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    Vampires, Sex, & Ghost Tour

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    Vampires! Pirates! Sultry sexcapades! All these and more take center stage on this R-rated guided adventure put together by university professor Joe Wojie. You'll explore deviant urban folklore surrounding numerous sites in Philadelphia, dating all the way back to the founding fathers: visit whipping posts, gallows, the red light district, and explore haunting myths of ghost ships and bloodsucking encounters. Designed for horror buffs, the thrills from this urban exploration will chill you to your very bone.
    Vampires, Sex, & Ghost Tour

    Old City, Philadelphia

    • Embark on a unique tour of Philadelphia that explores many of its darker urban legends
    • Visit historic sites of debauchery and death that will leave you chilled to the bone
    • Explore a whole new side to Philly as researched by university professor Joe Wojie
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    Segway Tour

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    See top Philadelphia sights including the Historic District, Penn's Landing, the Italian Market, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Society Hill on a stimulating 1-hour Segway ride. Complete a 5-mile or 10-mile loop - with the opportunity to ride along the Delaware River Trail. This small-group tour is limited to six people, ensuring more personalized attention from your guide. You'll start your Segway tour of Philadelphia with an orientation session then continuing by cruising through the Historic District to Penn's Landing and the Delaware River via Welcome Park where your guide will initiate you in the founding of the City and the grid-like streets on a 5-mile or 10-mile route. Cruise down the River (on land!) and then back to Head House Square. Depending on the option you choose, your glide will take you past many of the historic homes in wonderful tree-lined residential neighborhood, filled with stories of the the 1800s and home to some great little coffee shops and restaurants. Along the way, your guide will stop for photo ops and entertain you with fun stories and facts about Philadelphia's history. See more than 15 Philadelphia attractions on the this route! This loop takes you through the Historic District, Penn's Landing and the Delaware River via Welcome Park for an introduction to major city sites. You'll pass the Italian Market, the host of beautiful murals painted along several buildings, and travel around the mosaic clad site of the Magic Gardens on South Street. Along your journey you will see important historical sites such as the First Bank of the United States and several old churches that helped establish William Penn's "freedom of worship" philosophy.
    Segway Tour

    7 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

    • Tour Phily as you ride your Segway on a 5-mile loop of Center City
    • View the city's best landmarks such as the Italian Market, Independence Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art
    • Learn fascinating facts about the city's history from your knowledgeable guide
    • Comfortably ride your segway with instructions and training before embarking on this personalized small-group tour
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    Cheesesteak Segway Tour

    Sample five different Philly cheesesteaks as you tour South Philadelphia by Segway, stopping at the best cheesesteak shops along the way! Glide through the streets of South Philadelphia along a five-mile loop past neighborhood highlights, including Italian Market, South Street and Society Hill- all without breaking a sweat. On your two-hour tour, you'll be introduced to the famed sandwich, wit or witout onions, and the lively vendors who make them. This small-group Segway tour is limited to 6 people, ensuring personalized attention from your guide. Meet your entertaining guide and begin your South Philadelphia tour with a 30-minute orientation session. Once you feel comfortable riding your self-balancing electric Segway, you'll weave through the streets of South Philly, stopping at five famous cheesesteak shops, on a five-mile loop. As you enjoy these scrumptious tastings of the sandwich that made the city famous, you'll understand why there's nothing quite like a crusty roll filled with thinly sliced sauteed beef and melted cheese. (See list under Itinerary, subject to hours of operation.) Follow your guide through South Philadelphia neighborhoods like Italian Market, South Street and Society Hill as you take in the historical sights. Along the way, stop at five authentic Philly cheesesteak shops, where you'll sample five different cheesesteaks and determine which kind is your favorite ordered wit or without toppings. Gobble up one quarter of a cheesesteak at each vendor, from your classic hole-in-the-wall restaurant to the take-out window. Enjoy the flavors and textures of ribeye beef and melted cheese, dripping with toppings such as sauteed mushrooms, ketchup and hot or sweet peppers. Your guide will make sure you order the traditional Philly cheesesteak, known in Philly as whiz wit, meaning Cheez Whiz (processed cheese spread) and fried onions. Delicious!
    Cheesesteak Segway Tour

