• South Street - South Street served as the bustling commercial center of the immigrant Jewish community. The tour explores neighborhoods both to the north and south, highlighting various former and current synagogues, a Hebrew school, an immigrant bank, bathhouses, theaters, union halls, restaurants, and a kosher Jewish bakery that is still in operation.
• Society Hill - The walking tour begins along Spruce and Pine Streets in the Society Hill neighborhood. Key sites include the Mikveh Israel Cemetery, Vilna Shul, and Society Hill Synagogue.
• Independence National Historical Park - The walking tour is conveniently located just south of Independence National Historical Park. It’s easy to incorporate the Jewish Quarter Walking Tour into a visit to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Constitution Museum, or the National Museum of American Jewish History.

• Admission to multiple synagogues, subject to their policies

• Snacks

Explore the vibrant history of Jewish immigrants from the early 20th century, discovering where they lived, worked, worshipped, and enjoyed leisure time. The tour features synagogues, banks, bakeries, and schools. Dr. Schatz, a renowned expert in Philadelphia Jewish History, will share insights from his own family history while highlighting significant buildings and institutions in the area. Participants often have the opportunity to visit an active synagogue (subject to their hours) and the local Jewish kosher bakery. Snacks are self-provided, and donations at the synagogue are appreciated.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.