Small-Group Public Walking Tour Exploring Philadelphia's Gilded Age to Now
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This Walking Tour will also take you by and into some of Philadelphia's most prominent buildings. The buildings in this area are mostly from the mid-1800's through the present. Styles range from Beaux Arts, to Chicago and International style. We also wil see the newest and tallest buildings in Center City.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 16 years
What To Expect
Reading Terminal Market
One of the last old time food halls in the US. Created in the 1890's, Reading Terminal Market has undergone many changes over the years but remains a remarkable example of shopping from an earlier era.
First International Style Building in the U.S., PSFS was created during the depression as a collaborative design between a local architect and a Swiss one using principles developed by the Bauhaus and European architects.
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Small-Group Public Walking Tour Exploring Philadelphia's Gilded Age to Now
What‘s Included
Live guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended - Not the Typical History Tour of Philly.
Paul C,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Reid did a great job of sharing his knowledge of the history and architecture of Philly beyond Independence Hall. This tour focused on the buildings and history of Reading Terminal and north downtown. It was educational without being stuffy. We appreciated him conducting the tour even though there was just two of us. We learned quite a bit.
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Nannette N,Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was informative. Tour guide answered every question and had a depth of knowledge about the city history and the buildings.
This was a very...
John E,Nov 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very interesting tour with a knowledgeable, expert guide. We live in Philadelphia and learned a lot about buildings we walk past nearly every day.
Highly recommended tour
Skye C,Apr 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour. I highly recommend this if you are interested in Philadelphia’s amazing buildings. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and happy to answer questions about the history of the city and how that related to the buildings we saw. He was also genuinely enthusiastic about the city. Great tour!
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