Philadelphia's Museum Mile: Love Park to the Rocky Steps
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY PRIVATE WALKING TOURS
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Katherine M
7 days ago
I took this walking tour with three friends and we were all really surprised by how interesting the Parkway is. I'm a Philly local, and we went to places I didn’t know existed. I'm inspired now to go back to the Parkway and also try new things around the city that I hadn’t considered before.
Our guide, Ben, was fantastic. He used visuals on his iPad to bring the stories to life, and his storytelling kept our interest the whole time. I highly recommend this tour!
You've seen the Liberty Bell, now enjoy this informative, entertaining, personalized experience exploring one of Philadelphia's most iconic yet often overlooked cultural gems: the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Your half-day on the Parkway includes multiple sitting opportunities as well as restroom and food breaks-- rare comforts on any other tour! Your guide is also your group's photographer--another exceptionally rare amenity! The day's photos, along with a tour information package, are delivered via email post-tour within 2 hours. We take well-researched facts and transform them into engaging stories--true tales that bring to life many of Philadelphia's must-see locations and game-changing people. Your experience is enhanced by multiple images displayed on an 11" iPad screen--yet another unique tour feature! There will also be a few surprises! Of course we can't list them here, otherwise... Looking forward to meeting you at LOVE Park for a memorable stroll on the Parkway!
Departure Point
- Meet at the famous LOVE sculpture near the south east corner of the LOVE Park.
The park is also known as JFK Plaza.
Return Details
- Meet at the famous LOVE sculpture near the south east corner of the LOVE Park.
The park is also known as JFK Plaza.
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Love Park
John F. Kennedy Blvd and North 15th St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Your half-day walking journey begins at the iconic LOVE sculpture. It's the perfect photo op to kick off the tour, as well as a few juicy tidbits such as how LOVE once left town and what artist Robert Indiana almost created instead.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Just steps from the LOVE sculpture, take a seat and enjoy as your guide shares engaging stories—accompanied by visuals on their iPad—about the park’s fascinating history. Both its celebrated highlights and one notorious challenge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Just steps from the energy of LOVE Park, Cret Park (pronounced 'Cray" Park) offers a relaxing, shaded retreat featuring benches, mature trees, and seasonal plantings. It's an ideal place to share a few facts about the Parkway before making plans for the rest of our half-day adventure.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Completed in 1864, the cathedral was built during a period of intense anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia — including the violent Bible Riots — which influenced its fortress-like design and elevated windows. Today, it's peaceful interior reveals awe-inspiring Roman-Corinthian and Italian Renaissance Revival architecture that includes a strong Baroque influences--a majestic, contemplative space rivaling some of the finest cathedrals in Europe. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979, followed by Pope Francis in 2015 during the World Meeting of Families. The cathedral is open to the public most days.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A once dreary public execution site and burial site,, Logan Circle (formerly Logan Square) today is the Parkway's crown jewel. Shaded by mature trees and including a small botanical garden, the Circle is defined by the picturesque Swann Memorial Fountain. Abraham Lincoln visited here in 1864 as part of a fundraising event for Union soldiers. At some point, you’re likely to stand in the same spot where Lincoln once stood!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A few steps across the street is the oldest natural history museum in the western hemisphere. We will spend a short time in the stunning lobby, and talk outside about some very interesting Academy-related events and characters. Lobby closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street and the Parkway, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A few steps away is the first and only women’s visual arts college in the country founded in 1848. Here we can browse its 4 galleries and grab a snack or lite luch if you desire. Closed Sundays.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We'll step inside the massive rotunda that houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial for a great photo op beside the largest Benjamin Franklin statue in the world! You'll hear stories about one of the most story-worthy persons who has ever lived. And be prepared for the moment when details of Franklin's amazing life are dramatically revealed!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Free Library of Philadelphia
