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Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia

5.0(116)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 116 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Beyond the Bell Tours
Hear about women in politics at Independence Hall

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓Knowledgeable Local Guide

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet your guide at 6th and Market (599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). Look for the Visitor's Center. Meet right outside on the corner.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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