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Bethlehem · Pennsylvania · United States

Bethlehem Historical Private Audio Walking Tour

Starting From From $9.75 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Hour 8 Mins 4.08 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by WalknTours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Welcome to the Christmas City! I’m Greg and I spent a good part of my childhood here in Bethlehem. That affords me some inside knowledge and knowing a few people like the Mayor. This tour will guide you to a few of the most interesting and historic spots in this area and share the history and local stories. It is all location-aware on our walking tour app. Go anytime. At your pace. It never expires. It's Audio narrated stories that play as you walk. And you’ll hear the stories of The Moravians that settled here in 1741, Bethlehem Steel, Billy Joel, The oldest book shop in the USA, The Founding Fathers, The largest individual electric display in the world, Charles Schwab, The Bethlehem Star, The first school for girls in the American colonies, The largest 18th-century log structure in continuous use in the United States, And much more.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Go at your own pace, anytime
  • This tour never expires
  • After taking the tour on location, listen to the remote version anytime to relive the tour
  • The tour is professionally narrated and infused with music to set the mood
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

The tour starts on the sidewalk on the main street outside the Sun Inn and explores the courtyard and grounds. You'll hear about the Founding Fathers that once met here and it's Revolutionary War history. Then you'll be guided through Bethlehem to its historic spots and learn their story. The tour stops outside the 1810 Goundie house and you'll hear its history of brew, the events, and the history of Bethlehem. The tour takes you along the historic Main Street and you'll hear the history of the Bethlehem star, the buildings, and people. God's Acre is a historic cemetery in downtown Bethlehem, you'll hear why it's unique, the people here, and its history. From here you'll have a great view of Bethlehem, the river, the steel stacks, and the star! You'll hear the history of Bethlehem Steel and the Bethlehem star One of the historic Moravian houses! You'll hear why it's the Single Sister's house and how these ladies stitched the history of the Revolutionary War! The tour will go outside the historic Church and you'll hear why the city is called Bethlehem and the first settlers in this old town. The oldest in the USA and some say the oldest in the world! hear the story of the Moravians and this amazing bookshop. This historic hotel has a history that's rooted in America. Schwab, Ford, JFK, Churchill, and Billy Joel are a few of its many famous guests. Hear how the hotel helped inspire the song "Allentown".

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Bethlehem

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Bethlehem

Local Flavor.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Walking tour of Bethlehem on our Walking Tour App Location Aware, the tour plays automatically as you walk!

Not Included

Food/drink Admissions/entrances, the tour is all outside. Human guide

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing Walking shoes Water Cash for personal expenses

Meeting & Pickup

Sun Inn Courtyard - 564 Main St, Northampton County Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18018.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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