Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Up to 25 stops to Hop-on and Hop-off
3 Ticket Types 1/2/3 Days
Map of route and sites
Live onboard commentary (English only)
Hop on Hop off Tour of Philadelphia
Entrance fees/attraction tickets
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Departures - Operating Daily with a 20 minute frequency departures from Stop 1 on SW Corner of 6th & Market between 09.30am - 5.00pm. PLEASE NOTE you must redeem your ticket at Stop 1 Before you can board the tour. Up to 25 Stop on route.
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Stop 1 - Independence Visitor Center (SW Corner of 6th and Market Street)
239 Arch St
Stop 2 - Betsy Ross House/Philly Tour Hub
151 N Independence Mall E
Stop 3 - United States Mint/Ben Franklin's Grave
525 Arch St
Stop 4 - National Constitution Center
North 12th Street & Arch Street
Stop 6 - Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center Marriott/Macy's
Center City West
Stop 7 - City Hall/Love Park
North 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Stop 8 - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul/Sister Cities
2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Stop 9 - Barnes Foundation
2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Stop 10 - Rodin Museum
2124 Fairmount Ave
Stop 11 - Eastern State Penitentiary
2525 Pennsylvania Ave
Stop 12 - Perelman Building of Philadelphia Art Museum
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Stop 15 - "Rocky Steps"
222 N 20th St
Stop 17 - The Franklin Institute/Logan Circle
1625 Chestnut St
Stop 18 - Shops at Liberty Place
200 S Broad St
Stop 19 - The Bellevue/Rittenhouse Square
Pine Street
Stop 21 - Pine Street
301 South St
Stop 22 - South Street/Head House Square
South Christopher Columbus Boulevard & Spruce Street
Stop 23 - Vietnam Veterans Memorial
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Stop 24 - Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing/Columbus Boulevard
Waterfront Parking
Stop 25 - Penn's Landing/Waterfront
101 N Independence Mall E
Stop 27 - Faith and Liberty Discovery Center
Options
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.
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.
1 Day Tour
Duration: 1 day
Blue Route: Starting Point: Stop #1 - Independence Visitor Center, SW Corner of 6th and Market
Reviews
2,282 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Poor City Ambassadors
Donna D,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
1.00Although the two men we had as tour guides were very informative, they were extremely rude when not performing. Our pick up spot on the route was not the “official” first stop so when we arrived at the official beginning of the tour, we were rudely ushered off the bus and told we had to wait to get back on the bus while others were allowed to stay on the bus for whatever reason. Ok, but the guy was nasty ushering us off the bus. Why? The staff member at the stop was rude as well. We were confused on why we were being told to get off the bus as were several other people. No answers just a lot of mumbling and pointing. So we ended up not getting on the bus and walking to a completely different stop to catch the bus later in the day. It was weird actually. After spending a long day in the city and on the way back to our original pick up spot, on another bus, the driver drove right past our stop. When I mentioned to the tour guide the driver missed our stop he replied “not my problem”. I of course questioned his response and he told me I had to speak to the driver. What????? So we had to stay on the bus until the next stop which was several blocks away from where we needed to get off the bus. When we got off the bus I did ask the driver why he skipped a marked stop on the bus route and he threw up his hands and mumbled something about a detour. Just over all poor communication and customer service. I totally understand that things happen, a lot of traffic and construction is going on in Philly but, being rude and disrespectful to paying customers, not acceptable. The Big Bus Philadelphia staff were not good ambassadors for the City of Brotherly Love in my opinion. Fail
Larsen tour 25
Tony L,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00The drivers and tour guides are very good and knowledgeable about the city and are very friendly. We have done this tour twice now and will definitely do it again when we come back.
Fun, informative, and convenient!
Miranda B,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Love the convenience of the hop- on-hop-off bus! A great way to get around the city while stopping at all the tourist hot spots and learning about the city’s history along the way.
Awesome tour
Laura O,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome tour- I learned so much about the city. I would highly recommend this for anyone visiting the city
First experience on this...
Heather K,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00First experience on this type of tour. It was better than expected. Nick did a great job leading the tour.
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