Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore Philadelphia on this hop-on hop-off tour! See the top Philadelphia attractions including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the Betsy Ross House while touring the city in a fun, fast and scenic way. Enjoy a ride on an open-top, double-decker bus, with our Hop on Hop off tour during your stay in Philadelphia.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Schedules may differ slightly during peak and off-peak times
Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Departures - Operating Daily with a 30 minute frequency on weekends and every 30-60 minutes on weekdays, departures from Stop 1 on SW Corner of 6th & Market between 09.30am - 4.00pm. PLEASE NOTE you must redeem your ticket at Stop 1 Before you can board the tour. Up to 25 Stop on route.
Stop 1 - Independence Visitor Center (SW Corner of 6th and Market Street)
Stop 2 - Betsy Ross House/Philly Tour Hub
Stop 3 - United States Mint/Ben Franklin's Grave
Stop 4 - National Constitution Center
Stop 6 - Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center Marriott/Macy's
Stop 7 - City Hall/Love Park
Stop 8 - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul/Sister Cities
Stop 9 - Barnes Foundation
Stop 10 - Rodin Museum
Stop 11 - Eastern State Penitentiary
Stop 12 - Perelman Building of Philadelphia Art Museum
Stop 15 - "Rocky Steps"
Stop 17 - The Franklin Institute/Logan Circle
Stop 18 - Shops at Liberty Place
Stop 19 - The Bellevue/Rittenhouse Square
Stop 21 - Pine Street
Stop 22 - South Street/Head House Square
Stop 23 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stop 24 - Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing/Columbus Boulevard
Stop 25 - Penn's Landing/Waterfront
Stop 27 - Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
Options
1 Day Tour
Duration: 1 day Blue Route: Starting Point: Stop #1 - Independence Visitor Center, SW Corner of 6th and Market
2 Day Tour
Duration: 2 days Blue Route: Starting point - Stop 1 on located on SW Corner of 6. With up to 25 stops centrally located.
3 Day Tour
Duration: 3 days Blue Route: Starting point - Stop 1 on located on SW Corner of 6. With up to 25 stops centrally located.
What‘s Included
Map of route and sites
3 Ticket Types 1/2/3 Days
Up to 25 stops to Hop-on and Hop-off
Live onboard commentary (English only)
Hop on Hop off Tour of Philadelphia
Entrance fees/attraction tickets
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,373 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Totally worth it!
Angela K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Educational and fun! Learned alot about Philly and you definitely need to ride on top level to appreciate the city skyline
GOOD FUN
Climber43074663313,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good fun and food very nice information The money was not much. For all day ride
Great Experience!
Nancy W,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our time seeing Philadelphia on the Big Bus! It hit all the highlights of Philadelphia and I really feel like I have a sense of where things are in Philadelphia. Hilary and Tommy were our guides and they were great. I didn’t care for the Red City Bus Tour. Both companies work together so you can get on whatever bus comes first. We actually got off the Red City Bus because the guide was so annoying. The Big Bus was great. I felt like we got a good value for our money.
Diasppointing bus tour of Philadelphia
O6400JCmichelleh,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00My family and I went on a Big Bus Philadelphia tour, which was very disappointing. We sat inside the bus since it was drizzling outside. The windows were tinted which made it difficult to see the landmarks and even more difficult to take pictures. The tour guide started every sentence with "Guys!" which got very annoying.
Beautiful views from the top deck!
Julie T,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Loved the tour, but would appreciate the guide keeping politics out of the experience.
Nice trip!
Lisa C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Informative. Tour Driver was a bit dry, but very factual. Overall was a good experience and would recommend to adults.
Took the bus around town to get the layout.
F2840RBcarmenw,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was smooth and easy to do. No issues with any of the reservations.
Super
R2297BYcindyr,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome, informative, and fun!
Good time in Philly
Karen M,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was wonderful, we enjoyed all of the employees that we came in contact with. Information we never would have known on our own! It was enjoyable, informative in some pretty good jokes along the way. Excellent experience!
Great way to see the city!
Travelbernie47,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great way to see the city. We stayed on the bus for the whole tour and then decided where we wanted to get off .
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