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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

By The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour
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Ages 0-120, max of 40 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • In-Person Guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Please meet the guide holding a "Black Journey Tour" sign outside of the Market Street entrance in front of the Independence Visitors Center.
End:
  • Commodore John Barry Statue, 111 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 130374P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 130374P1

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Itinerary
  • 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    Please meet the guide holding a "Black Journey Tour" sign outside of the Market Street entrance in front of the Independence Visitors Center.
  • Pass by
    Independence Hall
  • 1
    Pass by
    Liberty Bell Center
    Congress Hall
  • 2
    Pass by
    Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
  • 111 S Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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  • The Black Journey Philadelphia Walking Tour
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    Joined in June 2019
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent!
    Great tour filled with lots of rich history! Raina was a great tour guide and was very passionate about her city and all that she wanted to educate us on. I'd highly recommend.
    Written June 9, 2019
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PJ H
Washington DC, DC119 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was an amazing walking tour of independence square and landmarks and buildings around it from a black history perspective. Learned a ton from our tour guide Myjule. Highly recommend.
Written July 30, 2021
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RPMPhilly
Philadelphia, PA172 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021
Raina, our tour guide, was terrific, a great storyteller, and an outstanding creator of a fantastic triptik to the past with an emphasis and lens of people of African descent. Now that I type that I realize that statement is unclear. The tour, written by an attorney with incredible knowledge and perspective, is an opportunity to learn a more inclusive history of our nation's earliest days. Be prepared to see more in our nation's past which we don't often learn about in history books. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and listened carefully the whole time.
Written June 6, 2021
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Guide62532790870
Cherry Hill, NJ1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
Raina is the tour guide and did an excellent job. The tour started at the visitor center and that’s where Raina greeted me with her awesome personality. She’s very knowledgeable in what she is doing. Learned a lot about African American history in Philly that you don’t learn elsewhere. Highly recommend this tour!
Written June 8, 2019
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Evergy
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our tour guide Raina was wonderful!! She was enthusiastic, energetic and very knowledgeable and interesting! Even on a hot and humid day in Philly, we had the best time!!
Written July 21, 2024
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Juanita A B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
I went on this tour in the summer of 2023. The tour and tour guide were excellent. I learned a great deal about black life in early Philadelphia.
Written July 21, 2024
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Jerrisha M
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
This was an excellent experience! So glad I weathered the (literal) storm. I am so much more knowledgeable having taken this excursion with Myjewel.
Written March 4, 2024
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Marcus S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
Great tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and funny. I learned a lot about the Philadelphia area, black and indigenous history.
Written September 26, 2023
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Robin D
Mariposa, CA1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
Wonderful tour absolutely filled with amazing facts and historical insights. I am a teacher who has taught the typical facts about slavery, and this was quite the experience. I highly recommend!
Written July 3, 2023
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Tiffany N
Pembroke Pines, FL12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This is a must for any one interested in learning the rich African American history of Philadelphia. Myjewel was so knowledgeable and had a sense of humor! So glad I booked this tour. Highly recommend it!
Written October 9, 2022
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Gwenn M
Philadelphia, PA2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This tour was nice, educational, enlightening & fascinating! Tour guides were great! I recommend to all! I’m from Philly!
Written August 29, 2021
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