| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Museum TourPresented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Wharton Esherick Museum July 21, 2009 - Ongoing Guided tour through the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, the "dean of American craftsmen." This National Historic Landmark for Architecture reflects Esherick's artistic evolution from the Arts and Crafts, through Cubism and German Expressionism, to the Modernist free forms that characterized his later works. The Studio is filed with more than 200 of Esherick's paintings, prints, sculture, furniture and furnishings.
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Ongoing | Malvern |
Taste of Philadelphia Food TourPresented by Reading Terminal Market at Reading Terminal Market March 1, 2006 - Ongoing Learn the story behind cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they're sold during this 75-minute food-writer-led walking tour.
Tour departs from the Reading Terminal Market information desk at 12th and Filbert Streets. Reservations are required.
Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see a... | Reading Terminal Market | 03/01/06-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Decadent Gourmet TourPresented by City Food Tours at Various Locations November 24, 2007 - Ongoing Hold on to your taste buds! This 3-hour gourmet tasting adventure in the heart of Philadelphia will introduce you to tastings of 6 world-class, decadent treats at 6 of the city’s best gourmet destinations!
Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will start you off at the iconic Reading Terminal Market for an insider’s highlight tour that will introduce you to the market’s history, layout, and stops at 3 foodie havens, not to be missed. Your... | City Food Tours | 11/24/07-
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John Brown's Legacy Cell Phone TourPresented by Civil War History Consortium at Various Locations June 11, 2010 - Ongoing John Brown had deep and rich connections to Philadelphia's anti-slavery community. Explore these connections with the stops on this cell phone tour. To access the tour, dial 215-399-9898. You will hear a brief introduction on Civil War Philadelphia and then an invitation to enter #13 to begin the John Brown tour. There is no extra charge for calling the tour number, although you will be charged for your cell phone minutes. All tour stops are in Philadelphia unless otherwise indicated. | Civil War History Consortium | 06/11/10-
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Chef Joseph Poon's Wok 'n' Walk Tour of ChinatownPresented by Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen at Chinatown January 30, 2009 - Ongoing Join Chef Joseph Poon for an insider's tour of this vibrant community and learn about the history, culture and food of Chinatown. Chef Joseph Poon's team serves a full lunch or dinner. Your visit includes a Tai Chi demonstration, a Chinese vegetable carving lesson and walking tour of the chef's community including stops at a fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbal medicine shop, Chinese place of worship, a Chinese bakery, Asian grocery store, fish market and more. (Stops vary depending upon... | Joseph Poon Chef Kitchen | 01/30/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Emergence of a Modern Metropolis Philadelphia Walking TourPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture March 7, 2009 - Ongoing Guests can experience the transformation of Philadelphia from an engine of industry to a 21st century capital of business and culture. Featuring the architecture and urban design of the city, the Center for Architecture's two hour walking tour will introduce you to the Modern Metropolis of Philadelphia. The tour explores Philadelphia's diverse range of architecture from the 1870s to the present, discovering the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the modern cityscape. Tickets... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 03/07/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Daytime Historic Site ToursPresented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone's Cell, and Death Row. Admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State” Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi.
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Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Kimmel Center Building and Theater Tours
Avg. Event Rating(4.8 Stars): Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts May 26, 2009 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.8 Stars): During this tour you will find out the history of the Kimmel Center, learn architectural and construction highlights, as well as visit the Commonwealth Plaza, Perelman Theater, Verizon Hall, Merck Arts Education Center and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden. This tour is approximately one hour in duration. Call ahead to schedule your tour. | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 05/26/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Art and Architecture ToursPresented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts May 23, 2009 - Ongoing Come for an in-depth look at the Kimmel Center's architecture. This walk along the Avenue of the Arts allows you to view the Center in the context of the cityscape. Tour artworks on display throughout the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and the recently installed Percent for Art collection. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration. Call ahead to schedule your tour. | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 05/23/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Flavors of Philly Tour
Avg. Event Rating(1.5 Stars): Presented by City Food Tours at Various Locations January 29, 2010 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (1.5 Stars): Discover Philly's most popular food favorites while getting a taste of the city's rich history and culture! Eat like a local on this fun, casual, Philadelphia themed tour that all of 'youz' are sure to enjoy!
This delicious and entertaining tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes 5 stops. Make room: this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal that includes classic Philly eats like cheesesteaks and cheese whiz fries, tomato pie, soft pretzels,... | City Food Tours | 01/29/10-
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Craft Beer and Artisanal Cheese TourPresented by City Food Tours at Various Locations February 6, 2010 - Ongoing During this entertaining and delicious 2-hour tasting adventure in Old City Philadelphia, a fun and knowledgeable food & beer pro will introduce you to 8 Craft Beers and 4 Artisanal Cheeses in one of Philly's best microbreweries.
