Why choose this Philadelphia tour ?

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.



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What makes Philadelphia’s Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour a unique experience ?

The tour begins outside Christ Church.

The tour passes Penn’s Landing.

The tour passes several piers including the Race Street Pier.

The tour passes under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

The tour passes Cavanaugh’s River Deck.

The tour passes the Wood Street Steps.

The tour takes you down Elfreth’s Alley.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels


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Philadelphia’s Lost Waterfront: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not Included

  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

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Special Instructions:

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    This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

    DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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    1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
    2. Create an account
    3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
    4. Enter your code then select Download Now

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    • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
    • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
    • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
    • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

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  • This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.