19th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Logan Circle at 19th and Vine sts., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Free Library boasts over 1 million borrowers and circulates over 5.5 million items throughout its 54 branches. Browse the building's incredible interior architecture, and visit it's hidden treasure--the Rare Book Department where the infamous raven who inspired Edgar Allen Poe is waiting to greet you. Closed Mondays.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Love Park Visitor Center
1569 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Situated appropriately across from the Free Library is the Shakespeare Memorial, defined by a large oval sitting space and a dramatic 14 foot bronze stature featuring Hamlet, dedicated to the city on Shakespeare’s birthday, April 23, 1929. If our stars be not crossed, there's a good chance we will se what many believe to be the spirit of the bard's famous lover, Romeo.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare Memorial
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Logan Square, between 19th and 20th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Here at the Barnes Foundation, we will explore the remarkable life and work of Albert C. Barnes—a man who rose from extreme poverty to co-invent a pharmaceutical breakthrough that earned him a billion dollar fortune, allwing him to devote much of his life to promoting art education--employing as a teaching tool one of the most extraordinary personal art collections the world has ever seen.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cret Park
110 N 16th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our half-day concludes with a dramatic close at the Rodin Museum, home to the world’s second-largest collection of works by this fascinating, trailblazing artist. Here we’ll explore the life and genius of a man rejected three times by Paris’s top art school—only to rise and challenge a centuries-old artistic system. Today, Auguste Rodin is celebrated as “The Father of Modern Sculpture.” The picturesque Rodin Garden includes several of his most famous sculptures, and is free to browse. It is closed Tuesday through Thursday. However, as with all sites, your guide will display for you multiple supplemental images. Rodin's most famous piece, The Thinker, and one of Philadelphia's top photo opportunities, is out front and always available.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for tour guests is 16.
- iPad photo visuals enhance guide's presentation.
- Site visits and breaks happen at your pace.
- Short walk from tour's end at Barnes Foundation to the Rocky Statue, Rocky Steps, and Art Museum.
- Sun-reflecting white umbrellas and hand-hold fans provided for creating your own shade. and breeze.
- Sitting, restroom, food, souvenir/gift opportunities.
- Photos and post-tour information package emailed within 2 hours after tour.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY PRIVATE WALKING TOURS in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
You've seen the Liberty Bell, now enjoy this informative, entertaining, personalized experience exploring one of Philadelphia's most iconic yet often overlooked cultural gems: the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Your half-day on the Parkway includes multiple sitting opportunities as well as restroom and food breaks-- rare comforts on any other tour! Your guide is also your group's photographer--another exceptionally rare amenity! The day's photos, along with a tour information package, are delivered via email post-tour within 2 hours. We take well-researched facts and transform them into engaging stories--true tales that bring to life many of Philadelphia's must-see locations and game-changing people. Your experience is enhanced by multiple images displayed on an 11" iPad screen--yet another unique tour feature! There will also be a few surprises! Of course we can't list them here, otherwise... Looking forward to meeting you at LOVE Park for a memorable stroll on the Parkway!
Departure Point
- Meet at the famous LOVE sculpture near the south east corner of the LOVE Park.
The park is also known as JFK Plaza.
Return Details
- Meet at the famous LOVE sculpture near the south east corner of the LOVE Park.
The park is also known as JFK Plaza.