You’ll enjoy 8 distinct craft beers—each brewed on-site—representing a vast range of styles. During the tasting, Eric Matzke (one of the owners of City Food Tours) will share some fun facts about how beer is made, the quirky... | City Food Tours | 02/06/10-
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Love Letter Mural ToursPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Love Park March 20, 2010 - Ongoing A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009. On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way. Tour... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 03/20/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Taste of Northern LibertiesPresented by City Food Tours at Various Locations April 17, 2010 - Ongoing Eat your way through one of Philly’s undiscovered foodie meccas on this 2.5-hour adventure that is Philadelphia’s one and only food tour of Northern Liberties. Your foray into NoLibs includes tasty treats at 5 fantastic hotspots, the inside story about some local architectural gems, and a great intro to a few of your new favorite haunts! This adventure includes enough food for lunch, and is served up with a generous helping of humor and a side of neighborhood history.
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Evening of IndulgencePresented by City Food Tours at Various Locations April 16, 2010 - Ongoing What could be better than dinner at a great restaurant? How about a sumptuous, 3-course dining adventure that brings you to 2 great restaurants!
Your adventure begins at one of the city’s best Brazilian Steakhouses with a tasting of 3 festive, traditional Brazilian drinks – the Caipirinha (the national drink of Brazil), Xingu Beer, and a South American Wine. As you enjoy your drinks, we’ll share the quirky stories behind each drink, demonstrate how to make them, and... | City Food Tours | 04/16/10-
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Lincoln 200 Festival Sampler Cell Phone TourPresented by Civil War History Consortium at Various Locations June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Twelve tour stops tell the stories of sites near the Independence Mall location of the July 2009 festival, as well as the stories of libraries, museums and historic sites who helped to interpret Lincoln's life and Civil War Philadelphia. To access the tour, dial 215-399-9898 and enter the number for the stop. There is no extra charge for calling the tour number, although you will be charged for your cell phone minutes. | Civil War History Consortium | 06/11/10-
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Independence National Historical Park Cell Phone TourPresented by Independence National Historical Park at Independence National Historical Park June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Independence National Historical Park is pleased to announce a new cell phone program. By dialing 267-519-4295 visitors are able to listen 24/7 to the stories the buildings tell. Park Rangers briefly explain the history behind the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Washington Square and the other park buildings. Designed to be user friendly and flexible, visitors may access the stops in any order or go in sequence for a tour of the park. Small signs are posted around the park with the numbers... | Independence National Historical Park | 06/11/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Laurel Hill Cemetery North Cell Phone TourPresented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Visitors to Laurel Hill can now bring their cell phones and tune into an audio tour that highlights the oldest section of the Cemetery. The only cost associated with this tour is the minutes for your specific cell phone plan. An introductory exhibit, kiosk with maps, directions for dialing in, and the first stop are all located at the main entrance. You are invited to visit as many stops in whatever order you please to hear some of the stories of those now resting peacefully at the... | Laurel Hill Cemetery | 06/11/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Museum Without Walls: AudioPresented by Fairmount Park Art Association at Various Locations June 10, 2010 - Ongoing Museum Without Walls™: Audio is a new kind of interpretive program for Philadelphia’s public art. Each audio program is told by a variety of people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience or affiliation. Nearly 100 “voices” at 35 stops explore 51 sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive. Just use your cell phone to dial 215-399-9000 and the stop number located on the sign in front of the... | Fairmount Park Art Association | 06/10/10-
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Philadelphia Chocolate ToursPresented by Philadelphia Chocolate Tours at Various Locations June 25, 2010 - Ongoing We provide public and private guided walking and tasting tours of unique Philadelphia chocolate shops and cafes. Savor America's favorite flavor while walking off the calories! | Philadelphia Chocolate Tours | 06/25/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Uncle Sam's Trail to IndependencePresented by Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours August 9, 2010 - Ongoing Our walking tour of historic Philadelphia follows the very same roadways where many fought for independence. Experience numerous sites and stories that were a special part of Philadelphia as Washington, Jefferson, Hancock, Adams, Franklin, Lee and so many others worked a course to the birth of a new nation. | Uncle Sam's Philadelphia Tours | 08/09/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Architectural Walking ToursPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Various Locations October 23, 2010 - Ongoing The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 10/23/10-
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Horse Drawn TourPresented by Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company February 2, 2011 - Ongoing Our stately draft horses and certified drivers make these tours a family favorite by day and a perfect way to enhance a romantic evening. Be sure to look for the "76 Carriage Company" logo or ask for us by name.
| Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company | 02/02/11-
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Big Bus TourPresented by Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company February 2, 2011 - Ongoing Operated by Philadelphia Trolley Works, the Big Bus Tours are offered 7 days per week with frequent departures from the Northwest Corner of 5th & Market streets. Climb aboard the Big Bus and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, dining and shopping along the route. Hop on and off at any of our 21 stops or just sit back and enjoy the ride!
