Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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.
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Independence Hall, Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Hear about our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn. Explore her legacy alongside the main sites of Independence Hall Pall.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Liberty Bell Center, 6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell
Stop At: The President's House, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pennsylvania Hospital, Eighth and Spruce sts., Philadelphia, PA
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, USA
Hear about LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Philadelphia Sketch Club, 235 S Camac St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5609
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
Inclusions
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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