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Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

A nonprofit that works to protect Philadelphia's old buildings and neighborhoods. Its volunteer guides lead walking tours on weekends from May into November, each one covering a different part of the city.

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What they do

Buy a ticket for a walking tour, usually led by a volunteer guide, or train to become a volunteer guide. Guides attend training and pass a written certification exam.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Volunteer-led walking tours, usually Saturdays at 10 am and Sundays at 2 pm, May through October, with a few more tours in November.

Days
Saturday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Daytime
Season
Fall

Neighborhood walking tours (meeting point listed on each tour; a few tours are in nearby suburbs or Camden, NJ)

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Open the upcoming tours page, choose a tour, and click Register to buy a ticket in advance. To ask about becoming a guide, email info@preservationalliance.com or call 215-546-1146..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A public tour usually runs 1.5 to 2 hours, rain or shine. A volunteer guide leads the group and talks through a headset, and you hear through an earpiece or through your own wired headphones. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing.

Tips for your first visit

  • Check the meeting spot on the tour's listing before you go, since it changes from tour to tour.
  • Bring wired headphones with a standard headphone jack if you want your own. Bluetooth headphones and Apple's own headphone jack do not work with the tour audio.
  • Dress for the weather, because tours run rain or shine.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Public tours are open to anyone who buys a ticket in advance, and each listing has a Register button. Becoming a guide takes training and a written exam, so that path is less open..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Public tours are listed at $18 each, bought online in advance. Private tours need a $200 deposit for up to 10 people, plus $20 for each extra person. Students, children 18 and under, and Art-Reach or PA ACCESS card holders can ask about discounts.
How often
Drop in whenever you like

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High

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