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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)

ssmythe60

Apr 2019

I was lucky enough to be invited on this tour last week by a friend, and what a great experience! Rebecca is a font of knowledge - and imparts it all with a good bit of wit and humor, which makes it all the more fun. I am a lifelong Philadelphia, and also acquainted with a fair amount of Philly history, but I learned an awful lot about women who I sadly had never heard of - it really made me realize how much women have been shut out of history. We ventured pretty far afield - from earliest Colonial Philadelphia to now - but it was done at a great pace, and a nice route, so it never felt tiring or like it was too much to take in - you even get a snack halfway through! I would definitely recommend - whether you're new to the City or a visitor, or a native like me. I wish them much success with this endeavor!

Response from Host

May 2019

Ahw!!! This review is so sweet. Thank you so much for your kind words. Best, Rebecca + Joey

mgolden17

Apr 2019

We had such a great time on this tour. Both Rebecca and Joey are so passionate about the city, its history and sharing forgotten facts. Not your standard and boring tour. They are so easy-going and two hours went by so fast.

jeffersonyinnn

Apr 2019

Rebecca did an amazing job discussing the women who made milestone contributions in health care and politics in Philadelphia in the Pay-As-You-Wish Women’s Tour. Hope to go on another tour with Beyond the Bell soon!