Philadelphia

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

Philadelphia, USA

Double Decker Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour of Philadelphia

From $36.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

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.

Take a bus tour of the historic city of Philadelphia
Take 1, 2, or 3 days to see the many sites
Board at any one of the 27 stops to begin or continue the tour
Live commentary on board the bus

What's Included

1, 2, or 3-Day Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Transportation aboard London-style Double Decker Bus
Pass by 100+ Philadelphia Attractions including Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the US Mint
Professional Local Guides offer Live Commentary throughout a 1.5-Hour loop to 28 stops
Multi-Lingual Audio Guides Available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin
Travel from Center City & Old City to view the famous Rocky Steps, and Penns Landing

Attraction Admission Tickets Not Included

Meeting and Pickup

Start time

09:30 AM

What To Expect

Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

18 Stops

45 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Operating Schedule: Beginning at the Bourse Building right across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, plug into our multi-lingual headphone audio to discover the origins of America, since Philadelphia is where America’s Founding Fathers first declared independence from England, and then ratified the US Constitution and Bill of Rights to start the new nation. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of such historic landmarks including the Christ Church Burial Grounds, Elfreth’s Alley, the Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall, to name just a few. As you head west, see the Friendship Gate in Chinatown, be amazed by the architecture of Philadelphia’s City Hall, and be sure to explore the various museums along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including the Barnes Foundation – known as the world’s largest collection of post-impressionistic art in the world. As you continue your journey, marvel at Philadelphia’s growing skyline and get a bird’s-eye view from atop the One Liberty Observation Deck. Your loop finishes up after touring through the charming neighborhood of Society Hill and a drive along the banks of the Delaware River.

Philadelphia Bourse

Betsy Ross House

National Constitution Center

Chinatown

Reading Terminal Market

JFK Plaza (Love Park)

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Rodin Museum

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Eastern State Penitentiary

Please Touch Museum

Zoological Drive

The Franklin Institute

The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

One Liberty Observation Deck

Avenue Of The Arts

Penn's Landing

Liberty Bell

Points of interest passed by on this route

Liberty Bell Center

Reading Terminal Market

Independence Hall

Christ Church

Rodin Museum

City Hall Visitor Center

Philadelphia Visitor Center

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

Independence Seaport Museum

Mutter Museum

Please Touch Museum

South Street

Elfreth's Alley

Rittenhouse Square

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

United States Mint

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Headhouse Square

Antique Row

Penn's Landing

Philadelphia Zoo

Pennsylvania Hospital - Historic Tours

Pennsylvania Convention Center

Betsy Ross House

Fireman's Hall

Independence National Historical Park

Christ Church Cemetery

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Rocky Statue

National Constitution Center

Love Park

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Hard Rock Cafe

Logan Circle

Arden Theatre Company

The Franklin Institute

Shops at Liberty Place

City Sightseeing Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Korean War Memorial

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Barnes

China Town

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Dilworth Park

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Tickets are valid based on calendar dates and are available for 1, 2, or 3-Day options.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What are the hours of operation?

A:Typically, the first bus leaves at 9:30 AM, and the last bus leaves at 5:00 PM every 20 minutes depending on traffic. These hours are subject to change.

May 2023

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Reviews

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361 reviews

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Great Tour

Sharon_S, Apr 2024

I do wish that the very knowledgeable tour guide would’ve spoken just a little bit slower, as he spoke a bit fast for me. I am an English-speaking person, but I was still having trouble following everything he said, Did he know his facts! I wouldn’t that seeing all the beautiful old architecture was wonderful, especially of course viewing the Liberty Bell was a highlight. I didn’t really have the time to go into any of the art museums. I will have to do that next time. It was fun seeing the “Rocky” stairs!!

Get in Ruth’s bus!!!

Wesley_K, Apr 2024

Ruth was absolutely amazing! So knowledgeable and funny! So much knowledge! She delivered it with perfection! She knew so much about each spot, she could answer questions and had me in awe! Evans your made me want to get off the bus!! Having taken Ruth 1.5 times then getting on the bus with Evan… Evan’s unsavory banter and jokes made him miss more than half the info Ruth gave. He was more interested in talking crap with people and bashing the city and its government than doing his job. I wish he would’ve covered the mic when it was windy cause that was just as annoying to hear as his jokes. The tour was amazing!! So many great spots!!! So much to see and so much history!! 10/10 recommend Ruth and her tour!

