Tavern Tours

It’s like history class. But with beer.

Where else could Revolutionary-era Philadelphians get a pint, complain to their governor, and crowdsource medical advice at the same time? On our nation’s 250th anniversary, explore how assembly in taverns fueled the flames for the American Revolution. 

Connect with colonial Philadelphians at the sites where they once assembled on the Tavern Tour. Experienced tour guides will take you on a walking tour through the heart of Old City and share the stories which unfolded in the many taverns which dotted the city. Begin the tour with a short beer tasting at the museum, a mid-point beer at Independence Beer Garden courtesy of the museum, and an opportunity to purchase additional beer at the tour’s conclusion at A Man Full of Trouble Tavern, a bar operating in the oldest standing tavern building in Philadelphia. Registration includes your a free tasting and beer at Independence Beer Garden. Beer at A Man Full of Trouble is available upon customer purchase.

Know Before You Go

• The tour is just over one mile of walking on mostly flat terrain, including a few paths with cobblestones. The walking portion of the tour is approximately 90 minutes. The path follows accessible sidewalks and will utilize curb cuts. 
• The tour will end at Man Full of Trouble Tavern, where visitors can stay as long as they wish until closing time. 
• Bathrooms are available at the start and end of the tour. The museum will not be accessible at the end of the tour and participants should not plan on returning to the museum after the tour.  
• Tavern Tours will be held rain or shine, please dress appropriately to be walking around outside and for the forecasted weather. In the event of extreme weather, all decisions for cancelling tours are made 24 hours in advance based on forecasts and will be communicated to registrants via email. Refunds will be issued if the tours are cancelled or participants can reschedule their ticket to a later date. 
• Purchased a ticket and need to move your tour date? Contact the museum at 215-925-2800 or tours@libertymuseum.org before your tour date to make any changes. 

TICKETS

$34 Includes tour and one complimentary beer.  

$10 for National Liberty Museum Members

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