Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Christ Church
The tour begins outside Christ Church.
2. Penn's Landing
The tour passes Penn's Landing.
3. Race Street Pier
The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
4. Benjamin Franklin Bridge
The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
5. Cavanaugh's River Deck
The tour passes Cavanaugh's River Deck.
6. Wood Street Steps
The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.
7. Elfreth's Alley
The tour takes you down Elfreth's Alley.

Inclusion

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Exclusion

Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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