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.
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.
- 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…
- 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
- Live guided tour
- Live guided tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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…
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.
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.