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The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview
Uncover Philadelphia’s dynamic African-American heritage during this Black history-focused walking tour. Learn about the lives of enslaved people, including the daring escape of Martha Washington’s handmaid, and the Black pastor who founded African Methodist Episcopal Church. You’ll cover the city’s top attractions along the way, including the Liberty Bell and Congress Hall.
- A Black history-themed walking tour of Philadelphia
- Listen to the little-known stories behind the city’s dynamic African American heritage
- Learn how enslaved people lived during colonial times—and how some broke free
- Tick off major attractions along the way, including the iconic Liberty Bell
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Departure & Return
Independence Visitor Center , 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
Independence Hall , 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAPlease meet the guide holding a "Black Journey Tour" sign on the NE corder of 6th and Market Streets in front of the Independence Visitors Center.
Suppliers and travelers coordinate start times within the given time periods.
1/20/2022 - 11/11/2022
| Monday: | 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
11/12/2022 - 1/19/2023
| Saturday - Sunday: | 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM |
1/20/2023 - 11/11/2023
| Monday: | 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM |
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- OPERATED BY The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia?
A:The policies on social distancing are:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during The Black Journey: An African-American History Walking Tour of Philadelphia?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Awesome Tour!
Jaquana_M
, Jul 2022
Learning the history of...
Charlotte_L
, Jul 2022
A Black Journey Worth Experiencing!
Sandra_A
, Jul 2022
Through all the pain and suffering of the African slaves how they managed to perserve and eventuall develope communities of their own in Philadelphia, only to have them destroyed and still they prevailed. This tour was so well organized and so informative. I will be reading more of the lives of Blacks in Philadelphia.
Black Philly Tour
Roland_N
, Jul 2022
Very informative tour
Veronica_G
, Jun 2022
All in all, great empowering history
Eliott_C
, Jun 2022
The tour guide, Mijuel,...
Frederick_W
, Jun 2022
The tour guide, Mijuel, was a walking talking encyclopedia. He knew his subject matter well without referring to notes. He definitely enjoys what he does. At times he was comical and light hearted and entertaining. We walked a bit then stopped at the next site while he discussed his information at that site. It was a very informative and enjoyable tour and I will definitely recommend it to others
Enlightening
Caterina_O
, Jun 2022
Great weekend tour of African American presence in Historic District
reginald_H
, May 2022
Great tour
Stephanie_R
, May 2022
The entire tour is...
Dana_M
, May 2022
The entire tour is incredible! We learned so much about the African heritage of Philadelphia and how people were treated, and the good citizens that did help them. The African American journey is uniquely, and honestly shared during this amazing walking tour. History such as this should be a part of all American history books and not just as Black history. Very enlightening information.
Best tour experience
kera_Y
, Mar 2022
Great tour!
Lamar_B
, Mar 2022
Al's Experience
ALAN_K
, Feb 2022
Back to the future
Janet_E
, Feb 2022
Everyone should take this tour!
Monique_C
, Jan 2022
MUST DO!!
MARKLYNE_J
, Oct 2021
A "must" for a visit to Philadelphia
Jenelle_F
, Aug 2021
The other side of the Philly story
Stephanie_M
, Aug 2021
Good information and very interesting to hear Philly history from the African descendant perspective. The tour guide could have managed the group better by finding shaded areas for us to stand and projecting better. When his back was turned to us we had a hard time hearing him, even though he had a mic. Overall, I recommend it.
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