Medical History Tour of Philadelphia
Learn about Philadelphia's unique medical history. In a city of firsts, Philadelphia paved the way for medicine and public health. Explore the origins of our medical institutions, hear about women in medicine, and learn about what continues to make our city unique in terms of our medical landscape.
Inclusive Medical History Tour: Shaping Philadelphia’s Public History
Join us for an exploration of the social history of our medical institutions, doctors and nurses who made their mark on Philadelphia, and defining moments of our medical history.
Philadelphia’s Incredible Medical History You Thought You Knew
Tour Includes:
The Yellow Fever Epidemic of1793 and its leaders: Benjamin Rush and Richard Allen
The incredible history of women in medicine in Philadelphia
Barbara Gittings and the declassification of homosexuality as a mental illness
Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital
Mazzoni Center and the Trans Wellness Conference
Duration: two hours
Availability: Tours are available on request.
Cost: Private walking tours cost $490 for the first 10 people and cost $49 per additional person.
Reviews of Medical History Tour of Philadelphia
"Joey and Rebecca were incredible guides - they were friendly, enthusiastic about the topic, and had an impressive depth of knowledge. The tour included a discussion of the Yellow Fever outbreak and the long term social and political impacts that it had on the city. I was amazed to learn about the Women's Medical College and the local, national, and international role that it played in training female physicians. I loved their focus on telling the stories of people who are often overlooked in historical accounts."
— Chris H, Philadelphia
"wow, we had a great experience…The tour was great; it focused a little bit on some big Philadelphia names and the yellow fever epidemic, but then delved into some lesser known heroes of the medical world including people of color and LGBTQ folks. The guides were knowledgeable and very friendly and definitely know their stuff!"
— Rosanne M, Philadelphia
Contact us to book!
This tour is only available on a private basis. Please let us know how many people will be joining the tour, and your availability! We look forward to touring you around town.
(484) 416-0140
1315 Walnut Street, Suite #300
Philadelphia, PA 19107