Private tour in Philadelphia Keshler T
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There is a lot more to Philadelphia than Ben Franklin, cheesesteaks, and the Liberty Bell. Philly is a living history lesson filled with stories, conflicts, food, and defiance. IT'S THE BEGINNING OF AMERICA. The Declaration of Independence from the Crown. The first capital of the United States. The first protest for the abolition of slavery. Home of the first to knock out Mohammad Ali. That is what exists in the city of Brotherly Love. If coming to Philadelphia, whether it is a long layover, weekend getaway, or your a Sunday Historian; booking a tour with me is not simply learning a few facts but your first step in becoming a Philadelphian. This is your introduction. From Betsy Ross' House to the churches of Fishtown and onward to the Calle de Oro. You will see it all. I look forward to being your guide. Aww Right! (Philadelphian for Ok. ) Member Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides Member Historical Society of Pennsylvania Contributing Writer with Hidden Philadelphia
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Starting with the Lenape (Delaware) Indians, the original inhabitants of both Philadelphia and the surrounding region, we trace the growth and development of William Penn's "green country towne" to it's current incarnation as a UNESCO world heritage site. Some of the topics covered: Quakers. Design of Philadelphia. Christ Church (photo stop). Revolutionary War. Liberty Bell (photo stop). Slavery. Industrialization. Rebirth of Philadelphia. Art Museum (photo stop) Reading Terminal Market (lunch and photo stop)
We had an excellent time learning about our nation's and Philly's history with Keshler! He catered the tour to our individual interests and kept both adults and kids (ages 9 + 12) interested and engaged. We enjoyed learning the history of this city from a person who grew up here. We enjoyed it so much, we signed up for Philly 102!
Outstanding tour. Learned a ton. Entertained a 21yo college student and his mom fully. Stopped for a cheesesteak. Learned about historic chocolate and bought some. Saw the history come alive. Tour felt tailored to what we had more interest in doing. I know lots more about The Greene Country Town and Quakers than ever before. Highly recommended!
An incredibly educational and memorable tour! We all left having learned new and fascinating details about American history. Keshler was a great tour guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and able to bring history to life. He skillfully connected past events to today’s world, making the experience both interesting and relatable. We can’t recommend him highly enough!
Keshler is a fantastic guide. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with him. The pacing of the tour and the information shared suited our family well. Good balance of both historical and present day content. The Philadelphia-specific food items were amazing. Overall, a great experience!
A wonderful man, he loves sharing his knowledge of Philadelphia history and current culture. He was patient with me when I booked the wrong date of our arrival. You will enjoy your day with him.
We booked TWO tours with Keshler and so that should be all you need to know about our experience and satisfaction. HIGHLY endorse his knowledge and his persona.
Starting in Olde City we will trace the history of the city while making stops at Elfreth's Alley, The Liberty Bell, Art Museum, Burial Ground of Ben Franklin, and wrap up at Reading Terminal for lunch.
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This tour is a mix of walking and mass transit. Private transportation is not included. For those who have difficulty walking, large groups, or individuals that would rather experience the tour by vehicle i can assist in hiring a private car, van, or coach. Please inquire for details.
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