Upcoming Meetings
September 8, 7-9 pm
In person at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church
On Wed. September 8, the monthly meeting will kick off at 7 pm with a talk by Old Pine Conservancy Historian Dan Campbell, “How the Dead Speak to Us.” The talk will be at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, 412 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19106. At this point, plans are to hold the talk inside the church, but if covid becomes a concern, the talk will be moved outdoors to the burial ground.
SUMMER HIATUS – NO MONTHLY MEETING IN AUGUST. IN-PERSON MONTHLY MEETINGS ARE PLANNED TO RESUME IN SEPTEMBER.
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 $50 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.
2021 APT fees are waived for all 2020 members.
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 128 as of December 2019, is a Pennsylvania non-profit 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.
Recent reviews on APT
Wonderful tour guides who are great at story telling to weave the rich history of Philadelph
I just completed all four legs of the River to River 12 hour tour. Had a different guide for each section and they were all wonderful!
Thanks for a great day and also for the chance to have dinner with the guides! Excellent day!
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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
Everyone connected to Philadelphia’s thriving tourism industry is invited to join APT as well as anyone interested in Philadelphia and its history.
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Membership Specialties
- Women’s History Tour
- African American Tour
- Master Guides Tour
- Immigrant History Tour
- LGBTQ History Tour
What’s New at APT
Statement of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides The APT Board commends the City of Philadelphia for its support of LGBTQAI+ rights in Fulton v Philadelphia.
Changes to APT Board In the wake of Bob Skiba’s resignation, Toni Levitt stepped up as the new VP and Karen Sutton joined as Director-at-Large.
Statement of the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides APT condemns systemic racism and institutionalized violence, acknowledges the problem of white privilege in historic storytelling, and pledges to play its part in the solution.
Street Renaming Initiatives The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) headed up initiatives to rename parts of Market and Sixth Streets in honor of the founding fathers and black history.
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