Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

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Up to 24 hours before your scheduled admission.
Susan_C
52 days ago
Highly informative and entertaining. Lots of things to learn about the women who shaped Philadelphia! Zoe was knowledgeable and happy to engage in conversations about what we were seeing. Highly recommend!

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.

Departure 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.

Return Details
  • 13th and Locust, by Bud and Marilyn's

Duration
1 hour and 45 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hear about our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn. Explore her legacy alongside the main sites of Independence Hall Pall.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Liberty Bell Center
526 Market Street, Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell
Duration: Not Available

Stop At: The President's House
6th and Market Streets, , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours
800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
See the America's first hospital in founded in 1751 and hear about the first women doctors.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gayborhood
Philadelphia, PA
Hear about LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Philadelphia Sketch Club
235 S Camac St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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.
Duration: 5 minutes

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
Inclusions
  • Knowledgeable Local Guide

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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