Philly Urban History and Architecture Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Philadelphia’s history on this walking tour led by a Philly native and trained urban planner. This tour delves into the urban history of the city, its streets, parks, architecture, and transit systems, through the lens of its many historical nicknames. How did a map make Philadelphia the largest city in early America? Why does Michelin call it the Frenchest America City? Did a skyscraper really anger the spirit of the city’s founder, causing a decades-long curse? You'll learn it all! The tour includes: - A guided walk along one of the country's most beautiful streets, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. - Insight into Philadelphia's unique historical, cultural, and architectural significance. - A history of the city's urban transformation from 1683 to modern times.
Inclusions
What's included
- Walking tour
- Guide
Itinerary
Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of government for the City of Philadelphia, located at 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Completed in 1901, it is the largest municipal building in the United States and a masterpiece of Second Empire architecture.
JFK Plaza (Love Park) (officially named John F. Kennedy Plaza) is a vibrant and iconic public square located in Center City Philadelphia, right at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and North 15th Street.
The museum features nearly 150 bronze, marble, and plaster sculptures by the renowned French artist, including iconic works such as The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, and The Burghers of Calais.
The Franklin Institute is a renowned science museum and center of science education located at 222 N 20th Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Named in honor of the American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin, it is one of the oldest and most prominent museums of its kind in the United States.
Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest and most renowned art museums in the United States, majestically situated at the terminus of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy in Philadelphia.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour will begin at Philadelphia City Hall.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Mid-Atlantic Locals
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Philadelphia
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 266 experiences we list in Philadelphia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Philadelphia
Philadelphia is Pennsylvania's largest city and the birthplace of American independence, with Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, museums and markets.
Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn and was the capital of the United States for a decade in the 1790s. In Independence National Historical Park, Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 and the Constitution drafted in 1787, is a World Heritage site, and the Liberty Bell is displayed nearby. Elfreth's Alley, a lane of small 18th-century houses, is among the oldest residential streets in the country.
Top-ranked sights in Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Center, Carpenters' Hall , President's House.
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