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Important Philadelphia Phone Numbers

Even in today's world of instant messaging, e-mail addresses and web sites, the telephone remains one of the simplest and easiest ways to obtain information. Especially when you are traveling, it is comforting to know that your cellphone (or even an old-fashioned quarter and pay phone) is all you need to access all sorts of helpful information. Below is a comprehensive listing of phone numbers we think you should have handy when visiting the Philadelphia area. All numbers are in the 215 area code unless otherwise noted.

Note: whether you live in Philly or you are just here for a visit, we recommend that you bookmark this page to keep these phone numbers handy. New resources are added regularly so check back from time to time.

Emergency and Medical Assistance
Fire, Police and Ambulance: 911
Airport Medical Emergencies: 937-3111
American Red Cross Emergency Services: 299-4889
Dental Emergency & Information, 925-6050
Doctor (Philadelphia County Medical Society): 563-5343
Poison Control Center: 386-2100; outside of Philadlephia, 800-722-7112

Limousines/Shuttles
Academy Bus Tours: 609-625-6900
Boston Coach: 800-672-7676
Carey Limousine: 215-492-8402 or 800-336-4646

Public Transportation
New Jersey Transit: 569-3752 or 800-626-RIDE
Philly PHLASH: 4-PHLASH
SEPTA: 580-7800

Consulates
Austria: 722-7630
Chile: 829-9520
Czech Republic: 646-7777
Denmark: 625-9900
Dominican Republic: 923-3006
Eucador: 925-9060
Finland & Sweden: 464-5565
France: 851-1474
Germany: 665-3263
Guatemala: 885-5551
Haiti: 751-2516
Israel: 546-5556
Italy: 592-7329
Japan: 553-2170
Liberia: 854-6369
Madagascar: 640-7832
Mexico: 922-4262
Monoco: 665-0152
The Netherlands: 610-520-9591
Norway: 462-2502
Panama: 574-2994
Spain: 848-6180
Switzerland: 922-2215
United Kingdom: 557-7665

Tours
Absolutely Philadelphia: 772-0739
American Trolley Tours: 333-2119
Ben Franklin Carriage Co: 923-8522
Connective Tours: 925-TOUR
Foundation for Architecture: 569-3187
Friends of Philadelphia Parks: 879-8159
Independence National Historic Park Tours: 597-8974
Liberty Belle: 629-1131
Philadelphia on Foot: 800-340-9869
Philadelphia Trolley Works: 925-TOUR
QVC Tours (also see their
web site): 800-600-9900
'76 Carriage Co: 925-TOUR
Society Hill Carriage Co.: 627-6128
Spirit of Philadelphia: 923-1419

Miscellaneous
Travelers Aid Society: 546-0571
Time: 846-1212
Weather: 936-1212

 

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