Philadelphia Walking Tours
Many people living in Philadelphia often use walking as their choice of transportation. With many great places and sights to experience firsthand, walking is the best way to see Philadelphia in all its glory. Signing up with one of Urban Adventure’s Philadelphia walking tours can allow for a great, hands-on experience. It is more of an approachable setting to talk with others and perhaps gaining a new friend or two. By walking around there is an engaging opportunity to be fully immersed in the surroundings and to see, hear, and smell everything up close —it doesn’t get any better than that.
There are many health aspects of walking by doing a Philadelphia walking tour. Not only is it environmentally friendly compared to tours by cars, bus, and boats, you are also improving your health. Having a better night’s sleep and reducing risks of heart disease and depression are some of the many health benefits that come with walking. Not to mention, as a result of walking for one mile, you are burning off about 100 calories!
What’s greater than walking around smelling and tasting delicious food? A very popular choice would be choosing the 9th St. Italian Market tour. You can meet many of the welcoming local owners of restaurants and sample their tasty food. With choices of Italian, Mexican, and Asian delicacies, this Philadelphia walking tour will leave your taste buds salivating for more.
Another benefit of walking is how the fresh air and warm sunshine can stimulate your circulation and keep your body rejuvenated. The Essence of South Philly tour allows for a longer walking experience that comprises of wonderful sights. Visitors are able to experience many of South Philadelphia’s hot spots and the 3,000 murals that garnish the city in a structured way that also doesn’t inhibit anything. With this Philadelphia walking tour, you can walk around the streets and examine the colorful murals including the famous pieces by Isaiah Zagar.
Another walking tour that leaves history buffs as well as interested tourists satisfied alike is the Historic District Tour. This tour allows you to visit George Washington’s house, Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Washington Square and much more. Relive history by visiting places marked by notable past events, such as where the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place or where the early colonists deposited their money in the second oldest bank in America.
For the more enthusiastic walker, signing up for the seven hours long River to River Tour would be an ideal choice. This Philadelphia walking tour lets visitors stroll around many popular parks and museums. Other places you are able to visit are the City Hall, Reading Terminal Market, Rittenhouse Square, and other numerous historical landmarks. From taking you to one river to another with many stops in-between, you are able to have an interactive experience, work out your legs, and get healthy!
By doing these walking tours, you are improving your overall health while doing something that is fun for your body and mind. You can explore the city in a structured manner under the guidance of a professional tour guide, which is perfect for someone that is new to the city. It is the easiest way of being physically active while not having to sacrifice the overall experience of the city itself! Nothing is better than traveling on foot around the City of Brotherly Love and enjoying the beautiful features that Philadelphia has to offer.
The Philadelphia Urban Adventures team is a knowledgeable and energetic group, dedicated to making sure that our urban travelers get the most out of their Philly experience. We come from a variety of backgrounds and parts of the world, with shared passions for travel, local culture, history, food, music, art and architecture. And above all we want you to leave Philadelphia with a love for the City that you will share with others when you get home!
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