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    Mount Pleasant Mansion Tour

    When it comes to family drama, the 18th-century Macphersons had it all. You'll hear all about their head-spinning story during this two-hour exploration of their expansive Mount Pleasant home, which is widely considered to be one of the most stunning colonial architectural masterpieces in the nation. While exploring the grounds alongside a well-educated guide, you'll enjoy incredible views of the Schuylkill River, learn about its interior craftsmanship, and hear stories of Captain John Macpherson and his wife Margaret, who commissioned the house from master builder Thomas Nevell in the 1760s. It's certainly going to be an experience to build on!
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    Mount Pleasant Mansion Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore the gorgeous Mount Pleasant Mansion during a two-hour guided tour
    • Hear stories about the home's construction and its owner's turbulent past from a local historian
    • Check out beautiful examples of colonial craftsmanship and incredible views
    • Enjoy an educational experience while walking through one of Philadelphia's most popular historical locations
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    The Barnes Foundation Tour

    When it comes to positive impressions, this colorful Philadephia tour does not disappoint! Over the course of two hours, you'll spend time exploring the Barnes Foundation alongside an art historian as you discover one of the world's largest private collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modernist art. Collected by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in the early 20th century, you'll encounter works by Renoir, Matisse, and many other notable artists, as well as African sculpture and American iron work. Your guide will put Barnes' collection and installation methods into context by offering insights into his decisions and how his collection itself represents a singular, artistic vision. It should paint quite the portrait!
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    The Barnes Foundation Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore the impressive private art collection of the Barnes Foundation during a two-hour guided tour
    • Enjoy insights and commentary from a knowledgeable art historian as you explore
    • Gain insights into the Foundation's impressive collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, and early Modernist works
    • Discover a visionary private museum that offers unique installations and learning opportunities
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    African American History in Philadelphia Tour

    Looking to brush up on your African American history while in Philadelphia? You've picked a great place to learn, as you'll find out on this three-hour walking tour! Alongside an historian, you'll explore the neighborhoods of Society Hill and Old City, beginning with a visit to the first African American Episcopal Church, Mother Bethel. Then it's on to Washington Square Park, Independence Hall, and the President's House -- which will all serve as backdrops for discussions of the historical significance of African American Philadelphians. A wide range of topics will be discussed on the tour by your scholarly guide, including religious freedom, community organization, education, Abolitionism, and war. So, don't forget your walking shoes ... and your thinking cap!
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    African American History in Philadelphia Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Discover Philadelphia's African American heritage during a three-hour, guided walking tour
    • Gain insights into the city's prominent African American leaders and movements from a local historian
    • Visit sites with strong ties to the African American community, including Mother Bethel Church, Washington Square Park, Independence Hall, and more
    • Enjoy an immersive and educational experience while stretching your legs and exploring the city
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    Philadelphia Public Art Tour

    When it comes to art, Philadephia likes to show off. The city is home to more public art displays than any other city in the world outside of Paris, and during this three-hour tour, you'll have the chance to see Philly's public displays for yourself! You'll set off along the intersection of Broad and Market Streets, which was the original center of the grid of Philadelphia. From there, you may make your way to Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture or to check out some displays of the Mural Arts Program, which has generated over 3,000 locally-produced art pieces on buildings across the city. After that, you'll experience a whirlwind of public art as you view Claes Oldernburg's "Clothespin", the Swann Memorial Fountain, the Philadelphia Museum of Art with its Rocky statue, carvings by William Rush at the Fairmount Waterworks, and more. Throughout it all, you'll enjoy the insights and commentary of an art historian -- ensuring that when you tell your friends about your tour, you'll sound super smart!
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    Philadelphia Public Art Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore the public art of Philadelphia during a three-hour guided walking tour
    • Learn about the origins of the public art culture and what it means to the city's identity
    • Visit some of the most famed sculptures, murals, and monuments in the city
    • Enjoy an immersive and educational experience that will help you get to know the city in a unique way
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    Philadelphia Art Museum Tour of American Art

    During this tour, you'll explore the Philadelphia art scene alongside an art historian who will teach you all about the works of some of the nation's most acclaimed artists as well as some of the early Philadelphia institutions that played a significant role in the growth of the American art scene. Key to this experience will be Philadelphian artist Charles Willson Peale, famed for his George Washington portraiture and for setting up the city's very first museum. You'll also learn about other early portraiture figures, the institutionalization of American art and its transatlantic influences, and how the course of artistic trends reflects the nation's evolving identity. Plus, you'll visit major landmarks including the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Independence Hall, and the Second Bank of the United States. Ready to brush up on your knowledge of American art?
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    Philadelphia Art Museum Tour of American Art

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore the Pennsylvania Academy of Arts with an art historian during a 3-hour tour
    • Learn about early American arts how that art scene evolved to become what it is today
    • Check out works by Pennsylvania artists such as Peale, West, Stuart and Copley
    • Enjoy a relaxing and educational experience that will put American art into context
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    The History of Medicine in Philadelphia Tour

