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See Philadelphia from a whole new angle—over the river! This lively walking tour takes you across the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge, where sweeping skyline views meet the untold tales connecting Philadelphia and Camden.
Whether you simply want a memorable way to explore Philly or are looking to be active on vacation, this experience blends health and history. Feeling ambitious? Book the jogging tour for an energizing twist! All paces welcome.
The tour covers about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) roundtrip with 6–9 scenic stops. At each stop, you’ll have an opportunity to snap incredible photos and hear untold stories behind the landmarks around you. Jogging participants will also partake in light exercises at each stop to keep the energy up.
We’ll kick off the tour at the central fountain in Franklin Square Park with a fun icebreaker before the adventure begins. We’ll wrap up right where we started—at the fountain.
Come for the views—leave with a story and some extra steps on your tracker!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in front of the cafe by the fountain, in the middle of Franklin Square Park.
Itinerary
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Franklin Square (Pass by)
This is where the tour begins. We'll do a brief ice breaker and warm up. We'll learn about the history of Franklin Square Park and its contribution to the city of Philadelphia.
Admission ticket free -
St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church (Pass by)
Our first sightseeing rest stop. We will enjoy the view of the large, beautiful clock tower atop St. Augustine's from atop the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. We'll learn a brief history of both St. Augustine's as well as St. George's and their roles in the development of the Ben Franklin Bridge.
Admission ticket free -
PSFS Building Historical Marker (Pass by)
As one of the most noticeable buildings when travelling across the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia, we'll view and learn about how this building impacted the United States from the time it was a newly founded nation.
Admission ticket free -
Rutgers University–Camden (Pass by)
During this rest stop, we'll view and learn about one of the nation's oldest universities and how it first became established.
Admission ticket free -
Battleship New Jersey (Pass by)
This is one of many landmarks that we will see and learn about from atop the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. We'll discuss the importance of this ship and how it played a major role during WW2.
Admission ticket free -
Adventure Aquarium (Pass by)
This is one of many landmarks that we will see and learn about from atop the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Admission ticket free -
Delaware River waterfront (Pass by)
The bulk of the tour will take place above the Delaware River
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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