Duration
4 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Love Park
John F. Kennedy Blvd and North 15th St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Your half-day walking journey begins at the iconic LOVE sculpture. It's the perfect photo op to kick off the tour, as well as a few juicy tidbits such as how LOVE once left town and what artist Robert Indiana almost created instead.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Just steps from the LOVE sculpture, take a seat and enjoy as your guide shares engaging stories—accompanied by visuals on their iPad—about the park’s fascinating history. Both its celebrated highlights and one notorious challenge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Just steps from the energy of LOVE Park, Cret Park (pronounced 'Cray" Park) offers a relaxing, shaded retreat featuring benches, mature trees, and seasonal plantings. It's an ideal place to share a few facts about the Parkway before making plans for the rest of our half-day adventure.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Completed in 1864, the cathedral was built during a period of intense anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia — including the violent Bible Riots — which influenced its fortress-like design and elevated windows. Today, it's peaceful interior reveals awe-inspiring Roman-Corinthian and Italian Renaissance Revival architecture that includes a strong Baroque influences--a majestic, contemplative space rivaling some of the finest cathedrals in Europe. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979, followed by Pope Francis in 2015 during the World Meeting of Families. The cathedral is open to the public most days.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Barnes
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A once dreary public execution site and burial site,, Logan Circle (formerly Logan Square) today is the Parkway's crown jewel. Shaded by mature trees and including a small botanical garden, the Circle is defined by the picturesque Swann Memorial Fountain. Abraham Lincoln visited here in 1864 as part of a fundraising event for Union soldiers. At some point, you’re likely to stand in the same spot where Lincoln once stood!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Rodin Museum
2151 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A few steps across the street is the oldest natural history museum in the western hemisphere. We will spend a short time in the stunning lobby, and talk outside about some very interesting Academy-related events and characters. Lobby closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moore College of Art & Design
20th Street and the Parkway, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A few steps away is the first and only women’s visual arts college in the country founded in 1848. Here we can browse its 4 galleries and grab a snack or lite luch if you desire. Closed Sundays.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We'll step inside the massive rotunda that houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial for a great photo op beside the largest Benjamin Franklin statue in the world! You'll hear stories about one of the most story-worthy persons who has ever lived. And be prepared for the moment when details of Franklin's amazing life are dramatically revealed!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Free Library of Philadelphia
19th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Logan Circle at 19th and Vine sts., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Free Library boasts over 1 million borrowers and circulates over 5.5 million items throughout its 54 branches. Browse the building's incredible interior architecture, and visit it's hidden treasure--the Rare Book Department where the infamous raven who inspired Edgar Allen Poe is waiting to greet you. Closed Mondays.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Love Park Visitor Center
1569 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Situated appropriately across from the Free Library is the Shakespeare Memorial, defined by a large oval sitting space and a dramatic 14 foot bronze stature featuring Hamlet, dedicated to the city on Shakespeare’s birthday, April 23, 1929. If our stars be not crossed, there's a good chance we will se what many believe to be the spirit of the bard's famous lover, Romeo.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare Memorial
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Logan Square, between 19th and 20th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Here at the Barnes Foundation, we will explore the remarkable life and work of Albert C. Barnes—a man who rose from extreme poverty to co-invent a pharmaceutical breakthrough that earned him a billion dollar fortune, allwing him to devote much of his life to promoting art education--employing as a teaching tool one of the most extraordinary personal art collections the world has ever seen.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cret Park
110 N 16th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our half-day concludes with a dramatic close at the Rodin Museum, home to the world’s second-largest collection of works by this fascinating, trailblazing artist. Here we’ll explore the life and genius of a man rejected three times by Paris’s top art school—only to rise and challenge a centuries-old artistic system. Today, Auguste Rodin is celebrated as “The Father of Modern Sculpture.” The picturesque Rodin Garden includes several of his most famous sculptures, and is free to browse. It is closed Tuesday through Thursday. However, as with all sites, your guide will display for you multiple supplemental images. Rodin's most famous piece, The Thinker, and one of Philadelphia's top photo opportunities, is out front and always available.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age for tour guests is 16.
- iPad photo visuals enhance guide's presentation.
- Site visits and breaks happen at your pace.
- Short walk from tour's end at Barnes Foundation to the Rocky Statue, Rocky Steps, and Art Museum.
- Sun-reflecting white umbrellas and hand-hold fans provided for creating your own shade. and breeze.
- Sitting, restroom, food, souvenir/gift opportunities.
- Photos and post-tour information package emailed within 2 hours after tour.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY PRIVATE WALKING TOURS in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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