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City Sightseeing Philadelphia: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Free Cancellation 24 hrs prior to the travel date selected. No cancellation accepted within 24 hrs of travel date or after travel date. Our vouchers are valid for 12 months from the booked travel date so you can take the tour anytime during that period.
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from US$ 54.00 /pp
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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

     Daily

  • Duration

    1, 2 or 3 days (as per option chosen)

  • Start time

    9.30am to 4pm, frequency is every 15 minutes, 1 loop is 90 minutes

    Timings are subject to change.

  • Meeting Point

    Vouchers must be redeemed at  either Stop 1 (21 S 5th Street) or Stop 5 (12 N 12th Street).  Please redeem your vouchers at this location prior to boarding the bus.

    You can then hop on from any of the stops

  • Ending Point

    You can hop off at any of the stops

Key Highlights

  • Discover the UNESCO World Heritage City of Philadelphia on this bus tour
  • Hop on and off as much as you wish over 1, 2 or 3 days to explore at your own pace
  • Get up close with top attractions and experiences, from the incredible food scene to Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Travel around with complete ease using the comprehensive routes and strategic stops
  • Enjoy both live and pre-recorded commentary onboard

Activity Overview

Discover the good ol’ Philly with this comprehensive City Sightseeing Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour. Valid for 1, 2 or 3 days, you can comfortably discover the historic Philadelphia which is also a UNESCO World Heritage city at your own pace. Not to mention, your tickets also treat you to a fantastic booklet with deals and discounts at museums, restaurants, and attractions along the way!

With buses operating on two routes and along a trail of strategically-located stops to help you visit your favourite attractions and experiences with absolute ease, this hop-on, hop-off tour is perfect for first-time and repeat visitors alike. From its incredible food scene to the inspiring urban restoration projects and of course, the city’s fascinating history - this bus is your gateway to it all! All along, an engaging multilingual audio commentary will keep you company onboard the buses, regaling you with the charming tales of Philadelphia!

Attractions Covered 

  • The Bourse Building
  • National Constitution Centre
  • Love Park
  • Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
  • Eastern State Penitentiary
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Philadelphia Zoo 
  • Please Touch Museum and Memorial Hall
  • Mutter Museum
  • Penn's Landing

…. And more!

What’s Included & Not Included

Inclusions

  • 1, 2, or 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour Ticket (as per option chosen)
  • Audio commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Hindi, Italian, Russian and Vietnamese
  • English speaking guide on board
  • Free headphones 

Exclusions

  • Admission to attractions, unless specified

Routes Details

  • Red Route

Red Route

  1. 1
    The Bourse Building
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  2. 2
    Betsy Ross House
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  3. 3
    National Constitution Center
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  4. 4
    Chinatown
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  5. 5
    Reading Terminal Market
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  6. 6
    Love Park
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  7. 7
    Cathedral Basilica
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  8. 8
    Logan Circle
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  9. 9
    Rodin Museum
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  10. 10
    Eastern State Penitentiary
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  11. 11
    The Perelman Building
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  12. 12
    Rocky Steps & Statue
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  13. 13
    Franklin Institute
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  14. 14
    Mutter Museum
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  15. 15
    Shops at Liberty Place
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  16. 16
    The Bellevue
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  17. 17
    Avenue of the Arts
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  18. 18
    Antique Row
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  19. 19
    Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
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  20. 20
    Headhouse Square
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  21. 21
    Vietnam & Korean War Memorials
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  22. 22
    Penn's Landing
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  23. 23
    Marriott Old City
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  24. 24
    Museum of the American Revolution
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  25. 25
    Museum of Illusions
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  26. 26
    Liberty Bell
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Important Information

Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Redemption Information

  • All guests must begin their tour at either Stop 1 (21 S 5th Street) or Stop 5 (12 N 12th Street). At these stops, customers can redeem their online voucher or purchase tickets with a sales agent.

  • Passengers cannot board the bus at any other stop without first seeing a sales agent at Stop 1 or Stop 5. However, once guests receive their validated paper ticket and begin the tour at one of those two stops, they may hop on and off freely for the remainder of the tour.

  • An exception applies to tickets purchased directly at the Visitor Center, where guests receive a paper ticket immediately and can start at any stop.

  • The Bourse is the start and end point of the tour, which is why some guests may be asked to disembark there.

  • If passengers begin at Stop 1, they receive all necessary information regarding detours, inaccessible stops, and also the ability to ride both bus companies.

  • Please note: the bus will only stop at specific locations if a customer informs the tour guide they wish to get off, or if there are people waiting to board. The bus does not automatically stop at every stop.

    Validity: 12 months from the date chosen at the time of booking

    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

    Philadelphia is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Timings and stops are subject to change.

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    Satisfied Customers

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    DAVID FOSS - United States 15 May

    We found the City Sightseeing Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-Off Bus Tour to be a wonderful way to see the city, with interesting information and helpful guides and bus drivers. We...

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    Rosetta Delancy - United States 04 Apr

    Warren was AMAZING, A CROWD PLEASER and VERY KNOWLEDGABLE about the HISTORY of PHILLY...

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    Alison Walline - 12 Mar

    Lovely city and with hop on hop off we were able to see the whole city which was not possible otherwise....

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    Victoria Lugo - United States 11 Mar

    The guide (Joey) was incredible! So fun and so much history. Philadelphia is a beautiful city!...

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    Christine Wirth - United States 26 Jan

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