Philadelphia Trip Overview
There’s so much more to Philadelphia than American history – some of the most incredible public art is on display when you venture into South Philly! On this tour, you’ll head into the heart of the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods to explore beautiful and surprising pieces of public art, including breathtaking murals and mind-bending mosaics. As you hear the history of the pieces you see, you’ll come to appreciate how public art and creators are intertwined and appreciated by the neighborhoods that they call home, and how amazingly accessible art is throughout a major city like Philadelphia. After exploring the street art and a gallery or two, your tour concludes at the incredible Magic Gardens – one of the most impressive and fantastical works of art and sculpture you’ll ever see! Part of your ticket price also includes a donation to a local organization supporting artists in the city, so you’ll be directly impacting the incredible community highlighted on this tour!
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Philadelphia, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
There’s so much more to Philadelphia than American history – some of the most incredible public art is on display when you venture into South Philly! On this tour, you’ll head into the heart of the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods to explore beautiful and surprising pieces of public art, including breathtaking murals and mind-bending mosaics. As you hear the history of the pieces you see, you’ll come to appreciate how public art and creators are intertwined and appreciated by the neighborhoods that they call home, and how amazingly accessible art is throughout a major city like Philadelphia. After exploring the street art and a gallery or two, your tour concludes at the incredible Magic Gardens – one of the most impressive and fantastical works of art and sculpture you’ll ever see! Part of your ticket price also includes a donation to a local organization supporting artists in the city, so you’ll be directly impacting the incredible community highlighted on this tour!
Itinerary
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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
