Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off Bus

About this experience

Book Philadelphia hop-on hop-off bus tickets and explore the City of Brotherly Love on a red London-style double-decker. Choose a 1, 2 or 3 day ticket, start at the Bourse Building in the historic centre, and hop off at any of 28 stops, from the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center to the Rocky Steps and Eastern State Penitentiary. An expert local guide gives live commentary in English, and you can add a guided walking tour of the old city. Which stops does the Philadelphia bus cover? The route links the city's history, museums and neighbourhoods. In the old city you can hop off at the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, the National Constitution Center and the Museum of the American Revolution. Heading west, the bus stops at Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market, Love Park, the Cathedral Basilica and Logan Circle, then continues to the Rodin Museum, Eastern State Penitentiary, the Perelman Building and the Rocky Steps and statue. On the way back it passes the Franklin Institute, the Mütter Museum, Avenue of the Arts, Antique Row, Headhouse Square and Penn's Landing on the waterfront. What does the walking tour include? If you choose the option with a walking tour, a guide leads you through the streets where the United States was founded. Points of interest include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Benjamin Franklin's grave, Arch Street Meeting House, the Betsy Ross House and Elfreth's Alley. Walking tours start at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 from the same address as the bus. How do Philadelphia bus tickets work? Redeem your bus or walking tour voucher at 21 South 5th Street. After that, hop on at any stop and show your smartphone ticket to the driver each time you board. The 2 day and 3 day tickets must be used on consecutive days. You can use your voucher on any day within 12 months of the travel date you choose at checkout, which gives you flexibility if your plans change. Your ticket also comes with a booklet of deals and discounts at museums, restaurants and attractions along the route. Attraction entry is not included. Audio guide and accessibility As well as the live English guide, an audio guide is available in several other languages, including Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, Portuguese and Hindi. A 2 or 3 day ticket is the best choice if you want to visit the big museums properly, as places like the Franklin Institute and the Museum of the American Revolution can easily fill a morning each. If you have accessibility needs, contact the operator before you travel. With 28 stops, it is worth riding the full loop once to see how the city fits together before choosing where to spend more time. Make more of your Philadelphia visit Hop off in the old city for Museum of the American Revolution entry tickets. Science fans can spend a few hours at the Franklin Institute, and families can add the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia, which also has its own stop on the route.

Not included

• Attraction entrances

Before you go

Redeem your bus or walking tour voucher at 21 South 5th Street, Philadelphia 19106. Show your smartphone ticket to the driver when you board at any stop. 2 and 3 day tickets must be used on consecutive days. Walking tours start at 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of the chosen travel date.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. You can also reschedule until 24 hours before your visit.