Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

Big Bus: Philadelphia Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia

Get a historical view of ‘City of Brotherly Love’ with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour. See spots like Betsy Ross House, Barnes Foundation, and more.

Highlights

Ditch the regular sightseeing and go on a hop-on hop-off tour of Philadelphia and see famous museums, lively squares, and more for 1, 2, or 3 days.
Buses run as frequently as 20 mins and you can embark and disembark at any of the 27 stops on the Blue Route at your own pace.
The open-top double-decker buses are perfect for sightseeing. Your English-speaking guide or multilingual audio guide will regale you with fun trivia.
Visit iconic landmarks like the Betsy Ross House, Barnes Foundation, Ben Franklin’s Grave, and more.

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

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Timothy

5/5

Oct, 2024

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

4/5

Oct, 2024

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

5/5

Sep, 2024

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

3/5

Sep, 2024

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

5/5

Sep, 2024

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!

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Routes & schedule

Blue route

Explore the Largest City in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Get a 360-degree view of Philly’s culture as you sightsee the landmarks with full flexibility and unlimited hop-on hop-off convenience. Feel free to disembark at any stop to discover the landmarks and attractions that capture your interest, and simply board again when you're ready to continue! Enjoy live audio commentary in English on board and get an audio guide available in 6 languages.

Schedule

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

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.

Know before you go

Accessibility

Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.