Walking Tours

This active walking tour, led by a certified guide in period dress, leads you through Bethlehem's charming historic district. Marvel at the inspiring and unique beginnings of this early Moravian town on the colonial frontier and appreciate a collection of beautifully preserved 18th century Germanic style buildings unsurpassed in the nation. You will feel transported to another time, while enjoying our beautiful town's history! Tour topics change monthly.

Where: Meet your guide at the Visitor Center

Prices per person: $10 per adult, $5 per youth (6 - 12 years old), FREE under 6 years old. With ticket purchase, enjoy a 50% discount off our Pass into History!

Dates: Tuesday - Sunday

Hours: 2:30 pm

Duration: One hour

Reservations: Please contact the Visitor Center

Details: Tours are a vigorous walk through downtown North Bethlehem. Guests are exposed to seasonal elements. Umbrellas, casual wear, and comfortable shoes are encouraged.

June 2010: "Colonial Industrial Quarter"
Discover the most extensive center of pre-industrial technology in Colonial America with a guided walking tour through Historic Bethlehem's Colonial Industrial Quarter.

July 2010: "John Adams' Bethlehem"
See Revolutionary-era Bethlehem through the eyes of this famous patriot who was enamored with what he saw of the town.

August 2010: "Historic Bethlehem"
(TOURS WILL NOT BE OFFERED August 1 - August 15 DUE TO MUSIKFEST. In their place, free tours of Bethlehem's Water Works will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. daily during the festival.)
Experience Bethlehem's charming historic district. Marvel at the inspiring and unique beginnings of this early Moravian town on the colonial frontier and appreciate a collection of beautifully preserved 18th century Germanic style buildings unsurpassed in the nation.

September 2010: "John Adams' Bethlehem"
See Revolutionary-era Bethlehem through the eyes of this famous patriot who was enamored with what he saw of the town.

October 2010: "Old Moravian Cemetery"
Discover why Bethlehem was an important early American community as seen through the lives of the people buried in God's Acre, Bethlehem's oldest cemetery.

November (1st - 20th) 2010: "Bethlehem During the French and Indian War"
Learn how this war impacted Bethlehem, a young mission-driven community on the colonial frontier.

November (26th - 30th) & December 2010: "Historic Bethlehem during the Holidays"
Please view our Holiday Walking Tours