Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

5.0
(95 reviews)
Philadelphia, USA

1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

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

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Hear about our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn. Explore her legacy alongside the main sites of Independence Hall Pall.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Liberty Bell Center (Pass by)

    Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the America's first hospital in founded in 1751 and hear about the first women doctors.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Hear about LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Beyond the Bell Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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