Upcoming Meetings
October 11, 7-8:30 pm
APT will kick off its next meeting with a talk “The Enduring Legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette: Celebrating the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Triumphant Return to the United States.” Presenting is Graham Brent, chair of the Philadelphia Lafayette Bicentennial Committee. He will discuss the program being developed to spotlight Lafayette’s achievements in the Revolutionary War as well in the areas of civil rights and social justice.
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.
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 159 as of May 2023, 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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Training
The APT annual training program prepares tour guides while attracting many members of the public fascinated with Philadelphia history.
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- Women’s History Tour
- African American Tour
- Master Guides Tour
- Immigrant History Tour
- LGBTQ History Tour
What’s New at APT
Philadelphia City Elections 2023. Candidate responses to the APT questionnaire are in! Click on APT Questionnaire Responses 0523 to read the opinions and perspectives of 19 mayoral and city council candidates. Check out our other resources for voters too.
Changes to APT Board. Director-at-Large Judy Shulman has stepped down and Amy Kobeta has stepped up into her place. Thanks to both for serving APT!
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