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In front of the Vilna Shul
In the Vilna Shul
4th and Bainbridge
In Kesher Israel
South Street

Walking Tour of Philadelphia Historic Jewish Quarter

By Michael Schatz
Free cancellation available
Price is $480 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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  • 2h
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Overview

Come see where the turn of the 20th century Jewish immigrants lived, worked, prayed and played. Includes synagogues, banks, bakeries, schools. Dr. Schatz is an expert in Philadelphia Jewish History and shares his own family story as we point out the various buildings and institutions in the neighborhood. We usually can enter at least one currently active synagogue (depends on their hours), as well as the local Jewish kosher bakery. Snacks on your own, and donations at the synagogue are welcome.

Activity location

  • South Street
    • 301 South St,
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mikveh Israel Cemetery
    • 831 Spruce Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Walking Tour of Philadelphia Historic Jewish Quarter in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Opening hours: Sun 10:00am-4:00pm
  • English

Come see where the turn of the 20th century Jewish immigrants lived, worked, prayed and played. Includes synagogues, banks, bakeries, schools. Dr. Schatz is an expert in Philadelphia Jewish History and shares his own family story as we point out the various buildings and institutions in the neighborhood. We usually can enter at least one currently active synagogue (depends on their hours), as well as the local Jewish kosher bakery. Snacks on your own, and donations at the synagogue are welcome.

Language options: English
Price details
$480.00 x 1 Traveler$480.00

Total
Price is $480.00
Until Sat, Apr 27

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedadmission to various synagogues- dependent upon their current policies
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

South Street
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Society Hill (Pass by)
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.
Independence National Historical Park (Pass by)
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSouth Street
    • 301 South St,
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMikveh Israel Cemetery
    • 831 Spruce Street
    • 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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