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Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview
This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlers lived in caves along the waterfront.

Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began.

Your guide is historian, writer and tour guide Harry Kyriakodis. He has what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about 2700 titles, new and old. He's also a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.
City: Philadelphia
Tue 17 Sep
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Starting at $5.40
Tue 17 Sep
Starting at $5.40
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What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.
What To Expect
1
Penn's Landing
The tour passes Penn's Landing.
2
Race Street Pier
The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
3
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
4
Elfreth's Alley
The tour takes you down Elfreth's Alley.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews (1)
sandycant
Aug 2022
Informative and listening was great with earbuds. Some of the directions were confusing but we finally got back on track.

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