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The Franklin Institute Science Museum Tours

The Franklin Institute Science Museum

The Franklin Institute Science Museum

The Franklin Institute Science Museum Tours and Tickets

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One of the country’s first science museums, the Franklin Institute takes its name from inventor and former Philadelphian Benjamin Franklin. Today, it serves as an entertaining and educational destination for visitors of all ages—its hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibitions, planetarium, and other offerings make it a family-friendly must.

222 N 20th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103

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Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the United States Mint — on a 90-minute loop in an open-top, double-decker bus. Select a single or multi-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live onboard narration. Learn about the history and heritage of one of America's oldest cities.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit Philadelphia’s top attractions—like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall—on a full loop. Select from a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass. Board at any of the stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live commentary. A route map and courtesy shuttle from Center City hotels are included.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

See Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and sites while sipping your own beer or wine and hearing little-known facts from a guide. This sightseeing tour by trolley takes the stress off finding a designated driver for exploring as you see tops sights such City Hall, Love Park, Boathouse Row, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ House, and the Declaration House. Drinks are BYOB.

2 hours
Free Cancellation

Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour of Philadelphia

Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour of Philadelphia

Philadelphia has it all, from major historical sites to art museums and pop culture landmarks. Optimize your sightseeing experience with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you see all of the City of Brotherly Love’s most famous attractions while getting off to explore on foot as much as you wish.

1 hour 30 minutes
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Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 5 days of unlimited sightseeing with the Philadelphia Pass, and cover top attractions like the Eastern State Penitentiary with a single package ticket. The pass is easily downloaded to your mobile device, so you can ditch the complicated vouchers. Explore the city of brotherly love at your own leisure—ideal for tourists and residents alike.

1 to 5 days

Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour

Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Walking Tour

Philadelphia is the film location of some of your favorite films, and there's better way to get a behind the scenes look than on this fully-guided walking tour! See where famous directors like M. Night Shamalan and Martin Scorses have worked, visit Philly landmarks like City Hall and Love Park, as well as the sites featured in television shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Cold Case. And no Philadelphia movie tour would be complete without seeing several filming locations from the Rocky franchise including the famous steps!

2 hours
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Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Private Walking Tour

Philadelphia Movie and Television Sites Private Walking Tour

Philadelphia is the film location of some of your favorite films, and there's better way to get a behind the scenes look than on this fully-guided walking tour! See where famous directors like M. Night Shamalan and Martin Scorses have worked, visit Philly landmarks like City Hall and Love Park, as well as the sites featured in television shows like It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Cold Case. And no Philadelphia movie tour would be complete without seeing several filming locations from the Rocky franchise including the famous steps!

2 hours
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City Sightseeing Philadelphia Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off (24, 48, 72 Hours)

City Sightseeing Philadelphia Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off (24, 48, 72 Hours)

Explore Philadelphia at your own pace with this convenient hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. From the comfort of a London-style double-decker bus, you’ll cover Philly’s greatest landmarks and attractions, including the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, and the famous “Rocky Steps” of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. All along the way, your tour guide will offer live commentary to enrich the experience.

1 hour 30 minutes
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Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3, 4, 5 or 7 Attractions

Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3, 4, 5 or 7 Attractions

See some of Philadelphia's top attractions at a discount with The Philadelphia Pass. Select your choice of three, four, five, or seven activities from a list of options and get direct entrance after you save your pass on your mobile device. Use your pass for touring options such as the Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Philadelphia Tour, or for entrance tickets to venues such as the African American Museum or Betsy Ross House.

60 days

Hop-on Hop-off and Philly By Night Tour Combo

Hop-on Hop-off and Philly By Night Tour Combo

Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — on a 1.5-hour loop. Select from a 1- or 2-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live on-board commentary. After dinner (own expense), enjoy the city as it’s illuminated for the evening on a ‘Philly by Night Tour.’ Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.

2 days
Free Cancellation

Philadelphia Self-Guided Audio Tour

Philadelphia Self-Guided Audio Tour

This self-guided audio tour of Philadelphia is a great way to get to know the city at your own pace. The guide combines a playlist and map that you can access by smartphone or tablet, offering an itinerary featuring the city’s best attractions. Each stop includes an efficient selection of information on the site’s history, culture, and architecture.

1 to 2 hours

Philadelphia Museums self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

Philadelphia Museums self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

Get to know Philadelphia on a fun and interactive scavenger hunt through the city’s Museum District. This smartphone-based activity combines the scavenger hunt game with an informative historical and architectural tour, sending you to more than a dozen landmarks and museums to solve puzzles and perform challenges. The app allows you to explore at your own pace, starting and pausing the game whenever you want.

3 hours
Free Cancellation

Fantastic Philadelphia Self-Guided Audio Tour

Fantastic Philadelphia Self-Guided Audio Tour

Philadelphia is a city rich in historical and cultural landmarks. Explore this abundance at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour of the City of Brotherly Love. The smartphone app-based tour will guide you to destinations including the Liberty Bell, Masonic Temple, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art while sharing fascinating facts about the sites. Take a break whenever you want, since the journey is in your hands.

2 hours

Philadelphia Double Decker Sightseeing Tour & Campo's Cheesesteak Combo

Philadelphia Double Decker Sightseeing Tour & Campo's Cheesesteak Combo

See the best of the City of Brotherly Love—and cap off your sightseeing excursion with a classic Philadelphia cheesesteak for lunch—with this two-in-one package deal. Choose from a range of durations for your bus pass—from 1 to 3 days—hop aboard right in Center City, and look forward to seeing iconic landmarks like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Independence Hall, and more. Then, finish with a hearty cheesesteak meal.

1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation

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The best ways to experience The Franklin Institute Science Museum are:

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)
Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour of Philadelphia

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