Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
Overview
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 Location
Independence Visitor Center
599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1300 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
13th and Locust, by Bud and Marilyn's
What To Expect
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Independence Hall
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The President's House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Philadelphia Sketch Club
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Knowledgeable Local Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Badass Women's History Walking Tour of Philadelphia is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Badass Women’s History Walking Tour of Philadelphia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
