Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Beyond the Bell Tours

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Knowledgeable Local Guide

Itinerary

Independence Hall

5 min

Hear about our forgotten female founder, Hannah Callowhill Penn. Explore her legacy alongside the main sites of Independence Hall Pall.
Liberty Bell Center

Passing by

Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell
The President's House

15 min

Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.
Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours

20 min Admission not included

See the America's first hospital in founded in 1751 and hear about the first women doctors.
Stop 5

20 min

Hear about LGBTQ leaders in the Gayborhood.
The Philadelphia Sketch Club

5 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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.

End point

13th and Locust, by Bud and Marilyn's

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.