    Sick of run-of-the-mill tours? This Philly excursion should be good for what ails you! You'll be tracing the history of early medical innovation in America while touring the streets of what was one of its most important cities during the 18th century. The journey begins at a place few tours actually get to go into: the house of Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the "Father of American Surgery", and an important innovator in medical history during the post-Revolution years. You'll also visit the Christ Church Burial Grounds, where several early leading physicians rest as well as victims of the yellow fever epidemics. Afterwards, you'll head to Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first, and home to one of the oldest surgery auditoriums in the world. Finally, your guide will lead you to the Mutter Museum at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia, where you'll find a collection of medical oddities, including photographs of unusual deformities and diseases. Hope you're not squeamish!
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    The History of Medicine in Philadelphia Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore Philadelphia from the context of its place in early American medical history during a three-hour walking tour
    • Hear incredible stories from a well-educated guide about early medical innovations in the city
    • Visit key sites, such as the home of Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the Christ Church Burial Ground, Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Mutter Museum
    • Enjoy a unique look at early Philadelphia that will give you a different perspective on this historic city
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    Robber Barons and Bluebloods, Philadelphia during the Gilded Age

    This industrial three-hour walking tour is perfect way to learn all about Philadelphia's role during the Gilded Age! You'll enjoy an in-depth look at the city's late 19th-century growth alongside a local historian, as you visit some of the indulgent residences constructed by the city's Robber Baron elite.. The tour begins at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, formerly the Girard Bank, and the extravagant City Hall, where you'll enjoy architectural commentary detailing the link between these buildings and how they were influenced by classical styles and the French Renaissance. Next up, you may visit the Union League, Wetherill Mansion, or the Van Rensselaer Mansion, depending on the interests of your tour group. No matter where you go, your guide will offer insights into the place of these buildings both in the past and present of Philadelphia's urban landscape. All in all, it should be quite a constructive experience!
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    Robber Barons and Bluebloods, Philadelphia during the Gilded Age

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore a handful of opulent late 19th-century constructions during a three-hour, Gilded Age-themed walking tour
    • Hear stories about the Robber Barons and wealthy elite of the era who changed the landscape of the city
    • Visit sites of grandeur, such as the Ritz Carlton Hotel, City Hall, and various mansions
    • Enjoy an immersive and educational experience that will give you an all-new perspective on Philadelphia's past
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    Philadelphia Museum of Art's Temple on the Hill

    When it comes to Philadelphia, a visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (and a Rocky-style run up its iconic front steps) is an absolute must! Lucky for you, this tour starts right on those very steps, where you'll take time to observe the neoclassical architecture of the museum and look out over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. From there, your guide, a trained art historian, will take you within the museum, where you'll explore its galleries and exhibits during a tour customized to the wants of your group. You can be certain, however, that you will spend ample time in both the European and American art wings, where works from Rubens, El Greco, Eakins, Van Gogh, and Duchamp can be found. You will also visit the American period rooms, where you'll find antique furniture and decorative arts from throughout the country's history. After this tour, you'll definitely feel like an art champion!
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    Philadelphia Museum of Art's Temple on the Hill

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore the Philadelphia Museum of Art during a three-hour walking tour with an art historian
    • Visit galleries full of American and European paintings, American period furniture pieces, and much more
    • Learn about the history of the museum, including its connection to the birth of institutionalized arts during the late 19th century
    • Immerse yourself in one of the finest collections of art in the United States during a relaxing and educational experience
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    Franklin Seminar Tour

    You don't know Philly until you've been where Ben's been! During this educational stroll, you'll visit multiple city sites central to the life of founding father Benjamin Franklin. The post office at Franklin Court, Christ Church, and the American Philosophical Society are just a few of the stops your guide on this educational journey may elect to share with you. As you walk, you'll learn all about the multifaceted life of Franklin, who, in addition to being a revolutionary and diplomat, was an inventor, writer, and served as the postmaster general. Plus, it's not a bad way to get to know Philly -- just don't forget to bring your walking shoes!
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    Franklin Seminar Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Explore Philadelphia during a three-hour walking tour built around the life of Ben Franklin
    • Tour sites tied to the life of Ben Franklin with the guidance of a local historian
    • Learn about Franklin's life and influence in American politics, philosophy, and as an inventor
    • Get to know Philly during this relaxed and educational walking tour
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    Colonial City in Context Tour

    Looking for a little brotherly love? During this historical exploration, you'll come to embrace the city of Philadelphia through three hours of guided sightseeing! Your guide on this journey will be a local historian, who will introduce you to two of Philly's oldest neighborhoods: the aptly-named Old City and Society Hill. Along the way, you'll learn about the city's early days as a Quaker settlement and its rise to political importance, while visiting various sites of historical importance, including some that have stood for over 200 years. You'll explore historic houses and churches on the inside and out as you get an intimate glimpse at how the city evolved socially and architecturally during the 18th century. The tour generally concludes at Headhouse Market in Society Hill, which today is an active and vibrant farmer's market. Time to find out more about the founding fathers!
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    Colonial City in Context Tour

    420 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

    • Get to know the origins of Philadelphia during a 3-hour past-focused tour with a local historian
    • Learn about the city's interesting origins, including its social and architectural growth during the 18th century
    • Visit sites of historical importance, including homes and churches, while touring the Old City and Society Hill neighborhoods
    • Enjoy an eye-opening look at one of the most politically and culturally important cities in America
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