Philadelphia · United States
UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979Independence Hall tickets: Free
Main adult ticket: Timed tour of Independence Hall. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Independence Hall.
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- Timed tour of Independence HallFree, but a timed ticket is needed when the park requires themFree
- Reservation fee per ticket, booked ahead on Recreation.gov or by phoneNot covered by America the Beautiful passes; no refundsUS$1
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
The tour itself is free: the only charge is the $1 booking fee per ticket.
Opening hours
Security screening closes 15 minutes before the building closes, or earlier if all tours are full. Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time.
Booking
Reserve up to 30 days ahead on Recreation.gov or on 1-877-444-6777 (10am to midnight), up to 10 tickets per account. Extra next-day tickets are released at 5pm the day before. Show the ticket printed or on your phone.
World Heritage site
Part of Independence Hall, on UNESCO's list since 1979.
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Where Independence Hall is, and the places around it. Tap a dot for its price. Open the full map
Cultural Natural Mixed Other famous sights Prices checked In Danger
Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors. Site positions from UNESCO's open data. "In Danger": on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger.
Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Statue of Liberty, 125 km (78 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Independence Hall?
The main adult ticket (Timed tour of Independence Hall) costs Free. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Independence Hall for free?
The tour itself is free: the only charge is the $1 booking fee per ticket.
When is Independence Hall open?
Security screening closes 15 minutes before the building closes, or earlier if all tours are full. Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time.
Do you need to book Independence Hall tickets in advance?
Reserve up to 30 days ahead on Recreation.gov or on 1-877-444-6777 (10am to midnight), up to 10 tickets per account. Extra next-day tickets are released at 5pm the day before. Show the ticket printed or on your phone.
Is Independence Hall a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Independence Hall, on UNESCO's list since 1979.