ABOUT APT
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The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) was founded in 2008 to bring professional and volunteer guides together, to act as a voice for our membership, and to ensure a high quality experience to every visitor to our city. APT, with a membership of over 120 as of March, 2013, is a Pennsylvania non-profit organization.
APT knows that our city's tour guides take great pride in the services they provide both visitors and local residents in exploring the rich historical, architectural and cultural resources of Philadelphia.
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APT at the Fireman's Hall Museum
MEMBERSHIP
If you're a Philadelphia tour guide or are involved in the city's tourism industry, APT has a lot to offer you. In addition to individual membership, APT now offers a Corporate Associate Membership for corporations and organizations. See our Membership page for information on the benefits we offer and for information on how to join APT.
MEETINGS
APT members usually meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm. See "NEXT MEETING" on this page, left, for the date, time and place. Each meeting begins with a presentation by a guest speaker on topics ranging from 18th century clothing to current issues and concerns.
You're welcome to join us anytime for convivial company, good food, fascinating presentations and lively discussions. We encourage you to drop by up to two times as our guest. After that, if you'd like to attend meetings and talks, we ask that you either become a member, or make a donation of $10 per lecture.
To learn about other APT special events, workshops and speakers, see "UPCOMING" on this page, left.
APT behind the scenes tour of Fort Mifflin
TRAINING PROGRAM
Beginning on January 30, 2013, we are very pleased to offer our annual highly successful series of lectures on Philadelphia. The lecture series is a wonderful overview for both new and seasoned guides or for anyone interested in the city's history. You don't need to be an APT member or even a guide to attend. There's more information about APT tour guide training and our lecture series on the Training page.
APT tour guide CERTIFICATION
In 2011, APT began testing and certifying Philadelphia tour guides for basic knowledge of Philadelphia history, people and sites. The APT Education and Certification Committee, chaired by President Emeritus Ed Mauger, is now working on a Master Guide certification for Philadelphia. To learn more about the programs, or how you can become an APT Certified Tour Guide, see the Certification page on this site.
THE TOUR GUIDES HANDBOOK
To promote high professional standards we have published a Tour Guides Handbook, an invaluable resource to anyone in the Philadelphia tourism industry.
For more information on the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides Handbook and CD see the Handbook page, or purchase a copy at the APT Store.
FACEBOOK
Want up to the minute APT news, comments and insights? Have something to share? Visit APT on Facebook here. Worried about privacy? You don't even have to be a Facebook member to view our page.
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