South Philly Art Tour - Small Group Walking Tour
Overview
Inclusions
- Local, English-speaking guide
- Admission to the Philadelphia Magic Gardens
- A donation to a local community art organization
- Entry/Admission - Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
What to expect
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Stop At: South Street, 301 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Your tour starts on South Street - one of the most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods of Philadelphia. From here, your guide will lead you through the surrounding neighborhoods, weaving through hidden alleys that are home to quaint homes and incredible public art.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Throughout your tour, you'll weave in and out of the streets and alleys of Bella Vista, the neighborhood surrounding the Italian Market and Magic Gardens. Here, you'll see how Philadelphia's first suburb has changed in the last 200+ years, including beautiful homes, gardens, and public art.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, 1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1936
Unlike anything you've seen or experienced before, visiting the Magic Gardens is to take a trip into Wonderland. This incredible larger-than-life 3D art installation is the life's work of Isaiah Zagar - and a living piece where he still works regularly. Merging the profound with the ridiculous, the philosophical with the everyday, Zagar captures the imagination with his work - showing us how many men's trash can become our collective treasure. Once we arrive, you'll have as much time as you want to explore the space. When your official tour time is up, you're welcome to stay for longer, or venture out onto South Street for a different type of colorful experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Guide was awesome down to earth very accommodating, personable,and knowledgeable about the area and history on top of off all the places to check out in the area. The art tour was everything and more, it was like walking through a fairytale. LOVED IT!!!
Guide was awesome down to earth very accommodating, personable,and knowledgeable about the area and history on top of off all the places to check out in the area. The art tour was everything and more, it was like walking through a fairytale. LOVED IT!!!Chuck did a wonderful job of showcasing just a sampling of art options (street art, art organizations, art shops, playhouses, etc) for my 13 year old and I...this was a fun excursion, and the tidbits of Philly history was a perfect blend of the world of creativity and imperfections of man's creat...
Chuck did a wonderful job of showcasing just a sampling of art options (street art, art organizations, art shops, playhouses, etc) for my 13 year old and I...this was a fun excursion, and the tidbits of Philly history was a perfect blend of the world of creativity and imperfections of man's creation of the perfect City in the days' of Mr. Penn.Charles has a love for and a deep knowledge of Philadelphia. The stops on the tour were so well narrated. Charles’ ability to interact with such a diverse group of strangers makes us want to do more of these walking tours. He was conscious of time and people’s post-tour plans to ensure we could f...
Charles has a love for and a deep knowledge of Philadelphia. The stops on the tour were so well narrated. Charles’ ability to interact with such a diverse group of strangers makes us want to do more of these walking tours. He was conscious of time and people’s post-tour plans to ensure we could fit everything in. We should all find our passion in life like he has! Thank you for making my husband’s birthday special!What a great tour! South Street is such an interesting area of the city, and Adam really brought the story of it's art and culture alive. I particularly enjoyed hearing about how the up and down history of the street and surrounding neighborhood allowed artists and their art to set roots and gro...
What a great tour! South Street is such an interesting area of the city, and Adam really brought the story of it's art and culture alive. I particularly enjoyed hearing about how the up and down history of the street and surrounding neighborhood allowed artists and their art to set roots and grow. It's exciting to know that such a vibrant part of my own past (I'm a 30+ year resident of Philly) is still thriving. I highly recommend!What a great tour in a great neighborhood. The art and artist's backgrounds were fantastic. Shelley was perfect. Relaying info while keeping us moving. Highly recommend.
What a great tour in a great neighborhood. The art and artist's backgrounds were fantastic. Shelley was perfect. Relaying info while keeping us moving. Highly recommend.This was a really fun and informative tour; although I've lived in Philly for 20+ years there is so much I haven't yet seen. Dick was our guide and he is incredibly knowledgeable; he entertained questions throughout the tour and his great personality really added to the enjoyment of the event. ...
This was a really fun and informative tour; although I've lived in Philly for 20+ years there is so much I haven't yet seen. Dick was our guide and he is incredibly knowledgeable; he entertained questions throughout the tour and his great personality really added to the enjoyment of the event. I am very much looking forward to more of these activities!