening. Tour concludes at Independence Hall.

Please notify our team and City Tavern staff of any allergies or special needs.

For directions, parking information, cab information, and mass transit information, please visit our Getting Here & Directions page. Call 215.629.4026 if you have further unanswered questions.

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This is a PCVB Experiential Tour.  Dates are subject to change without notice.  Seating arrangements at City Tavern may be outdoors in a covered garden area.  Timing is subject to speed of dinner service and other factors and may vary slightly. Prices and dates are subject to change.