A new way to experience Philadelphia’s diverse history.

The Religious Freedom Trails App

Philadelphia is filled with hidden histories waiting to be discovered.

Our free app brings history to life with GPS-guided tours and rich historical insights you can access anytime. From the establishment of religious freedom to the foundations of American democracy, use the app as your walking companion to uncover key moments, people, and places that shaped the nation.

Whether you're a curious visitor or a lifelong Philadelphian, explore the city’s history at your own pace—and see familiar places in a whole new way.

Now available for download on Google Play. Access on the web here. Apple coming soon!

Our main tour is the Religious Freedom Walk. Forthcoming digital tours include:

  • The Religious Landscape of North Philadelphia/Temple University

  • Religion and the American Revolution

  • The Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793: From Health Crisis to Social Crisis

  • World Religions of Greater Philadelphia

  • The Religious Landscape of North Philadelphia/Temple University

  • Religious Freedom in Germantown

  • Black Religious Freedom in Early Philadelphia