    West Philadelphia, Philadelphia

    • Tour South Philadelphia by Segway and stop for five delicious Philly cheesesteak tastings
    • See city landmarks like Betsy Ross House, Independence National Park and Chinatown with a local guide
    • Stop at five authentic Philly cheesesteak shops to sample each mouthwatering sandwich
    • Explore the Italian Market, South Street and Society Hill during this small-group, personalized experience
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    Amish Visit-In-Person Tour

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    Feeling a little too wired? Get off the grid with a deep dive into Amish country! This remarkable tour offers an inside look into the world of Lancaster's Amish population, thanks to trips to three different Amish properties. Your first stop will be a visit to an Amish farm, where you'll check out a barn and watch cows get milked for all they're worth! You'll also learn about how "Amish electricity" is used to keep the milk cold. Next up, you'll get a look at how the Amish approach entrepreneurship with a trip to a small business featuring handcrafted products. Finally, you'll head out into the country to get a sense of Amish family life. You'll be invited as a guest into a home, where you'll learn about Amish family values, living without technology, and other facets of the Amish faith during a casual chat. But seriously, how do they make plans without texting each other upon arrival?
    Amish Visit-In-Person Tour

    3121 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand

    • Get in touch with Amish culture during an insider's tour of Lancaster's Amish settlement
    • Visit an Amish farm to learn about milking at milking time and a small Amish business to learn about Plain entrepreneurship first-hand
    • Spend time in an Amish home learning about their way of life and values directly from the family
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    South Street & Penn’s Landing

    The natural energy that radiates off an area is one that does not happen very often. There is such a gravitating beauty when everything and everyone vibes together. Come cherish and embrace this type of environment with this South Street/Penn's Landing Photography Tour and class. Along Philadelphia’s South Street, visitors and residents, teenagers and adults, preppies and punk rockers, artists and attorneys all mix seamlessly together. The street is always buzzing no matter if you visit on a Tuesday afternoon or a Friday night. This tour is the perfect blend for those who want to photograph people, unique architecture and street life. Once you explore South Street and take all the photos you want, you will walk over the South Street Bridge to Penn's Landing on the Delaware River. You'll enjoy a relaxing time seeing a river view, interesting monuments, historic naval vessels, and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. This will bring you face to face with a variety of photographic opportunities. You will have feelings of satisfaction and awe after this breathtaking tour that will last you a lifetime!
    South Street & Penn’s Landing

    2800 South St Schuylkill River, Philadelphia

    • Take off on a photography tour along Philadelphia's South Street
    • Walk over the South Street Bridge to Penn's Landing on the Delaware River
    • Experience wonderful views of interesting monuments, historic naval vessels, and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
    • Embrace a day with photogenic opportunities and unique street life and architecture
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    Specialty Tours - Amish Experience

    Ever wish you could just unplug for a while? Why not take a trip to Amish country, and leave all the wires behind! Your journey begins with transportation to Amtrak's famed 30th Street Station, where you'll take a choo-choo ride to Lancaster. Then? Spend your day sightseeing, shopping and sampling! Your itinerary includes a visit to an Amish homestead, a motorcoach tour of Lancaster's scenic back roads, and stops at an Amish bakery and quilt store. You'll have plenty of options for lunch, including a home-cooked meal composed of traditional Amish grub! You'll also enjoy an F/X Theatre Presentation of "Jacob's Choice." So, maybe you won't be completely unplugged!
    Specialty Tours - Amish Experience

    2955 Market St, Philadelphia

    • Escape to Lancaster's Amish Country for a relaxed touring experience
    • Visit an Amish homestead, and shop in Amish stores and bakeries
    • Watch an F/X theater presentation of Jacob's Choice
    • Enjoy a round-trip train ride from Amtrak's historic 30th Street Station
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    Horticultural Center + Shofuso House & Garden Photo Tour

    Are you tired of photographing the same things over and over again? If you are, then this tour will give you just what you need to spice up your portfolio! The Horticultural Center and Shofuso Japanese House and garden offers wonderful opportunities to photograph a traditional Japanese House and Garden on the grounds of the Horticultural Center with its own gardens, majestic trees, greenhouses, and fountain. The Shofuso House and Gardens embodies Japanese traditional values by the melding of history and culture. The Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is a traditional-style Japanese house and garden that was built in Japan in 1953 using traditional techniques and materials. It was moved from the courtyard at the Museum of Modern Art in New York to Philadelphia in 1958, to the site of several previous Japanese structures and gardens dating to the 1876 Centennial Exposition. On this tour you will walk through this site and have the opportunity to photograph the beautiful and breathtaking area. Along the way, you will increase your knowledge by learning useful tips and tricks on how to take the best photos that will last you a lifetime. Happy capturing!
    Horticultural Center + Shofuso House & Garden Photo Tour

