Historic Franklin Downtown Tours: Your Guide

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Step into colonial Philadelphia and uncover a Founding Father with blood on his hands. A murder has rocked the 18th century—and only you can crack the case. Join a time-traveling Ben Franklin as you solve puzzles, decode clues, and unravel a mystery involving America’s earliest leaders. Using the Questo app, you’ll explore Old City at your own pace, passing iconic landmarks like Independence Hall and Franklin Court. With each riddle solved, you’ll dive deeper into the story—interacting with historical figures, unearthing hidden facts, and getting closer to the truth. It’s a blend of immersive fiction, local history, and hands-on fun. What makes this tour unique? It’s not just a walking tour—it’s a self-guided whodunit where the streets of Philadelphia become your game board and the suspects are straight out of the history books. Perfect for families, friends, couples, and curious minds who love mystery, humor, and a dash of time travel.

The Franklin Hop-On, Hop-Off tour features our vintage trolley with narration, allowing you to see the sights at your own pace. Hop on or off at 5 stops around Franklin, TN that is convenient to 50 points of interest. The Franklin Hop is a hop-on, hop-off tour with live narration that takes you through the historic town’s most iconic sites. Hop-off to explore Carnton and other historic sites along the way. Enjoy popular eateries, unique shopping, downtown Franklin, and much more! Sights & Stops Included: DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN/VISITOR CENTER HISTORY & CULTURE CENTER THE FACTORY AT FRANKLIN CARNTON CARTER/LOTZ HOUSE Hop-on and off all day from 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Wednesday - Saturday. Full Narrated Tour is 45 minutes long. The Franklin Hop comes back to stop #1 (Visitor Center) every hour on the hour. Last full tour departs from stop #1 (Visitor Center) at 4:00 pm. (Visitor Center- 400 Main St #130, Franklin, TN 37064) Wednesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm Sunday -Tuesday: Not Available

Discover the eerie beauty of Richmond's turn of the century Franklin Street. Home to many notable and beautiful landmarks, it's easy to see why spirits of days past would still linger here today. Featuring the Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Main Street Library, Ellen Glasgow House, and other haunted locations, this tour offers a unique glimpse into downtown Richmond's westward expansion.

Catch amazing views of Philly and get your steps in with a 5K walking tour across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge! Explore the overlooked history between Philadelphia and Camden. Here's a chance to enjoy your vacation in a healthy way! If you're up for a challenge, there's an option for this to be a jogging tour! This tour welcomes all sizes and levels of ability, regardless of whether you opt to walk or jog. The roundtrip distance of the tour is approximately 3.3 mi/5.3 km. There are 6-9 view points both ways of the tour. At each stop, we'll rest and learn about historical landmarks. During the jogging tour, we'll also perform a light exercise during this time. The stops are a great opportunity to take photos. The tour meets by the central fountain in Franklin Square Park. We begin with a fun ice breaker and warm up. We then head to the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway where the tour begins. We conclude the tour where it began at the fountain. We finish with a cooldown and farewell.

Journey through beautiful and stunning Tennessee on this half-day tour from the Nashville metropolitan area. What sets this tour apart is your private chauffeur will pick up your group from your hotel or private residence as well as drop you off at the end of the tour. Your group will visit a couple of amazing vineyards and explore Tennessee with an expert guide who handles all the driving as your private chauffeur, leaving your group free to enjoy wineries and shop and dine in downtown historic Franklin. So sit back and relax, and enjoy the incredible scenery.

Discover the Flavors of Franklin with Walk Eat Franklin’s brunch tour at The Factory! This all-indoor tour is perfect rain or shine and includes 4 savory stops and 1 delightful dessert stop—enough to replace both breakfast and lunch. The Factory, a historic 1929 landmark, was once home to Dortch Stove Works, Magic Chef, and Jamison Bedding Company. Now beautifully renovated, it features 83 unique tenants, including dining, shopping, art galleries, and live theater. Our tour gives you time to explore the vibrant complex and shop at the diverse boutiques. Join us for a memorable culinary adventure in this rich historical setting, perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Book your spot on the Walk Eat Franklin brunch tour today!

This is an in-depth tour through the extraordinary life and times of Benjamin Franklin. We learn about his life, his loves, and his alter-ego, Richard Saunders, Poor Richard. We discover how during these turbulent times than Benjamin Franklin was front and center and how he shaped America from 13 disparate colonies into the cohesive United States, participating in conferences on the French and Indian War, the 2nd Continental Congress, and the Constitutional Convention. No other man in history signed the four major documents of this period and we will learn about Franklin's role in each of them.

