Through architecture, learn how religion affected 18th century society on this tour of the city's oldest religious structures: from the simple design of the Arch Street Friends Meeting House built in 1804 to the exquisite Georgian-style Christ Church built 1727-1741.

The Preservation Alliance Architectural Walking Tours run, rain or shine, Saturdays at 10am and 2pm, Sundays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 6pm from May through October. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students with ID. Children 10 and under are free if accompanied by an adult. Reservations are not required.

Tours are led by a lively group of experienced and enthusiastic volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share a passion for architecture, urban design and social history. Tours range from Center City locales, including Society Hill and Rittenhouse Square, to historic neighborhoods, such as Fishtown and Chestnut Hill, to suburban enclaves including Haddonfield and Media. There are also specialized tours such as the popular “Littlest Streets” and “Art Deco Philadelphia.”

The tours, which originated at the Foundation for Architecture in 1986, have enhanced understanding of the region’s architectural heritage for thousands of participants and have received awards and accolades. Philadelphia magazine honored the walking tours with a 2008 “Best of Philly” Award, noting they are the “best reason to take a walk.”

 

 

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