    100 N Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia

    • Embark on a photography tour of The Horticultural Center and Shofuso Japanese House and capture its remarkable beauty
    • Photograph a traditional Japanese House and Garden
    • Witness the beauty, history, and culture that this center embodies
    • Enjoy a day of adventure and discovery that will last you a lifetime
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    Museum of Art + Schuylkill River Banks

    Philadelphia has a rich history, one which has some of the most iconic landmarks. This photography class and tour is for those interested in seeing one of Philadelphia’s most photogenic locations on the banks of the Schuylkill River. You will kick your tour off at the bottom of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at the Rocky steps and you will walk around the Art Museum, and the Fairmount Water Works. History will really come to life as you have the opportunity to photograph the inspiring Rocky Statue and embrace the beauty that lives within this area. Then you will proceed along the Schuylkill River Bank. You will be able to explore the area, enjoy wonderful views of Philadelphia’s skyline, Boat House Row and the wide variety of flora and fauna on the banks of the Schuylkill River, and take photographs of the amazing and breathtaking views. After this tour you will gain many irreplaceable photos and memories that will be everlasting!
    Museum of Art + Schuylkill River Banks

    Spring Garden St, Philadelphia

    • Embark on a photography tour of Philadelphia's most photogenic location
    • Walk around the Philadelphia Museum of Art and photograph the beautiful Rocky Statue
    • Take in the wonderful views of the Philadelphia skyline and the Boat House Row
    • Treat yourself to a day of adventure and exploration that will last you a lifetime
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    Markets, Mosaics, and Magic Tour

    Take on the diversity of Philly in the best way possible – local style! Begin your Philadelphia neighbourhood tour on the ever-colourful South Street. Follow your local guide through the streets of the Bella Vista neighbourhood for your first glimpse of some beautiful mosaics. We’ll swing by a historic deli, duck into a tempting bakery, and marvel at the sights, smells, and sounds of the famous Italian Market. Art, culture, diversity and of course, the spirit of Rocky lives on in South Philly! Join this Philadelphia tour to see just how eclectic this gritty city is. From Jewish delis to Italian markets, churches, cemeteries, and public art, South Philly is a slice of the real Philly.
    Markets, Mosaics, and Magic Tour

    S 9th St,, Philadelphia

    • Discover the hidden gems of some of the most historic neighborhoods in the country
    • Admire Isaiah Zagar’s beautiful one-of-a-kind mosaics at the Magic Gardens
    • Wander among the colourful stalls and enjoy the tastes of the shops, cafes, and restaurants at the world-famous Italian Market
    • Take a glimpse into one of the city’s most charming neighbourhoods and finish on Philly's eclectic South Street
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    XTREME Ghost Hunt

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    You know what's scary? Ghosts. With the largest number of casualties of any battle during the Civil War, it's no wonder that Gettysburg is home to numerous urban legends detailing spooky sightings. You'll be hunting for a few ghosts of your own during this three-hour evening exploration. Work with actual ghost hunters from the Gettysburg Paranormal Association using state-of-the-art ghost gear such as FLIR thermal imaging, full spectrum video, EMF detectors, and a spirit communications device (Ovulis) that modulates energy field changes into audible speech. Say what? In addition to public venues, you will visit both private indoor and outdoor locations that are supposed to be paranormal hotspots. You'll also get a DVD of your experience, a certificate commemorating your nerves of steel, and a glossy group photo ... Plus photos, videos, and evp sessions mailed, just in case you'd like to review the evidence later on. It's going to be super. Supernatural, that is.
    XTREME Ghost Hunt

    47 Steinwehr Ave, Gettysburg

    • Explore haunted Gettysburg during a 3-hour evening ghost hunt
    • Use authentic ghost detection gear to locate and communicate with spirits
    • Receive photos, videos, and other records of your experience
    • Challenge your sense of disbelief during a hair-raising experience
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