Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Hop on Hop off Philadelphia Double Decker Tour

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

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.

Options

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

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.

Reviews

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2,372 reviews

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Diasppointing bus tour of Philadelphia
O6400JCmichelleh,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
My 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
4.00
Loved the tour, but would appreciate the guide keeping politics out of the experience.
Nice trip!
Lisa C,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
Informative. 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
5.00
Everything was smooth and easy to do. No issues with any of the reservations.
Super
R2297BYcindyr,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome, informative, and fun!
Good time in Philly
Karen M,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Such 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 .
Great experience
RosaLee G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour get to see a lot of historic area’s ,recommendations of places to see and eat. Educational great tour
A great resource to get around Philly and reasonable too
635kristint,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I've been on about 5-6 Hop On Hop Off buses in other cities. We bought the 2-day pass and couldn't have been more pleased. The route covered around 25 stops and a fairly large area, including many attractions, statues, museums, downtown shopping areas, parks, etc. The map they included was fantastic. It not only was a great resource for the bus route itself, but also for maneuvering around the city. Definitely wear comfortable walking shoes and have a hat/visor ~~ the people sitting on the top deck have great views but they are wide open to the weather be it sun, rain, etc. We preferred the Big Brown Bus but the ticket was also good on the smaller red/yellow bus. The guides were very informative but we learned (the hard way!) that if you sit inside the bus and have a preferred stop, you need to let the bus driver know or they may not stop....
Great tour
vanomad,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I do Hop-on tours in almost every city I go to. They are all great and this is no exception. These tours are such a great way to orient yourself to the city. And you see things on the tour that you want to go back and explore later. That is usually what I will do. Ride the whole route, then go back and explore on my own. And its not a bad way to get around the city. Highly recommend.