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5K Walking Sightseeing Tour of Historic Benjamin Franklin Bridge

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Catch amazing views of Philly and get your steps in with a 5K walking tour across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge! Explore the overlooked history between Philadelphia and Camden.

Here's a chance to enjoy your vacation in a healthy way! If you're up for a challenge, there's an option for this to be a jogging tour!

This tour welcomes all sizes and levels of ability, regardless of whether you opt to walk or jog.

The roundtrip distance of the tour is approximately 3.3 mi/5.3 km. There are 6-9 view points both ways of the tour. At each stop, we'll rest and learn about historical landmarks. During the jogging tour, we'll also perform a light exercise during this time. The stops are a great opportunity to take photos.

The tour meets by the central fountain in Franklin Square Park. We begin with a fun ice breaker and warm up. We then head to the Ben Franklin Bridge walkway where the tour begins. We conclude the tour where it began at the fountain. We finish with a cooldown and farewell.

What's Included

  • First Aid
  • Portrait or Video Reel of You Walking or Jogging the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
  • Electrolyte Packs
  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees
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North 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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What To Expect

Franklin Square

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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15 minutes • 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.
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City Hall Visitor Center (Pass By)

Another attraction that we'll view from atop the Ben Franklin Bridge. During this rest stop, we'll learn a brief history of Philadelphia's City Hall.
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Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (Pass By)

During this rest stop, we'll be able to view and learn about the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge (which connects Northeast Philadelphia to Palmyra, NJ) and its relation to the Ben Franklin Bridge.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adventure Aquarium (Pass By)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 5K Walking Sightseeing Tour of Historic Benjamin Franklin Bridge?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • First Aid
  • Portrait or Video Reel of You Walking or Jogging the Benjamin Franklin Bridge
  • Electrolyte Packs
  • Private transportation
  • Parking Fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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