UPCOMING MEETINGS
Wednesday, March 11, 7 pm
At March’s monthly meeting of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT), Doug Miller will discuss the life and times of William Penn’s second wife Hannah Callowhill Penn, who ran the government for six years after Penn suffered a stroke … and for eight years after he died. Join us for the meeting at Philly’s Gourmet Steaks, 114 Market Street.
Arrive early for dinner and drinks! The meeting will be in person and livestreamed on Zoom. Look for the Zoom link a few days before the meeting in the ‘Tour Talk” newsletter.
The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) holds monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm which feature a guest speaker on a topic of historical significance in Philadelphia or a field trip for a behind-the-scenes tour of a local historic site.
Meetings are open to aspiring and working tour guides as well as anyone with an interest in Philadelphia-focused history. Attend one meeting for free and then it is $60 to join the association for the year or $10 per monthly meeting event.
Please join us for convivial company, good food, fascinating presentations, and lively discussions.
ABOUT APT
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 for every visitor in our city. The Association conducts the Education and Certification Program for Philadelphia city guides. APT, with a membership of over 230 individual and corporate members in early 2026, is a Pennsylvania 501(c)6 nonprofit organization.
Philadelphia tour guides take great pride in the services they provide to visitors and local residents exploring the rich historical, architectural, and cultural resources of Philadelphia.
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Certification
The APT Guide Certification Programs assess basic and master competency for anyone wishing to work as a Philadelphia tour guide.
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Membership
If you’re connected to Philadelphia’s thriving tourism industry or interested in Philadelphia and its history, we invite you to join APT.
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Training
The APT annual training program prepares tour guides while attracting many members of the public fascinated with Philadelphia history.
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