Recurring Walks:
This section provides links to providers and organizers of walks and tours that are offered on a regular or frequent basis.
In Philadelphia
Friends in the City (FitC) FitC is a membership organization that supports a diverse group of older adults who wish to participate in the vibrant life of Philadelphia. FitC offers an active program of events, with a particular emphasis on health-oriented activities, including walking.
Schuylkill Walkers – M, W, F 8 AM, and Tu, Thu 2 PM
Wednesdays on the Wissahickon – alternate Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Walk in the Park – 3rd Saturdays, Delaware Riverfront
Rittenhouse Walkers (with Friends Life Care and Feet First Philly) – Meet at 11 AM in Rittenhouse Square after walking
Great Strolls (with Friends Life Care) – monthly visits to sites such as outstanding gardens, the Navy Yard
http://www.friendscentercity.org/content/fitc-helps-you
GirlTrek Philly GirlTrek is a nonprofit organization that inspires and supports African-American women and girls to live their healthiest, most fulfilled lives – simply by walking. For information about GirlTrek Philly’s Superhero Saturday walks and other local challenges, email susiepaige@gmail.com
Team Nazarene Baptist Church North Philly – 2nd Saturdays from 3975 Germantown Ave. www.girltrek.org
Center for Architecture
Emergence of a Modern Metropolis – 2 PM, Tu/Thu/Sat April-Nov, Sat only Dec-Mar. http://philadelphiacfa.org/architectural-tours.php
City Food Tours
Walking tours include: Flavors of Philly, Ethnic Eats, Taste of Northern Liberties, Prohibition Cocktails.
http://www.cityfoodtours.com/philadelphia/philly-food-tours-general-info.html
Philadelphia Urban Adventures
Walking tours include: Essence of South Philly, 9th Street Italian Market, Philly on Tap, History in HD, Food for Thought (University City and food trucks), Center City Holiday tour. http://www.philadelphiaurbanadventures.com
Free and Friendly Tours
Walking tours include the Colonial Cheesesteak Tour and the Billy Penn Tour. http://freeandfriendlytours.com/
Free Tours by Foot
Tours include: Independence Mall, Real Philadelphia, Italian Market Food Tour, Chinatown Food Tour. http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/philadelphia-tours/
Hidden City Philadelphia
Walking tours have included Industrial Wayne Junction, Fantastic Frankford, & Powelton. http://hiddencityphila.org
Hiking Around Philly
A Meetup Group that goes on hikes, many in parks, around the city. http://www.meetup.com/HikingAroundPhilly/
Mural Arts Program
Mural Mile North – Old City, Chinatown, and City Hall, Sat 11 AM
Mural Mile South – Market to Lombard, 13th Street Corridor, Sun 11 AM
Saturday and Sunday tours April to November, Wednesday tours added June to August
http://muralarts.org/tour/mural-mile-walking-tour-0
Friends of the Wissahickon
Various hikes and walks, including some with focus on birding, geology, and native plants. http://www.fow.org/events/
Morris Arboretum
Open Guided Tour– Every Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 PM
Native Trees Tour – 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 11:00 AM, Sept-Nov & April-June
Self-Guided Tours: Great Trees, Sculpture, Wetlands, Founding Treasures. http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/visit_tours.shtml
Constitutional Walking Tours of Philadelphia
Guided and Audio tours of Independence National Historical Park. http://www.theconstitutional.com
Visit Philly
This site links to many walking tours including: Once Upon a Nation historical tours, Tippler Tours, Ghost Tours, Taste of Philly (Reading Terminal Market), Photography tours, Grim Philly Twilight Tours. http://www.visitphilly.com/tours/walking-tours/
Philly Tours
This site links to many walking tours including: Franklin Footsteps, Spirit of ’76 Ghost Tour, Urban Scavenger Quest, Franklin Seminar Small Group Tour (includes archaeological sites and lab), Colonial City in Context, American Art in Philadelphia. http://www.phillytours.us/?event=offer.detail&offerId=13595
Stray Boots
Interactive walking tours to download on your phone. Tours include: Old City, Center City, Italian Market. https://www.strayboots.com/locations/philadelphia/tours
In the Region
A Hike in Time
A Meetup Group whose hikes “are designed to be physically energizing and are centered around a historic place or trail. http://www.meetup.com/ahikeintime/
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA
Insider Tours – Most Thursdays through Sundays at 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM. http://longwoodgardens.org/
Peace Valley Nature Center, Doylestown, PA
Naturalist Forays– Every Sunday at 2:00 PM
Singles Walk– Every Saturday 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org/events/
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol, PA
Sunday Stroll – Every Sunday at 2:00 PM
http://www.silverlakenaturecenter.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=142&Itemid=252
Churchville Nature Center, Southampton, PA
Saturday Morning Bird Walks – Every Saturday at 7:00 AM http://www.churchvillenaturecenter.org/sm_db_item.php?featuretype=event&id=14
Warwick Walkers, Pottstown, PA
Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM http://www.ccpa.us/events/warwick-walkers/
Bellevue State Park, Wilmington, DE
Walk it Off! – Every Monday at 9:00 AM
Stroller Rollers – Every Monday at 11:00 AM
Walk and History – Every Wednesday at 9:00 AM. http://www.destateparks.com/park/bellevue/programs/
Brandywine Creek State Park, Wilmington, DE
Terrific Toddlers – Second Thursday of the month, 9:30 AM
Nature Explorers – Second Thursday of the month, 1:30 PM. http://www.destateparks.com/park/brandywine-creek/programs/index.asp
