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A street with a blue storefront, a rainbow flag, and a sign for Shane Confectionary. 2
A narrow alleyway flanked by brick buildings, with a clear sky above. 3
A brick building with a storefront labeled 'NIFT' and a sign for 'Race St.' 4
A restaurant named Geno's Steaks with neon signs and a red awning. 5
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The previous price was €6 and current price is €5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 34m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into South Philadelphia's brick rowhouse corridors, where language is baked into crusty rolls, called over sizzling grills, and shared on front stoops. Join sociologist Lukas and dialect expert Iris as they explore how shipyard workers, Sicilian coal dealers, and area bars shaped one of America's most distinctive urban accents.

    • A 2.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 94 minutes
    • Ideal for travellers interested in everyday social life and culinary identity
    • Immersive podcast-style storytelling by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, in-app guide, and navigation

Activity location

  • 758 S 9th St
    • 758 South 9th Street
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sarcone's Bakery
    • 758 South 9th Street
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Podcast Tour Philadelphia Talk Philly Accents Hoagies and Stoops in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 34 minutes1h 34m
    1h 34m
  • Opening hours: Sun 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
€5.99
€4.79 x 1 Adult€4.79
Total
The previous price was €5.99 and current price is €4.79
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

758 S 9th St

  • 10m
At Sarcone's Bakery, discover the linguistic origin of 'hoagie' and why a crusty seeded roll is central to Philadelphia's iconic sandwich vocabulary. The audio storey can be enjoyed outside; food purchases are optional and not included.

701 Christian St

  • 10m
At John's Water Ice, hear how Philadelphians pronounce 'water' as 'wooder' and why water ice became a South Philly summer tradition. Enjoy the storey outside; any purchase is optional and not included.

930 S 9th St

  • 10m
At the original Di Bruno Bros. store, explore South Philly's culinary vocabulary: the 'gravy' versus 'sauce' debate and traditional Italian-American food terms. Listen outside; any food purchase is optional and not included.

1237 Passyunk Ave

  • 10m
At Pat's King of Steaks, learn the rapid-fire ordering shorthand—such as 'Whiz wit' and 'Provolone without'—and how busy counter service shaped local speech. Listen outside; food purchases are optional and not included.

1200 Passyunk Ave

  • 10m
Outside Ray's Happy Birthday Bar, explore South Philly area taproom slang, the plural pronoun 'youse,' and informal speech preserved in corner bars. The self-guided tour does not include entry or drinks.

900 Federal St

  • 10m
At Capitolo Playground, trace the evolution of 'jawn'—from Black Philadelphia slang associated with West and North Philly to a flexible noun used across the city and generations. The public playground is freely accessible.

1538 S 11th St

  • 10m
At the Singing Fountain in East Passyunk Square, hear how South Philly's front-stoop culture and compact rowhouse streetscape help sustain local accents and area conversation. The outdoor plaza is freely accessible.

Location

Activity location

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    758 S 9th St
    • 758 South 9th Street
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sarcone's Bakery
    • 758 South 9th Street
    • 19147, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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