Exploring Philadelphia's Gilded Age to now Private Walking Tour

Philadelphia, US

Highlights

  • Exploring Philadelphia's Gilded Age architecture
  • Visiting the oldest art school in the US
  • Admiring the magnificent Masonic Temple
  • Walking around the Great 2nd Empire Baroque Building
  • Seeing the tallest buildings in Philadelphia

Meeting Point

I will be standing on 12th street at the outside entrance of the Home2 Suites Hotel

Meeting point

1200 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Reading Terminal Market

One of the last old time food halls in the US

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
2

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

First International Style Building in the U.S.

3

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

The oldest art school in the US and a magnificent example of Frank Furness' architecture

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Masonic Temple

View the exterior of this magnificent structure

Duration 5 minutes
5

City Hall Visitor Center

Walk around this great 2nd Empire Baroque Building

Duration 10 minutes
6

Macy's Philadelphia

View the Markey Street National Bank across the Street and then enter the John Wanamaker Building

Duration 15 minutes
7

The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

See the former Girard Bank Building then the Land Title Building across Chestnut Street

Duration 5 minutes
8

The Union League of Philadelphia

Great 2nd empire baroque structure

Duration 5 minutes
9

The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Once the grandest hotel in America

Duration 5 minutes
10

Academy of Music

Original home of the Philadelphia Orchestra

Duration 5 minutes
11

The Drexel Building

Great copy of the Strozzi Palace in Florence

Duration 5 minutes
12

Shops at Liberty Place

Two towers that broke the 548' height barrier

Duration 5 minutes
13

Comcast Center

1st and 2nd tallest buildings in Philadelphia

Duration 10 minutes
14

Penn Center/Suburban Station

Art Deco headquarters of the Pennsylvania Railroad

Duration 5 minutes
15

Love Park

Tour ends at the Love sculpture

Duration 5 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Minimum age is 18 years
  • Additional information
    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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What our experts say

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    Visit Reading Terminal Market nearby.
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    Dress comfortably for walking.
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    Check out the Academy of Music.
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    Consider dining at a nearby café.
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    Explore Love Park after the tour.

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