Philadelphia Private Tours and Experiences Hosted by Local Experts
With an array of scholars and experts working for Context in Philadelphia, our private and small group guided tours here cover a wide range of topics. One of our favorite eclectic tours is the "Hammer to the Head" History of Medicine Tour of Philadelphia. Did you know that medical history in the New World was made here? From the sordid details of early medical experiments, to advancements that saved lives worldwide, to a trip into the Mütter Museum, a former physician's college that now holds medical oddities, this private tour examines medical history with an intellectually curious bent. We also recommend nerding out on one of America's best art museums on our Philadelphia Museum of Art Tour. And when we're hungry? We head down to the Italian Market for our Philadelphia Food Tour, which looks not only at the legacy of Italian-Americans in the Italian Market, but newer culinary entrants like pho, tacos, and more.
What Context Philadelphia Travelers Say
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Charlene was very personable and professional. She is knowledgeable and passionate about Colonial times and a very good communicator. I'd give her my highest rating.
Lynn
Dec 27, 2024
The tour was a very interesting review of the history of Philadelphia, from an architectural perspective. Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable and easy to work with. If you want to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, you need to visit those separately.
Ray
Nov 12, 2024
Charlene was a fabulous tour guide!
She has such a vast knowledge of Philadelphia’s history that she actually made it come to life for us.
We enjoyed every moment of our three hours and learned an enormous amount about colonial, Philadelphia history, and the role that leaders such as Benjamin Franklin played in American history!
Aaron
Nov 10, 2024