4 Philadelphia Bus Tours Worth the Fare

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 with live English commentary from guides such as Harris, Keith, Nick, Naomi, and John. Take the full 90-minute loop first, then hop off for Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market, the Rocky Steps, South Street, and Penn’s Landing.

“Perfect way to see the city and get an idea of the places you want to explore more. My recommendation is to do the full loop first then start your hop on hop off.”

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

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

Ride a 16-mile Philadelphia loop with 26 stops, live English narration, and audio in eight additional languages. Start near Independence Hall, pass the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Rocky Steps, and Penn’s Landing, then hop off wherever you want for one to three days.

“We enjoyed the trip. Our guide was very informative. The gentleman who assisted us to get a shuttle to Please Touch Museum was very helpful. We liked the shuttle trip to the museum and being driven by a very nice lady. Both gave us pointers on how to maximize our trip. Thank you very much.”

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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.)

Tour Philadelphia by London-style double-decker bus on a 1.5-hour loop linking Old City, Center City, the Art Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, and Penn’s Landing. Choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, hop off at major sights, and listen to live commentary or audio in five languages.

“Great way to see the city, we will do it again next time . We liked the hop On hop off feature. The microphone was loud.”

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4.Philadelphia: Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

See Philadelphia’s historic center, museums, waterfront, and Rocky Steps from an open-top double-decker bus. Live guides such as Bruce, Sam, Jo, and Sherrie add local color, while the 90-minute loop and hop-on hop-off pass help you shape a one to three-day visit.

“We had some trouble getting our way there. But once we figured things out and got on the bus, we had a great time!”

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