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Harrisburg's Historic Downtown Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

4(4)1 hour 10 min–1 hour 30 minHarrisburg
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Harrisburg is nestled along the scenic Susquehanna River and is renowned for its rich history, from its role in early American trade to its significance during the Civil War and the Industrial Revolution. This tour explores Harrisburg's history, it's sites and it's stories. You'll get a good layout of the city and you'll discover it's founding. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is guided by our walking tour app and you can go anytime, 24/7/365, at your own pace.

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime, 24/7/365. The tour never expires
  • Audio Guide
  • Walking tour on our walking tour app in Harrisburg

What's not included

  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  • The tour winds through the streets of Harrisburg stopping at historic stops and sharing the cities stories and secrets.
  • The tour starts outside the state museum where you'll hear it's story and be right next to the state house.
  • You'll walk up the Pennsylvania State Capitol steps, here it's historic and also scandoulous history, and then be guided through the city.
  • Learn about the Pennsylvania Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial and the park.
  • The tour goes by the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Bridge and you'll learn it's history and secret door.
  • Learn the history of the people of Harrisburg, and why the statues are here.
  • You'll see the historic church and learn it's role in history.
  • Discover the Market Square Presbyterian Church, the clock nearby and it's story.
  • The grave is in the open, along the river, discover his story and history.
  • The tour ends outside the John Harris-Simon Cameron, the historic house, and you'll learn it's story.
  • The tour ends at the John Harris-Simon Cameron where you'll hear his story and role in Harrisburg.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the The State Museum of Pennsylvania, where you'll get an intro then be guided through Harrisburg step by step by our walking tour app.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

  • English audio