Follow the incredible London life of United States Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. Franklin lived in London for nearly 20 years, and this fun, history based tour takes you on a journey through the streets he knew well. His first extended stay as a young batchelor helped shape and form the man he would become. He later returned for 16 years as a Diplomat representing Colonial interests. During this period he made the change from viewing himself an Englishman and supporter of the King, to an ardent supporter of the American Revolution, and signatory to the Declaration of Independence. This private and personalised tour allows you to follow in his footsteps across the oldest parts of the City of London, discovering many famous landmarks as well as some hidden Gems, including the only surviving home of Benjamin Franklin in the world.

Skip the lines to Philadelphia’s iconic Franklin Institute—home to the Benjamin Franklin Memorial and awe-inspiring science exhibits. Uncover stories of innovation, revolution, and timeless architecture on a journey through the heart of American history. Highlights: • Visit the Franklin Institute with a 5-Star Guide fluent in your language • Skip the line to enjoy science and innovation without the wait • Discover groundbreaking exhibits with expert insights tailored to you • Learn about American history, architecture, and hidden museum gems • Explore freely with a personalized tour full of time for photos and questions Science, stories, and stunning architecture await on this private walking tour through Philadelphia’s historic streets. With Rosotravel, skip the lines and enjoy the exclusive attention of a Licensed Private Guide as you uncover both iconic landmarks and fascinating hidden gems. Discover the wonders of Philadelphia with us today!

Franklin’s Festive Lights Spectacular Experience the magic of the holidays in unmatched luxury aboard Metro Livery’s 8-passenger RoadStallion, a spacious, high-end vehicle with premium seating and panoramic windows perfect for taking in Franklin’s dazzling Christmas displays. Begin your tour in Downtown Franklin’s winter wonderland, where historic Main Street twinkles with festive lights and a grand Christmas tree. Next, be mesmerized by the Lynch Family Light Spectacular, a musical show with 21,000 lights and interactive features. Continue through the Westhaven Community, where beautifully decorated homes fill the neighborhood with holiday cheer. Conclude at the FrankTown Festival of Lights, a mile-long display at the Williamson County Ag Center featuring thousands of lights and holiday scenes. Let Metro Livery and the RoadStallion bring you the ultimate Christmas lights experience—perfect for creating memories to last a lifetime!

Experience middle Tennessee back country from the seat of a Side by Side! Aside from taking in the beautiful scenery, there are tons of activities and places to visit along the way. We offer several destination rides where we guide you through the most scenic routes and places to explore. These are all middle TN county roads/trails with 80% back country DIRT roads - taking you through several creek crossings, to caves and waterfalls and historic stores where you just never know who you might meet in the middle of no where! All of our Side by Sides are equipped with a TN Class I Off-Highway Vehicle Tag allowing it to be legally driven on TN county roads. Helmets and Goggles are provided. Each SXS will hold up to four people. Pricing Quoted is Per Person.

Welcome to the African American History Tour of Franklin, TN, where we delve into the lesser-known Black history of this historic town. This walking tour takes you on a journey through time, exploring African American history from before the Civil War to the present day, shedding light on the often-overlooked narratives that have shaped Franklin's past, present, and future. As we stroll through the streets of Franklin, our expert guides will paint a vivid picture of the Black experience in this community, sharing stories of resilience, resistance, and triumph.

Experience middle Tennessee back country from the seat of a Side by Side! Aside from taking in the beautiful scenery, there are tons of activities and places to visit along the way. We offer several destination rides where we guide you through the most scenic routes and places to explore. These are all middle TN county roads/trails with 80% back country DIRT roads - taking you through several creek crossings, to caves and waterfalls and historic stores where you just never know who you might meet in the middle of no where! All of our Side by Sides are equipped with a TN Class I Off-Highway Vehicle Tag allowing it to be legally driven on TN county roads. Helmets and Goggles are provided.

Be your OWN tour guide through the city of Nashville! We offer you and up to 5 other friends a private tour experience for four hours around the city of Nashville. Eat, drink, and sample all that the beautiful city of Nashville has to offer! Take a stop on famous Lower Broadway for a first hand look at some of the finest honkey tonk bars the south has to offer - many the original home of some of your favorite country stars! Eat the city! Nashville is home to some of the most diverse restaurants and eateries in the southeast. Take advantage of this customized tour and snack all around the city! From Bolton's in East Nashville to Assembly Food Hall downtown, the options are literally ENDLESS! See the sights - Nashville is home to some of the most breath-taking historical landmarks and parks in the state of Tennessee. Home to Cheekwood Botanical Gardens, the Capitol Building, and Andrew Jackson's Estate, and the Opry, the options are endless for your family's history buff!