Medical History Tour of Philadelphia

Learn about Philadelphia's amazing and unique medical history.

Medical history tours are two hours long and are available on request. Private walking tours cost $490 for the first 10 people, and cost $49 per additional person.

Inclusive Medical History Tour: Shaping Philadelphia’s Public History

Learn about America's first female doctors, the rise of public health and what continues to make medicine in Philadelphia cutting edge today. 

Philadelphia’s Incredible Medical History You Thought You Knew

 

Tour Includes:​

  • The Yellow Fever Epidemic1793 leaders: Benjamin Rush and Richard Allen

  • The incredible history of Women in Medicine in Philadelphia

  • Barbara Gittings and homosexuality as a mental illness

  • Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital

  • Mazzoni Center and more

 

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.

info@beyondthebelltours.com
(484) 416-0140

1315 Walnut Street, Suite #320
Philadelphia, PA 19107