Great tour

Jbaldwin126, Apr 2024

One of the better hop on hop off tours I’ve experienced. Good guide information and it covered all the true highlights of the city plus some nice food recommendations.

We were on and off of the...

Joy_H, Apr 2024

We were on and off of the bus probably eight times, with every guide being different and periodic road detours we learned saw and learned new things every time. Thank you for the great experience!

Phila Experience

Tayonia_W, Apr 2024

Enjoyed the bus tour, however due to no fault of the company the bus had to make detours. As the driver navigates through the detour streets, there should be announcements to the passengers to watch out and beware of the long hanging tree branches that will come into contact with passengers head, face, eyes. If you are not paying attention this will cause a huge problem.

Great Experience

Brittany_T, Apr 2024

Blue was very knowledgeable and funny. Great tour through Philly! Definitely would recommend had a great time!

Excellent Experience

Jamie_B, Apr 2024

Drivers were so amazing, helpful, accommodating. My aunt was disabled and she made everyone move so she could lower the entrance to the bus so my aunt could get on with ease. She was so sweet and nice. It was cool and windy when we went but the upstairs was beautiful. In the sun it wasn't bad at all. Most of the time it was minimal wait time to get off and back on. Almost all the tour guides were good and entertaining. Great experience. And would do it again. We had age ranges from 3-60+, handicap, stroller, bags, and they made it so easy for us.

Microphone did not work reliably

Carol_L, Apr 2024

The route was nice (although there were detours that prevented us from seeing some of the sites that we thought we would see). The bus was clean and comfortable, the driver was safe. The microphone the tour guide was using kept shorting out and made it very difficult to hear and follow what she was saying.

Brenda- Amazing tour guide

Latasha_J, Apr 2024

Our tour guide, Brenda, was amazing. She was super nice, entertaining and knowledgeable. Great experience!!!

Great trip

Jacqueline_R, Mar 2024

Staff friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about city. Skilled drivers. Highly recommended for a tour of Philly.

Superb !!

Melinda_S, Mar 2024

The driver and narrator were EXCELLENT!! The details given were very interesting and we felt like we learned a lot. The drive was smooth and comfortable

Great experience

Kristen_H, Mar 2024

Sitting on top in the gorgeous weather was really great! And our tour guide was engaging and informative.

This was a great way to...

Marcelle_B, Feb 2024

This was a great way to get around the city and to see all the major highlights. Our guide was very knowledgeable and had lots of funny stories!

How to do a two hour tour in 60 minutes or less

Dawn_K, Feb 2024

People organizing tour were terrific. Found out on arrival we had been switched to another company ( which we had avoided due to poor reviews). Instead of bus, we were on a trolley ( due to Super Bowl needing the buses) should have had seatbelts as it was the fastest tour ever- tour guide spoke so fast she tripped over a couple words, couldn’t see most of the sites as the trolley didn’t slow down ( kept pace with city traffic). 4 sites were off the tour do to construction. We heard more horn honking than in any other city. For a city that advertises brotherly love- it does not apply to driving. The driver however made it through some amazingly tight spots. Ended tour having learned that Kevin Bacon’s dad was once a city planner. And, we wasted our money.

Gave my family a nice experience

Venice_R, Nov 2023

Family enjoyed the informative tour. We stopped at the African American Musem and the reading terminal market. Definitely worth the money.

Depends on your guide

Jan_W, Nov 2023

One guide (older female) on part of our journey was very informative but funny. We learned lots from her and enjoyed the little tips she gave. The next one was not so great. Made jokes inappropriate for a family oriented tour…we couldn’t wait to be off with him. Didn’t complete the complete route due to his inappropriate remarks.

Had a great time site seeing and learning about Philadelphia

Talmon_H, Nov 2023

We loved our tour there's so many interesting sites and the knowledge of the tour guides was al. o amazing

It was okay

Linda_M, Oct 2023

It advertises that you can start and stop your tour anywhere. This is not true. You have to start at some designated locations. The tour was on detour as well so we did not get to 4 of the locations listed on the map. It would have been helpful to have an itinerary route listed on Viator.

Awesome

Joyce_G, Sep 2023

The narrators were knowledgeable and funny. I usually do the Big Bus tours while on vacation. Thanks again for another great trip.

MARVELOUS

Dennis_J, Sep 2023

Philadelphia was a lot prettier and historic than I thought. The host was fabulous and I learned Rocky didn't run up all the 72 stairs

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