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Philadelphia Private Walking Tour: Gilded Age Architecture

Philadelphia

Discover the opulent Gilded Age architecture of Philadelphia on a private walking tour. Explore iconic buildings from the mid-1800s to the present, showcasing Beaux Arts, Chicago, and International styles.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Reading Terminal Market - One of the last old time food halls in the US
Loews Philadelphia Hotel - First International Style Building in the U.S.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - The oldest art school in the US and a magnificent example of Frank Furness’ architecture
Masonic Temple - View the exterior of this magnificent structure
City Hall Visitor Center - Walk around this great 2nd Empire Baroque Building
Macy’s Philadelphia - View the Markey Street National Bank across the Street and then enter the John Wanamaker Building
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia - See the former Girard Bank Building then the Land Title Building across Chestnut Street
The Union League of Philadelphia - Great 2nd empire baroque structure
The Bellevue Hotel - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt - Once the grandest hotel in America
Academy of Music - Original home of the Philadelphia Orchestra
The Drexel Building - Great copy of the Strozzi Palace in Florence
Shops at Liberty Place - Two towers that broke the 548’ height barrier
Comcast Center - 1st and 2nd tallest buildings in Philadelphia
Penn Center/Suburban Station - Art Deco headquarters of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Love Park - Tour ends at the Love sculpture

What's Included

Live guided tour

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Information

This Walking Tour will guide you past and into some of Philadelphia’s most noteworthy architectural structures. The plethora of buildings in this zone dates back from the mid-1800’s and extends until now. Architectural designs vary from the elegant Beaux Arts, through the distinct Chicago style, and up to the innovative International style. Along the way, we’ll also feast our eyes on the most recent and towering high-rises of Center City.