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Walking Tour of Philadelphia Historic Jewish Quarter

New To The Site! Philadelphia, USA

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2 hours (Approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Admission to various synagogues- dependent upon their current policies
  • Snacks

Meeting Location

Meeting point

South 6th Street & Spruce Street, S 6th St & Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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SE corner

End point

Society Hill Synagogue, 418 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 6/28/2021 - 2/22/2026
    Monday - Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Friday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    Sunday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What To Expect

South Street

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-120553P1

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