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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

Mon 23 Dec

Other dates

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Starting at $49.00

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Mon 23 Dec

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)

Robin R

Jul 2019

A breath of fresh air after the usual Founding Fathers emphasis. It was a joy to hear about the truly badass women of Philly, from Helen Callowhill Penn to Caroline LeCount and many more. Great information about Philly activists from colonial times to the present.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for coming, Robin! And for your kind words. See you soon!

danahgold

Jul 2019

My mom and I went on the Women's History Tour. Rebecca was a wonderful guide! She is engaging, knowledgable, and fun! Looking forward to the next Beyond the Bell Tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for coming! It was great to meet you both! See you next time!

Jerry S

Jun 2019

rebecca is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, funny, pleasant, and passionate. definitely content that i never experience on similar philly tours. highly recommend her company!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you Jerry for these kind words! Let us know when you are ready to work with us on a Queer Jewish History Tour!! : )