Philadelphia Walk or Run Sightseeing Tour of Ben Franklin Bridge

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!

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   Franklin Square

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   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.

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   Stop 2

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   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.

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   Stop 3

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   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.

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   Stop 4

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   During this rest stop, we'll view and learn about one of the nation's oldest universities and how it first became established.

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   Battleship New Jersey

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   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.

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   Adventure Aquarium

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   This is one of many landmarks that we will see and learn about from atop the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.

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   Delaware River waterfront

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   The bulk of the tour will take place above the Delaware River

• 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

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