From US$59 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 116 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 15
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 116 reviews
About this tour
Have those boring George Washington and Benjamin Franklin tours got you down? Are you TIRED of hearing about wannabe “kings among men” and 18th century equivalent of a tech bro? Well then, boy (pun intended) have we got a product for you.
Come one, come all and join us on this unique tour of Philadelphia. Walk alongside the Badass women who formed this city of sisterly love. Uncover the incredible entrepreneurs, doctors, politicians, artists, and activists that have made the city what it is today. Come hear the untold stories you won’t get anywhere else.
Tour includes:
- Hannah Callowhill Penn, our forgotten founder
- Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington
- Barbara Gittings, lesbian pioneer
- Women in Medicine
- Women in Art: The Red Rose Girls
- LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood
Wheel Chair Accessible upon request.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Meet your guide at 6th and Market (599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). Look for the Visitor's Center. Meet right outside on the corner.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Hear about our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn. Explore her legacy alongside the main sites of Independence Hall Pall.(5 min)
- 2
Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell(pass by)
- 3
Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.(15 min)
- 4
See the America's first hospital in founded in 1751 and hear about the first women doctors.(20 min)
- 5
Hear about LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood.(20 min)
- 6
Explore the iconic Camac Street and see the women's artist club where many women artists built their skills, collaborated and work shopped their art.(5 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Included
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at 6th and Market (599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). Look for the Visitor's Center. Meet right outside on the corner
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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