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2010 River Tours

Secrets of the Schuylkill
A one-hour fun and fact-filled boat tour that highlights the past, present and future of the Hidden River. Discover the sights, sounds and history of the river, from the early 1700s at historic Bartram's Garden, to the 1800s at the Fairmount Water Works, to award-winning 21st century skyscrapers. The Banks offers a setting and experience unlike any other in Philadelphia.

Saturdays at 2 pm:
June 5, 12, 19 & 26
July 10 & 31
September 11, 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Thursdays at 7 pm:
June 10
July 8 & 22
August 5

Thursday at 6:30 pm:
September 9 & 23

Tickets:
Adults $20
Students and Children aged 12 and under $15

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Boat to Bartram's Garden
Leave Center City by boat and travel down the Schuylkill River to Bartram's Garden, America's oldest botanic garden. Disembark and tour the National Historic Landmark Bartram House and botanic garden, stroll the lawns and meadow, and browse the Museum Shop.

This tour involves a 10 minute walk up the Bartram's Meadow (approximately 1/4 mile) to reach the Garden. Ticket price includes Bartram House tour (open house format). The Boat to Bartrams Tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours roundtrip.

Sundays at 1 pm:
May 9
June 13
July 18
August 1
September 5 & 19
October 17 & 31

Tickets:
Adults $25
Students and children aged 12 and under $20

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Tours depart from the Walnut Street Dock, located under the Walnut Street Bridge on the east bank of the Schuylkill River. Directions and parking information are available here.

Buy tickets online or by calling 1.888.RIV.PHIL(748.7445).

Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

The RiverLoop is a U.S. Coast Guard-appovded vessel with indoor and outdoor seating, and a bar. Nonalcoholic and bar beverages for sale during all tours. Tours are not recommnded for children under age 4. No carry-on food or beverages allowed at any time. Tours are subject to cancellation without notice in case of inclement weather or conditions that are deemed unsuitable for navigation by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Presenting Sponsor SCA Americas provides essential products that improve the quality of everyday life including the TENA ® line of innovative bladder control protection solutions and Tork ® away from home tissue products. SCA is committed to social and environmental responsibility and supports SRDC in developing Schuylkill Banks.