Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
VoiceMap Audio Tours
This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlers lived in caves along the waterfront. Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began. Your guide is historian, writer and tour guide Harry Kyriakodis. He has what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about 2700 titles, new and old. He's also a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Duration
40 minutes - 1 hour
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Penn's Landing
S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour begins outside Christ Church.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour passes Penn's Landing.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Elfreth's Alley
124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Race Street Pier
Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cavanaugh's River Deck
417 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19123
The tour passes Cavanaugh's River Deck.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Christ Church
20 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wood Street Steps
324 North Water Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour takes you down Elfreth's Alley.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
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 VoiceMap Audio 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.
This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlers lived in caves along the waterfront. Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began. Your guide is historian, writer and tour guide Harry Kyriakodis. He has what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about 2700 titles, new and old. He's also a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Duration
40 minutes - 1 hour
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Penn's Landing
S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour begins outside Christ Church.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour passes Penn's Landing.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Elfreth's Alley
124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Race Street Pier
Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Cavanaugh's River Deck
417 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19123
The tour passes Cavanaugh's River Deck.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Christ Church
20 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Wood Street Steps
324 North Water Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour takes you down Elfreth's Alley.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
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 VoiceMap Audio 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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