4 Philadelphia Bus Tours Worth Booking

1.Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,347 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Ride Philadelphia’s open-top double-decker bus past Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, City Hall, the Rocky Steps, South Street, and Penn’s Landing. Live English-speaking guides, including guides such as Harris, Keith, Nick, and Naomi, add local stories. Ride the full loop first, then hop off where you want to explore.

“We loved the tour. We chose to ride all the way around one time, then do stops. It worked out best for us. The narration was slightly different each time and they were all great!”

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2.Philadelphia: Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 868 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $39

Ride Philadelphia’s open-top double-decker bus on a 16-mile loop with 26 stops. A live English guide leads the way, while audio commentary is available in eight additional languages. You can ride the full 90-minute circuit or hop off for Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Rocky Steps, and more.

“I enjoyed this sightseeing tour. It helps me understand the history of this city and its culture of living. I love to take photos, and this helps me save time from walking around aimlessly. The tour guide was awesome and lively. I forgot her name, but it was on Saturday, the 14th, at 10:00am on the Big Bus. BIG SHOUT OUT TO HER AND THE DRIVER!”

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3.Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 562 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride a London-style double-decker through Philadelphia on a 1, 2, or 3-day pass. Live guides such as Dave, Mike, and Sebastian add history and humor, while audio guides come in English, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. Hop off near Reading Terminal Market, the Art Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and Independence Mall.

“Make sure know the stop you want to get off, as they are numbered different for each company. Other than that the guides were very informative.”

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4.Philadelphia: Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 332 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $39

Explore Philadelphia by open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute loop covering nearly 30 sights. Hop off for Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, the Rocky Steps, Old City, or the waterfront. Live guides such as Bruce, Sam, Jo, and Sherrie have led entertaining tours, while multilingual audio is also available.

“I will guide and Driver wore both very knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed it immensely would recommend for anyone”

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