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Great for hot weather
Audio tours are great for hot weather because you can stop by and go inside to cool down. Can't do that with tours with a guide
Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 40 min–1h
- Price from
- $8 / person
- Location
- Philadelphia, United States
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- 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.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $8
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The tour begins outside Christ Church.
Penn's Landing
The tour passes Penn's Landing.
Race Street Pier
The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
The tour passes Cavanaugh's River Deck.
The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.
Elfreth's Alley
The tour takes you down Elfreth's Alley.
What's included
Included
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
Not included
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
3 reviews
How it compares in Philadelphia
- Starting price $8 is 84% below the typical $50 for tours of similar length in Philadelphia
Excurgo comparison of 262 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 40 min–1h. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $8 per person for this Philadelphia experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Philadelphia's Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Such interesting history!
Really interesting tour. Learned a lot. Liked that it is your own pace. We were able to check out a vintage market and get lunch. It just starts up again when you do
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Walk the Waterfront-
Informative and listening was great with earbuds. Some of the directions were confusing but we finally got back on track.
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