Philly Urban History and Architecture Tour
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Explore Philadelphia’s history on this walking tour led by a Philly native and trained urban planner.
This tour delves into the urban history of the city, its streets, parks, architecture, and transit systems, through the lens of its many historical nicknames.
How did a map make Philadelphia the largest city in early America? Why does Michelin call it the Frenchest America City? Did a skyscraper really anger the spirit of the city’s founder, causing a decades-long curse? You'll learn it all!
The tour includes:
- A guided walk along one of the country's most beautiful streets, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
- Insight into Philadelphia's unique historical, cultural, and architectural significance.
- A history of the city's urban transformation from 1683 to modern times.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Walking tour
- Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Philadelphia City Hall is the seat of government for the City of Philadelphia, located at 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Completed in 1901, it is the largest municipal building in the United States and a masterpiece of Second Empire architecture.
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Stop 2
JFK Plaza (Love Park) (officially named John F. Kennedy Plaza) is a vibrant and iconic public square located in Center City Philadelphia, right at the intersection of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and North 15th Street.
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Stop 3
The museum features nearly 150 bronze, marble, and plaster sculptures by the renowned French artist, including iconic works such as The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, and The Burghers of Calais.
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Stop 4
The Franklin Institute is a renowned science museum and center of science education located at 222 N 20th Street on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia. Named in honor of the American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin, it is one of the oldest and most prominent museums of its kind in the United States.
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Stop 5
Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest and most renowned art museums in the United States, majestically situated at the terminus of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy in Philadelphia.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
The tour will begin at Philadelphia City Hall.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
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- Free cancellation
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