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Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Overview

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.

City: Philadelphia

Sat 05 Apr

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Starting at $59.00

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Sat 05 Apr

Starting at $59.00

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

Independence Hall

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

Liberty Bell Center

Opportunity to take a picture with the Liberty Bell

The President's House

Hear about Ona Judge and her great escape from George Washington.

Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours

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

The Philadelphia Sketch Club

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (78)

Lee_J

Feb 2025

The tour was terrific. Our guide Joey was personable, very much knew the history and gave a real persective of the what people, men and women, were thinking and doing at the time of the country’s birth and after. It felt more like a great conversation instead of a lecture because our guide listened and genuinely liked responding to our reactions and questions. We came away with great sense of the city’s personality today. We will highly recommend this tour to others.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Many thanks! Hope to see you again soon!

TrailBlazer45398

Nov 2024

As part of an informal company outing, we took the Badass Women's History Tour and it was truly enlightening, inspirational and just fun! Couldn't have asked for a better guide than Joey, who was charming, warm and so knowledgeable! Since I live in the Gayborhood and have learned a decent amount, esp. about our local murals, I think I'll be back at some point to try that tour. Thank you, Joey, for the wonderful experience!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much! Hope to see you again soon!

889kathrynd

Oct 2024

Totally enjoyable tour. Joey was our group tour guide and did an excellent job. He was substantive on the history of the "badass" women and delivered his knowledge with energy and wit. We all had a fun time learning with him.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much! Hope to see you on another tour soon!