Philadelphia Women's History Walking Tour: Uncover Untold Stories

Uncover the untold stories of Philadelphia’s badass women on this unique walking tour. Discover the forgotten founder, lesbian pioneers, women in medicine and art, and LGBTQ leaders.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence Hall - Discover the story of Hannah Callowhill Penn, our overlooked female founder. Delve into her contributions while visiting the key attractions of Independence Hall Pall.
  • Liberty Bell Center - Capture a memorable photo with the iconic Liberty Bell.
  • The President’s House - Learn about Ona Judge and her daring escape from…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable Local Guide
Additional Information

Fed up with the monotonous recitals about George Washington and Benjamin Franklin? Exhausted by nonstop tales of 18th-century tech moguls and self-styled ‘men of significance’? Fret not! We’ve crafted an experience tailored for your curiosity.
Step right up and join us in an unconventional tour of Philadelphia. Stroll in the footsteps of the…

Location
Independence Visitor Center
Market Street
Meet your guide at 6th and Market (599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). Look for the Visitor's Center. Meet right outside on the corner.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ccrock08
Jul 13, 2026
USA Needs More Badass Women - We need more women like Hannah Callowhill Penn who assumed the duties of governorship when her husband William Penn languished after a series of strokes. She ran the state of Pennsylvania for many years after thwarting her oldest son’s attempts to claim the family home following his father’s death. Bad boy! Badass woman! We learned this and several other stories whilst touring the great city of Philadelphia during the Semiquincentennial celebrations. Thank goodness the guides dispensed with the typical, boring “where you from” introductions. I would have appreciated an overview, however, of what was going to happen.
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Sabrinamd900zm
Jun 30, 2026
My Favorite Philly Walk! - This tour was exactly what I hoped for—inspirational stories of women that are difficult to find in the large-scale historical centers. My tour guide, Alice, is a history teacher who made the experience captivating, personal, and safe—like a nice long walk with a good friend. I haven't stopped talking about this experience and I’ll remember it forever.
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Sabrina_m
Jun 30, 2026
Definitely do this. - This tour was exactly what I hoped for—inspirational stories of women that are difficult to find in the large-scale historical centers. My tour guide, Alice, is a history teacher who made the experience captivating, personal, and safe—like a nice long walk with a good friend. I haven't stopped talking about this experience and I’ll remember it forever.
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Elizabethhj7836ca
May 27, 2026
Awesome tour with Joey! - The tour was so amazing and insightful! Joey was a great guide with a good sense of humor who taught me so much about Philadelphia's history and the women who have shaped it. I would highly recommend to those looking to learn more about the city's background and some historical women they might not be aware of!
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Natasha_m
May 26, 2026
Badass women's history walking tour was badass! - Zoe, our guide, was phenomenal- knowledgeable, passionate, and prepared. I've lived in Philly for 20 years and learned a lot. The tour was a full two hours and it flew by.
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Christine_j
May 16, 2026
Outstanding tour! - This was a great tour with tons of information I did not know about important women in Philadelphia history. The guide was very informative and interesting. Highly recommend!
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Robert_m
May 5, 2026
Really interesting alternative tour - Really good alternative tour. Learned about things you wouldn't normally expect to learn on a walking tour, so well worth it, even if you're not from the LGBTQ+ community.
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Knowsnyc
Mar 15, 2026
Wonderful. Don’t miss this. - I grew up in Philadelphia and never learned anything Joey taught us. We were the only two people on the 2-hour walking tour. We enjoyed every second and will take all the tours this company offers. Our guide, Joe’s, was well-prepared with photos to show us. He welcomed our questions and showed us even more than promised. Highly recommend!
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Csxxxxxxx
Mar 10, 2026
Tour is absolutely worth it - Loved this tour! Learned so much about the untold stories and history (herstory!) of important women in Philadelphia who shaped the world. Zoe was an excellent guide - knowledgeable, interesting, attentive. Highly recommend!
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Jimber68
Feb 14, 2026
Great tour for locals and visitors - Great small group tour with Rebecca, who is a wonderful guide. This is a good tour for locals as well as Philly visitors and we learned a lot about lesser known, but important figures in Philly and American history. I'll be going back for some of their other tours since we live nearby and they were so friendly and knowledgeable. Meeting up to start the tour was easy and pace was not hurried.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).