CULTURE CLASH Tour
Experience one of Philly's most diverse and oldest residential neighborhoods a neighborhood built by immigrants, from the Swedes in the 17th Century pre-dating the founding of the city, to one of the largest influxes of immigrants to this country in the 19th and 20th Centuries. Home to Philly's oldest church (Old Swedes), the 9th Street/Italian Market, South Street art and food scene, and the birthplace of the Philly Cheesesteak and soft pretzel.
OFFERED: Mondays @ 7 AM
DISTANCE: 4 Miles/6.4K
TERRAIN: City Streets, Sidewalk,
MEETING LOCATION:
Intersection of South Front Street and South Street
GOOD TO KNOW:
Meter Street Parking and Parking Lot Spots
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS TOUR...
The tour will be a casually paced run that includes a few planned stops along the route where your guide will point out items of interest as well as good photo opportunities. This route includes the steep inclines up both bridges.
*The cost is per participant. Kids 12 and under are free.
Although this is not a race we do ask for your running pace so we can be prepared for different ruining abilities. More than one guide will be provided depending on group size as well as varied paces. Please do not worry - we will not leave you behind!
Your running guide will be wearing a City Running Tours t-shirt (weather permitting). Your running guide will provide water for each participant and will be running with a small backpack to hold any items that fit.
City Running Tours offers tours rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather we will contact you for cancellations and rescheduling. If you do not here from us this means that we are still running.
Once you book your running tour you will received a confirmation email the day before your scheduled tour.
Day of registrations are welcome, however you must notify the City Running Tours manager before hand so we are prepared.
Gratuities are always appreciated, but never expected.
For questions, more information or if you are booking a registration within 24 hours notice please contact Runners@CityRunningTours.com to check availability.
