Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

5.0 (116 reviews) Philadelphia, USA
Duration1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Knowledgeable Local Guide

What to expect

  1. Independence Hall
    5m
    Hear about our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn. Explore her legacy alongside the main sites of Independence Hall Pall.
  2. Liberty Bell Center
    Pass by
    Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell
  3. The President's House
    15m
    Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.
  4. Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    See the America's first hospital in founded in 1751 and hear about the first women doctors.
  5. 20m
    Hear about LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood.
  6. The Philadelphia Sketch Club
    5m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

13th and Locust, by Bud and Marilyn's

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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