See the steps that Rocky climbed, Enjoy an authentic cheese steak or Philadelphia Soft pretzel, celebrate Ben Franklin's 300th birthday,... | Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company | 02/02/11-
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Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company February 2, 2011 - Ongoing Step aboard one of our signature burgundy and green Victorian-style "open-air" trolleys. Enjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of our experienced tour guides. Our knowledgeable staff will enlighten and entertain you with humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia’s famous sights and attractions. Purchase your 24-hour or 48-hour Pass on-line, on board the trolley or from one of our many ticket agents including the... | Philadelphia Trolley Works and 76 Carriage Company | 02/02/11-
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Tippler's Tour Colonial Pub CrawlPresented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center April 15, 2011 - Ongoing We sing, we toast, we drink! Tippler's Tour is a colonial pub crawl through Historic Philadelphia and hosted by colonial townspeople. Cheers to the "spirits" of '76! Sing songs, learn a colonial toast, drink and eat at four taverns. Stops include Salon 401 at Omni Hotel, National Mechanics, Triumph Brewery, and the historic City Tavern. This is one of many Once Upon A Nation's interactive adventure tours and is an unique way to spend an evening with friends or a date! | Historic Philadelphia, Inc. | 04/15/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Woodford Mansion Guided ToursPresented by Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection July 25, 2011 - Ongoing Located in Philadelphia’s historic and picturesque Fairmount Park, Woodford Mansion tells the story of Colonial Philadelphia, American Patriots, British Loyalists, immigrants, merchants and some of the city’s most influential citizens. The 18th-century Colonial mansion is one of the most elegant survivors of the group of early country estates which were built along the Schuylkill River. Woodford is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural and... | Woodford Mansion & Naomi Wood Antiques Collection | 07/25/11-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving ToursPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Various Locations March 11, 2011-March 31, 2015 Looking for Philadelphia tours? For your guided tours of Philadelphia and the best way to see Philadelphia attractions and the best of Philadelphia sightseeing. Awfully Nice Tours provides the only personal driving tour service in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Think of Awfully Nice Tours as your hassle-free, educational, relaxed and fun way to see the sights, learn the history and experience the culture of the area. Whether you are a couple, a small family group, a few... | Awfully Nice Tours | 03/11/11-
03/31/15 | |
Valley Forge Driving ToursPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Valley Forge National Historical Park April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Valley Forge encampment is a hugely important story in the foundation of America. After retreating from the Battle of Brandywine, General Washington moved his army to the high ground at Valley Forge in December of 1777. Over the next 6 months, battling the cold, disease, desertion and famine, the army amazingly grew in numbers and strength and, with the help of Baron von Steuben, was transformed into a well trained fighting force, that ultimately went on to win the war against the... | Awfully Nice Tours | 04/01/11-
03/15/15 | King of Prussia |
Brandywine Valley Driving TourPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Brandywine Battlefield Park April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Brandywine Valley encompasses an area of rolling countryside set about 4 miles outside the city of Philadelphia. There are so many wonderful Brandywine attractions in the area it’s hard to choose. The most popular include Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Country Museum and Estate, Brandywine River Museum, the Nemours Mansion and the Hagley Museum. Any one of these can take at least half a day to visit, so you will have to make some hard choices. And of course, there are also a number... | Awfully Nice Tours | 04/01/11-
03/15/15 | Chadds Ford |
Philadelphia Churches TourPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Center City Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 So much of the history of Philadelphia was formed by its churches. When William Penn first arrived to build the city he was determined to welcome any and all denominations, to ensure that the persecution he had known was not copied here. As a result, many different religious groups set up home here and there are many historic churches in a small area. As well, the first African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Mother Bethel A.M.E Church was established here by Richard Allen in 1794. ... | Awfully Nice Tours | 04/01/11-
03/15/15 | Philadelphia |
Rocky Movie Location TourPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 A half day Rocky tour that includes great neighborhood areas of South and North Philly, as well as many of the Center City tourist areas. four of the six Rocky movies were filmed in Philadelphia, including the first, Rocky, and the last, Rocky Balboa. You’ll get to see the pet shop, the gym, Rocky’s apartment, Paulie’s house, the Italian Market, Pat’s Steak House, Adrian’s restaurant, City Hall, the famous “Rocky steps” in... | Awfully Nice Tours | 04/01/11-
03/15/15 | Philadelphia |
South Philly TourPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 One of the most vibrant, eclectic, historic and fascinating neighborhoods in the city is bounded by South Street to the north, the sports stadiums to the south, Broad Street to the west and the Delaware River to the east. This is where the Italian and Irish immigrants arrived in the 19th Century, the site of the oldest church in Philadelphia, Old Swedes', and where Rocky ran. You’ll see vibrant market stalls, traditional Italian grocery stores, spice shops, bakeries and great... | Awfully Nice Tours | 04/01/11-
03/15/15 | Philadelphia |
Knock knock, ring ring, guess who's coming for a visit? It's this summer's hottest tours, departing all over Philadelphia. Whether you are trying to entertain an out-of-town guest or just want to be a tourist in your own city, there are plenty of activities this summer that are sure to please even the toughest critics. So get those feet moving and those ducks quacking because there's a whole city just waiting to be explored!
