Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
This self-guided audio tour explores the north-central Philadelphia waterfront, focusing on what remains of this historic locale after the installation of Interstate I-95 in the 1970s, and relating (among other things) how early Quaker settlers lived in caves along the waterfront.
Keep in mind that this area was where wheeling and dealing went on to encourage local, regional and national enterprise. It was where early American capitalists made their fortunes. It was where the individual American colonies were crafted into a nation. And it was also where terrible urban contagions began.
Your guide is historian, writer and tour guide Harry Kyriakodis. He has what is likely the largest private collection of books about the City of Brotherly Love: about 2700 titles, new and old. He's also a founding/certified member of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides and has lived at Pier 3 Condominium at Penn’s Landing since 1997.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Christ Church, 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
The tour begins outside Christ Church.
Pass By: Penn's Landing, On the Delaware River from Market St. to Lombard St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
The tour passes Penn's Landing.
Pass By: Race Street Pier, Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
Pass By: Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia, PA
The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Pass By: Cavanaugh's River Deck, 417 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
The tour passes Cavanaugh's River Deck.
Pass By: Wood Street Steps, 324 N Water St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.
Pass By: Elfreth's Alley, 126 Elfreths Aly, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2006
The tour takes you down Elfreth's Alley.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
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Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
7/22/2020 - 3/6/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
Duración: 40 To 60 Minutes
Lugar de comienzo: Christ Church, 20 N American St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
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