Bethlehem, PA, Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
$9.99
Bethlehem, PA, Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Moravian Village Bethlehem PA
Explore America's Best-Preserved Moravian Community on a Self-Guided Walking Tour
Step into one of America's most remarkable colonial communities with this Moravian Village Bethlehem PA self-guided walking tour.
Founded on Christmas Eve in 1741, Historic Bethlehem became the center of the Moravian Church in North America and remains one of the country's best-preserved colonial settlements. Along cobblestone streets and beautifully restored stone buildings, you'll discover where America's first school for girls was founded, visit the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the United States, explore one of the nation's oldest communal settlements, and hear the fascinating stories behind the city known as Christmas City, USA.
This GPS-guided audio walking tour lets you experience Bethlehem at your own pace while stories automatically play as you reach each historic landmark. Along the way, you'll also uncover how Bethlehem Steel transformed this peaceful Moravian village into one of America's greatest industrial cities.
Why This Tour is Different
✔ GPS-guided audio plays automatically
✔ Created by Bethlehem native Greg Dunn
✔ Explore over 280 years of history
✔ Visit America's oldest Moravian settlement
✔ Learn local stories you won't hear on traditional tours
✔ Stop whenever you'd like to explore museums, shops, or restaurants
✔ Works offline after download
$9.99
What will you see? Here are the tour highlights
Sun Inn
Visit the famous colonial inn where George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and other Founding Fathers stayed during the Revolutionary era.
Moravian Village
Walk through one of the best-preserved Moravian settlements in North America and discover why the community was unlike any other in colonial America.
Goundie House
Explore the elegant Federal-style home of one of Bethlehem's most successful brewers and businessmen.
God's Acre
See the beautiful Moravian cemetery where identical flat gravestones symbolize equality before God.
Moravian Academy
Learn about the first school for girls established in the American colonies, founded in 1742.
Single Sisters' House
Discover one of colonial America's most progressive communities for women and hear the remarkable story of Pulaski's Revolutionary War banner.
Gemeinhaus
Visit Bethlehem's oldest building and one of the largest 18th-century log structures still in continuous use in America.
Central Moravian Church
Learn about the Moravian Church's fascinating European origins and its influence on American history.
Moravian Book Shop
Visit America's oldest continuously operating bookstore, founded in 1745.
Hotel Bethlehem
Finish your tour at one of Pennsylvania's grand historic hotels while learning stories of Bethlehem Steel, Billy Joel, and famous guests including Winston Churchill and John F. Kennedy.
FAQ's
What is the Moravian Village in Bethlehem PA?
The Moravian Village is Historic Bethlehem's original colonial settlement, founded in 1741 by Moravian settlers and now recognized as one of America's best-preserved historic communities.
How long does the walking tour take?
About one hour without stopping, though most visitors spend 2–3 hours exploring museums, shops, and historic sites.
Is this a guided tour?
It's a GPS-guided self-guided audio walking tour that automatically plays narration as you walk.
How far is the walk?
Less than one mile on mostly flat sidewalks.
Is the tour family friendly?
Absolutely. The stories are engaging for adults while kids enjoy exploring the historic buildings and Christmas City atmosphere.
Does the tour include Bethlehem Steel?
Yes. You'll hear the incredible story of Bethlehem Steel and its role in building America.
Can I tour the historic buildings?
Many buildings are open seasonally or as museums. You may pause the tour anytime to visit.
Does the tour work offline?
Yes. Simply download the tour before arriving.
