Walking Tour of Philadelphia Historic Jewish Quarter

Benefit from personalized attention on this private walking tour of Philadelphia's historic Jewish Quarter. Take a deep dive into one of the nation's first cities and its faith history through engaging guided commentary as you walk. Stops include bakeries, schools, banks, and synagogues throughout some of Philly's oldest neighborhoods.

Walking tour lets you get to know the city on foot
Informative guided commentary as you travel
Private tour for your party only
Plenty of personalized attention and chances to ask questions

What To Expect

South Street

South Street was the commercial hub of the immigrant Jewish quarter. We walk through the neighborhoods both north and south of it, stopping to see various former and current synagogues, the Hebrew school, immigrant bank, bath houses, theaters, union halls, restaurants and a currently open kosher Jewish bakery.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Society Hill

We begin our walking tour along Spruce and Pine Streets in the Society Hill Neighborhood. We see Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Vilna Shul, and Society Hill Synagogue.
• Admission Ticket Included

Independence National Historical Park

Our walking tour is just to the south of Independence National Historic Park. It is easy to include the Jewish Quarter Walking tour when you visit the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Museum, or the National Museum of American Jewish History.
• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

admission to various synagogues- dependent upon their current policies

Exclude

Snacks

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