The APT Certification written exam, based mainly on information in the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides HANDBOOK, covers the history, people, and places of importance in Philadelphia. It tests knowledge of the basic facts about the city that any guide giving solid, professional tours of both the Historic District and Center City would know. It […]
On Sunday March 5, 1-3 pm, the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides (APT) will hold a workshopping event for tour guides. At the Old City sites of Christ Church and Franklin Court, two guides will share what they say on tour at that site, and then all of the participants will discuss. The idea is […]
Recording of George Boudreau's talk as well as an update on the Carpenters' Hall fire recovery effort is available on the APT YouTube Channel. The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides holds its next monthly meeting on Wednesday March 8 at 7 pm. The meeting will be in person at Philly's Gourmet Steaks, 114 Market Street […]
TIME CHANGE: The book club will begin at 7:30 pm. The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides will hold its next book club meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 7 pm on zoom. The featured selection is Women in George Washington's World, a collection of essays edited by Charlene M. Boyer Lewis and APT's own George […]
Do health or mobility issues make it challenging to do walking tours? Are you reluctant to be out and about with large groups of people? Would you like another option for sharing your knowledge beyond just those who can come to Philadelphia in person? Last month's 'how to' presentation covered the technology behind virtual and […]