Secrets and Scandals (Philly's Logan Circle)

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Secrets & Scandals

Beyond the surface of beautiful architecture and photographic vistas in Philadelphia, there is a deep layer of the eccentric. Battles of the Bone Wars, breaking a will over art, religious riots and cults, graffiti about resurrection, public executions, and a city wide curse and oh so much more!

Philadelphia’s wealth of history is a treasure trove of hidden gems of the weird and bizarre.

Follow Free Tours By Foot as we pluck out the most eclectic and unique nuggets to share with you as we explore Logan Circle and all it beholds.

Beyond the surface of beautiful architecture and photographic vistas, there is a deep layer of the eccentric. Battles of the Bone Wars, breaking a will over art, religious riots and cults, graffiti about resurrection, public executions, a city-wide curse, and oh so much more!

This tour is PG-13 for gore and scandal but can be censored for family-friendly audiences.

But the best tales come from mining the deepest and darkest for those bravest enough for the naughty Philly past.

Things and sites we cover on this tour:

  • Franklin Institute
  • Barnes Foundation
  • All Wars Memorial
  • Academy of Natural Sciences
  • Toynbee Tile
  • Swan Fountain
  • Mormon Temple
  • William Penn Statue
  • The Basilica of St. Peter and Paul
  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko
  • Mace’s Crossing
  • Comcast Building

TOUR INFORMATION

Reservations: REQUIRED. Click here to reserve.

Start: The tour begins from the Free Library Parkway Central Branch steps at 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA 19103. (map) The guide will be inside the building in the main lobby. Look for your guide in ORANGE!

End: Comcast Center Lobby at 17th Street and JFK Blvd.

Duración: Approximately 1.5

When: Please check our full calendario for the most up-to-date information! Reservations are required for all tours. 

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