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Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Overview

Description:
Time to hear about entrepreneurs, doctors, politicians, artists and activists who have made their mark on this city of brotherly love and sisterly affection.

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.

Availability:
Badass Women's History tours are offered daily. Public tours cost $39 per person and are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 11am.

Private walking tours with are available any day of the week at any time and require a five (5) person or $195 minimum. If your group is fewer than six, please book five spots to secure your private tour!

City: Philadelphia

Wed 06 Nov

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Starting at $49.00

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Wed 06 Nov

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Knowledgeable Local Guide

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Liberty Bell Center

See the Liberty Bell from the outside and walk through the President's House to hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington

Pennsylvania Hospital

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (57)

Lcardoni

Jul 2019

Not only were the adults very tuned in, but my 15 year old daughter said this was the only history tour she has ever been on that she didn’t stop paying attention. This is high praise! This is not your run of the mill tour of Philadelphia. The stories, the additional visuals, and the delivery were the perfect combination. There is so much more to Philadelphia and this carefully researched tour highlighted some stories we neither thought about or knew to ask. Women made some very essential contributions to the city. We really want a monument to William Penn’s wife now. You will not regret booking this tour. Joey was fantastic! We can’t wait to go on one of the others when we are next in town.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for coming and for your kind feedback. I'm so happy you all enjoyed the tour and agree everybody should know Hannah Callowhill Penn's name! It was a true pleasure getting to know your crew and talking about some of the badass women who have built this city! -Joey

Lisë S

Jul 2019

First, we had no idea how little we knew about some of the most influential women in our nation's history! Second, Rebecca made this history come alive for us - with informative, inspirational and humorous stories that opened our eyes and made us hungry for more! We highly recommend this tour for anyone who feels like breaking the mold and learning about women and minorities and the way in which history has largely forgotten or simply ignored their contribution to our ideals, politics, and social practices. We so enjoyed the morning - the relaxed conversation, interesting tidbits and easy pace. After the tour, we just wanted to learn more and what could be more effective than leaving your audience with a genuine curiosity and desire to continue the journey!? Well done Rebecca!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you Lisë for your thoughtful review and for truly engaging with the inspiration for our tours : ) I'm so glad you enjoyed your time with Rebecca! Please stay in touch!

Janelle H

Jul 2019

In all honesty I am not much of a tour person because on them you typically get the shallow stories we all learned about in history class. This tour blew my mind and changed my views on tours. My mother and I attended with the insightful Rebecca and learned so much about the women who shaped and are still shaping this great city! Highly recommend, you will learn, be inspired and see some great sites!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was great to meet you both. Please stay in touch!