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Hop-on Hop-off Philadelphia Bus Tours
- Forget pricey cabs and boring tours and hop on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. See Philadelphia’s museums, squares, and more for 1-3 days.
- Zip around 27 stops on the Blue Route every 20 mins and hop on and off for unlimited times as you please.
- Top deck views on the open-top buses so good, you can’t stop snapping as an English-speaking guide or multilingual audio guide offers engaging commentary.
- Visit Betsy Ross House where the first US flag was sewn, Barnes Foundation with a fine art collection, and Ben Franklin's Grave to pay homage on your route.
- Forget pricey cabs and boring tours and hop on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. See Philadelphia’s museums, squares, and more for 1-3 days.
- Zip around 27 stops on the Blue Route every 20 mins and hop on and off for unlimited times as you please.
- Top deck views on the open-top buses so good, you can’t stop snapping as an English-speaking guide or multilingual audio guide offers engaging commentary.
- Visit Betsy Ross House where the first US flag was sewn, Barnes Foundation with a fine art collection, and Ben Franklin's Grave to pay homage on your route.
Inclusions
- 1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Blue Route
- English-speaking guide
- Audio guide in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin Chinese (on select buses)
- Complimentary headphones
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Blue Route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #6 (Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center Marriott/Macy’s)
- Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #6 (Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center Marriott/Macy’s)
- Frequency: Every 20 mins
- Popular stops: United States Mint, Chinatown, City Hall
- Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.
- The tour does not operate on Thanksgiving Day (Nov 23), Christmas (Dec 25), and New Year (Jan 1).
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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mocquais
Nov 2024Verified booking
The adventure was great and we really enjoyed it. The buses were quite frequent and the route very interesting. Thank you
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Timothy
Oct 2024Verified booking
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the various architecture, history and art in the Philly area. He pointed so much as we toured Philly. Very much worth the cost and time.
Joe
Oct 2024Verified booking
The young lady narrator on the second bus was very good and had a working audio system. The first narrator, an older women, had an audio system that was not working properly. She was also confusing as she was having a problem with knowing left from right. She corrected herself but had us confused as to what side she was referencing. Ticketing was unclear as I was directed to an agent a block away.
Anthony
Sep 2024Verified booking
Great way to see the highlights of the city. We like the hear the guides give you insight into the city. We always use the hop on hop off when we go to a new city.
Angela
Sep 2024Verified booking
The tour was a good experience seeing parts of Philadelphia. We started off with a guide that didn't know what she was talking about. Then after a stop off and a change of guide it was so much better. He certainly knew his history.
Leslie
Sep 2024Verified booking
We loved the Big Bus Tour of Philadelphia. My husband and I live in the area and had out-of-town friends visiting. A great way to see the city and we all learned a ton! Buses were plentiful and timely. Guides were knowledgable and professional. Ticketing experience was easy and seamless. A+ all around!
Chantelle
Sep 2024Verified booking
I really wanted to give 5 stars - due to the tour guide Joe I will not. His commentary crossed the line numerous times. He knew it. He stated he's not for everybody. Joe you are not funny. You are rude. Your commentary infers you're homophobic. Your commentary is inappropriate! Signed Heterosexual
Elizabeth
Aug 2024Verified booking
My son and I only had a couple of days in Philly, so the hop on hop off bus was the best way to see all important sites we wanted to see. We sat on top in the open air so we could take it all in. The driver and narrator were excellent and really added to the tour. Next time we're in Philly, I'd do it again!
Tilly
Aug 2024Verified booking
The guides were amazing, so knowledgeable, interesting and also funny. The drivers did very well to in driving smoothly on all the traffic
Elizabeth
Jul 2024Verified booking
Our tour guide was very informative on both buses that we were on. The stops along the route were easy to locate. Navigating the purchase of tickets online was easy as well as getting to must see sights for each of the stops along the route. Would definitely do this again and reccommed to others.
Nicole
Jul 2024Verified booking
The guide used colorful language and in an attempt to be funny he was actually offensive at times. Plus some roads were closed it would have been nice to know what had been skipped for to road closures
Melanie
Jul 2024Verified booking
The tour guide said"Crispus Attucks made a mistake and got of the ship and as a result a bunch of people got killed." That is erroneous historical account and offensive.
Oscar
Jul 2024Verified booking
Great way to get around the city and get to know some of the history and stories. Get of where you want if you want. We got off at the penetentary to have a look. And at the rocky statue. Depending on the stop it may be busy or the bus may be full and you have to wait for the next one. We were lucky at the rocky statue to get the last 3 seats.
Angela
Jun 2024Verified booking
I enjoyed the tour definitely think it was worth the $36 per person or $32 that we pay. We got a really good tour of the city. We were comfortable. It was good there's so much history in Philadelphia.
Hazel
Jun 2024Verified booking
The guides were fun and knowledgeable about the area 1 did history and the 2nd tour did movie location so we felt we had the best of both worlds.
Patricia
Jun 2024Verified booking
Ease of use, interesting facts along the way. City should cut the trees along the way. I did get hit pretty good by a branch. That being said, my whole group of 8 really enjoyed it.
Christine
May 2024Verified booking
Everything was easy and straight foward. The tour guides were all very knowledgeable and funny ! Great experience.
Carlos
Nov 2024Verified booking
Facility to locomotion between atractions. The App is confused
Sanjay
Nov 2024Verified booking
the tour guide was very knowledgable
Jennifer
Nov 2024Verified booking
The tour guide Henry was great. He spread a good mood
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Harold
Sep 2024Verified booking
It was easy /conenient to find the bus stops.
Collin
Aug 2024Verified booking
Smooth ticketing experience and the tour was fantastic.
