Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus: Iconic Landmarks Tour
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151 Ratings
Explore Philadelphia's iconic landmarks at your own pace with the hop-on hop-off bus tour. Experience the dazzling lights of the city on the Night Tour. Discover the Founding Fathers & Mothers on a walking tour.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: 09:30am - 5:00pm, every 20-30 minutes.

1. Philadelphia Bourse

2. Betsy Ross House

3. National Constitution Center

4. Chinatown

5. Reading Terminal Market

6. JFK Plaza (Love Park)

7. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

8. Logan Square

9. Rodin Museum

10. Eastern State Penitentiary

11. Perelman Building

12. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy

13. The Franklin Institute

14. The Mütter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

15. One Liberty Observation Deck

16. Avenue Of The Arts

17. Society Hill

18. Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

19. Head House Square

20. Philadelphia Korean War Memorial Park

21. Penn’s Landing

22. Museum of the American Revolution

23. 20 N American St

24. Liberty Bell

Points of Interest

  • Christ Church

  • Rodin Museum

  • Mutter Museum

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art

  • Penn’s Landing

  • Betsy Ross House

  • National Constitution Center

  • Love Park

  • Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial

  • China Town

  • Penn Museum

What's Included
  • Multilingual audio commentary + complimentary headphones
  • Discount booklet for local dining, shopping, and attractions
  • Inclusive tour map
  • Choose between 1, 2, or 3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Explore the numerous attractions of Philadelphia on this engaging hop-on hop-off bus journey! Experience Philadelphia’s famous locations at your convenience, featuring Love Park, Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia Zoo, and much more! You are free to board or disembark as frequently as you’d like, or remain on the bus for a complete round trip on this 1, 2 or 3 day double-decker tour.

Select a 1.5 hour Night Tour to witness the brilliant illumination of Philadelphia against the backdrop of a stunning night sky on a panoramic bus ride. On this excursion, you can visit revered spots like Independence Hall, the famed Rocky Steps, and Liberty Bell (to be booked separately from the hop-on hop-off bus tour).

Join the Founding Fathers & Mothers Walking Tour to learn about the individuals instrumental in establishing the USA as we know it today. On this guided walk, you’ll see Benjamin Franklin’s tomb, Independence Hall, and the President’s House, among others! (to be scheduled separately).

  • Season: All Year Round excluding Thanksgiving and 25 December
  • Red Route operates from 10:00am - 4:00pm. Duration - 60 minutes, 30 minutes for the Blue Route. Frequency - every 45 minutes.
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour. All vouchers for the bus tour must be redeemed at 21 South 5th Street
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
  • Please note, the Bus Tour, Night Tour and Walking Tour are all sold separately so the appropriate ticket will need to be selected
  • The 1.5 hour Panoramic Night Tour has 2 daily departures at 6:30pm and 8pm. Suggested boarding time is 20-30 minutes prior to selected departure time. Meeting Point: The City Sightseeing kiosk, 80 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia. Please note that this is a panoramic tour and not a hop-on hop-off bus tour. There will be a live guide in English
  • Vouchers for the Panoramic Night Tour must be redeemed at 80 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Stop 28, corner of 6th and Chestnut Street)
  • The Founding Fathers & Mothers Walking Tour starts at 10am, 12pm and 2pm from Stop 1
  • Vouchers for the Founding Fathers & Mothers Walking Tour must be redeemed at Stop 1 - 21 South 5th Street. The tour will also depart from here
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laura_r
Oct 21, 2023
It was a perfect weather... - It was a perfect weather day for riding on the top deck. We had three very knowledgeable tour guides and enjoyed every minute of it!
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Cindy_o
Aug 26, 2023
Seeing the highlights of... - Seeing the highlights of beautiful Philadelphia in an hour with option to hop off. The tour narrator was very funny also.
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Janiece_a
Aug 9, 2023
Loved the red double decker - The red double decker bus was great with Matt as our guide and Sherry? As the driver. He was fun and informative. We got on the BigBus next to go to the Eastern Pen and it was bad. The driver was terrible. It was like he sped past everything that was a photo op. I would recommend the red double decker.
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Jay_m
Aug 6, 2023
Great tour - There a lot of tour groups to check in. Our hop on off was excellent informative educational and historical Our historian guide Richard was again excellent
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Michael_b
Jul 30, 2023
Great tour! - One of the tour guides was very animated and made the trip enjoyable. Despite the heat of summer, the roof top bus ride was nice due to the breeze when the bus is moving. Need to bring something to sit on so it will not be so hot when you sit.
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Robinfaym
Jul 30, 2023
Philly from a bird's-eye view! - Fantastic views and historical perspectives of the great city of Philadelphia were provided by careful drivers and expert tour guides!
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Anetat_l
Feb 24, 2024
1st time Philly - Our tour guide was nice, knowledgeable and had the best bad jokes ever. We got off at stop one and had ample time to explore Liberty Hall.
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Breijh
Sep 18, 2023
Great Way to See the Sights - It was a really nice time! We got off on the stops we wanted to and back on when we could. It's really nice that the hop on/hop off bus companies combine so you can use City SightSeeing buses or Big Bus buses. It make things very easy, and we didn't have to wait long at most stops. We got off to explore the Reading Terminal Market, which is a must if you want to experience all sorts of foods. We also got off at the Eastern State Penitentiary, which was totally worth the price to see everything. This stop was longer than 20 minutes to wait for the next bus and there is no seats for you to relax, so we sat on the ground while we waited. They currently have some areas under construction, which they don't tell you about, so we were unable to get off on a stop that we could have and instead had to walk the 8 blocks to the Firehouse Museum in the heat. I don't recommend that, so make sure you ask if there are any stops that are unavailable when you board so you can plan your day better. Don't assume they're going to be proactive and tell you.
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Cyndi_k
Aug 27, 2023
Disaster - We started out on a Big Bus which was really nice. The gentleman was very informative. Then we got off and we’re told we could get on either the Big Bus or Hop on Hop off. The hop on hop off guide was not informative at all. We didn’t get to see several things because of construction. Very disappointed.
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Christopher_m
Sep 13, 2023
Awful. Just awful - Waited at stop 17 for over 40 minutes after your driver Sequaon ldeliberately lied when she said xhe was full and there was a bus "right behind me". After 40 minutes I walked to stop 8 to get a bus in the other direction. 40 minutes. I got on a bus with her in the afternoon and her guide asked for money with a prearranged speel at every other stop. Every other stop. He kept asking for dead presidents but only wanted Ben Franklin's to feed Sequaons children. His words. All in all a diabolical product.
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