Tun Tavern & Marine Corps History Bus Tour in Philadelphia

Explore Philadelphia by bus with an expert local guide, connecting the city's historic landmarks to the legacy of Tun Tavern.

• Ride past Independence Hall as you explore historic Philadelphia
• Stroll through Washington Square to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Eternal Flame
• Hop off the bus at selected stops to take photos

Itinerary

• Masonic Temple Begin by stepping inside this magnificent building to view wonderfully preserved artifacts and to learn how the Pennsylvania Masons originated in the Tun Tavern
• Irish and Scottish Memorials These two stunning memorials stand in honor of our Irish and Scottish immigrants, many of whom benefited from the benevolent societies that were born within the Tun Tavern
• Memorials to fallen soldiers We will pay respects to the fallen at memorials dedicated to the Korean and Vietnam wars and at a memorial to the Marines who lost their lives during the 1983 Beirut bombing.
• Tun Tavern historical marker This marker is posted near where the famed tavern once stood, and tells of its historical significance
• Water Street steps The last remaining set of the original 18th Century steps that led down from Old City Philadelphia to the waterfront offers a glimpse into when the city was a maritime might.
• Arch Street Quaker Meeting House This active Quaker meeting house is the resting place of Samuel Nicholas, the first Commandant of the Continental Marines, and the father of the US Marine Corps

What's Included

• A donation to the Tun Legacy Foundation