Susan
Jul 2024Verified booking
Informational..fun...easy to use
Charlene
Jul 2024Verified booking
Donna S was an awesome driver and the guides we had kept the information entertaining and fresh.
Henry
Jul 2024Verified booking
Very knowledgeable and personable guide.
- Explore Philly your way and hop on and off as much as you like on a 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Double the routes, double the fun! Red and Blue lines crisscross the city, with buses every 45 mins and 28 stops along must-see attractions – where to first?
- Learn as you roll on the double-decker buses! English-speaking guides and audio tours in 9 languages make every ride a mini-lesson.
- Dive into Chinatown's bustle, marvel at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and meet 1,300 animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, along your route.
- Explore Philly your way and hop on and off as much as you like on a 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Double the routes, double the fun! Red and Blue lines crisscross the city, with buses every 45 mins and 28 stops along must-see attractions – where to first?
- Learn as you roll on the double-decker buses! English-speaking guides and audio tours in 9 languages make every ride a mini-lesson.
- Dive into Chinatown's bustle, marvel at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and meet 1,300 animals at the Philadelphia Zoo, along your route.
Inclusions
- 1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- English-speaking guide
- Audio guide in Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Portuguese & Hindi
- Booklet with discounts at museums, restaurants & attractions
- Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
- Flexible ticket with 12-month validity
- Free child (aged 3 and under) tickets
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Red route
- First bus: 10am from The Bourse Building
- Last bus: 4pm from The Bourse Building
- Frequency: Every 45 mins
- Popular stops: Chinatown, Cathedral Basilica, Love Park
Blue route
- First bus: 10am from Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Last bus: 4pm from Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Frequency: Every 45 mins
- Popular stops: Civil War Memorial, Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
- Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.
- The tour does not operate on Thanksgiving, Dec 24 and 25, and Jan 1.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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Randall
Aug 2024Verified booking
Very interesting city first. Plus I liked the fact that I could take the two different lines. Both had very good guides
Suzanne
May 2024Verified booking
Our driver, Linda, was very good and our guide, Ryan, was enthuastic about sharing details about various Phildelphia neighborhoods.
Amber
Apr 2024Verified booking
John - our guide - was fantastic! he had funny jokes and puns. Loves the city and had a great attitude. You could tell he was enthusiastic and genuine which made all the difference in the world. Thank you!
Renee
Apr 2024Verified booking
Two out of three of our tour guides were fantastic!!! Super informative. Unfortunately the female we had was terrible. We got offf and waited for the next bus to get a different guide. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Philly.
Kenya
Apr 2024Verified booking
I learned a lot of history and the tour guide was awesome. There were more stops than I thought which turned out great. Headout was simple to use.
Phillip
Jun 2024Verified booking
The tour guides were great! The hop on hop off feature was nice as well. Great way to see the city 👍🏾
Christopher
Jun 2024Verified booking
All of the guides were great and the buses were timely. Thank you so much !
Maria
May 2024Verified booking
We had a really fun and knowledgeable hostess on our bus , she made everything interesting and fun !!
Mary
May 2024Verified booking
Liked the narration of attractions by the lead tour guide.
Danielle
Oct 2024Verified booking
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Jane
Dec 2023Verified booking
Trevor
Nov 2023Verified booking
Tour guide was very informative and very entertaining.
Byeongho
Nov 2023Verified booking
Why Choose Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours?
- Visit Top Landmarks: See all of Philadelphia’s top attractions from the open-top double-decker buses, and get off at landmarks you want to explore.
- Easy and Convenient: Explore the city without the hassle of arranging your commute from one attraction to another.
- Save Money: Hop-on Hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend on local transport to get around Philadelphia.
- Customize the Duration: Depending on the duration of your trip, customize your Hop-on Hop-off tour with 1, 2 or 3-day passes.
- Pre-Recorded Commentary: Listen to audio guides in up to 9 languages including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Hindi.
- Live Guides: In addition to the recorded commentary, there is also a live guide providing insights on the city's sights in English
Please check your tickets for more information on the special features and inclusions.
Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off Routes & Timings
Big Bus
City Sightseeing
The Big Bus tour follows a single Blue Route with 25 stops, including landmarks like the United States Mint, Chinatown, and City Hall. Travel through these spots at your own pace with flexible boarding options.
TIMINGS
9:30am to 5:30pm (Blue route)
FREQUENCY
Every 20 minutes
DURATION
Choose between a 1, 2, or 3-day pass
27+ attractions covered
City Sightseeing Philadelphia offers two routes and a night tour. The Red Route covers stops like Chinatown, Cathedral Basilica, and Love Park. The Blue Route highlights the Civil War Memorial, Philadelphia Zoo, and Please Touch Museum. The night bus tour offers a new way to soak in the city highlights, with iconic sites bathed in vibrant lights.
TIMINGS
10am to 4pm (Red route); 10am to 4 pm (Blue route)
FREQUENCY
Every 45 minutes (Red and Blue route)
DURATION
Choose between a 1, 2, or 3-day pass
28+ attractions covered
Your Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off Tour Highlights
Independence Hall
Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed. Located across from the Bourse Building, it’s a central site in the nation's history.
Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours
Q. Does Philadelphia have a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour?
A. Yes, Philadelphia has a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour.
Q. Are Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off tickets available online?
A. Yes, you can avail Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off tickets online.
Q. How much does a Hop-on Hop-off bus cost in Philadelphia?
A. Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start from $36.
Q. How do Hop-on Hop-off buses work in Philadelphia?
A. Hop-on Hop-off buses in Philadelphia allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.
Q. How often do Hop-on Hop-off buses operate in Philadelphia?
A. Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off buses run at short and regular intervals from 9:30 AM to 4 PM.
Q. Are Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
A. Yes, Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users and to prams and stroller.