Philadelphia Private Tours  and Philadelphia Small Group Tours

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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My wife and I had an absolutely delightful tour yesterday with Joella as we were given a perfect overview of the key historic sites around the Old City and City Center of Philadelphia! It was our first day of our week-long visit to this wonderful city, filled with history related to the founding of our republic. Joella immediately asked what our desires were for our tour so she could customize her plans accordingly. She was excited about sharing valuable insight about the places we visited and her tour was the perfect mix of walking, standing, and resting along the way during our three-hour tour. We were completely satisfied with her choices and would certainly recommend her walking tour to other visitors to Philadelphia who also want a tour that stands out among many available here in the City of Brotherly Love. One of the things that capped our excellent tour was the three of us sharing our reflections on some of the key sites Joella led us through, including how the historical events and "sides" of the political and moral issues of that time period are still reflected in many of today's world events. Thank you, Joella - and thank you Context!
Charlene was very knowledgeable, a great communicator and tailored our walking tour to our needs.
We had the absolute BEST tour with John! I lived in Philadelphia for a few years and John took us to places I had never experienced. I loved learning about history from a different angle, and especially enjoyed our time in Elfreth's Alley and Christ Church. We would do the tour again in a heart beat! Highly recommend for anyone- even those who live in the city and want to do something different. Thank you, John, for an incredible day in the city!
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