Double Decker Bus Tour: Philadelphia Exploration
3.8
88 Ratings
Philadelphia

Dive into the Past! Take in Philadelphia’s attractions with a real-time Tour Guide aboard our genuine Double Decker Buses. Get on or get off at any of our 27 stations.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Independence Visitor Center - Stop 1 - Independence Visitor Center-SW Corner of 6th and Market
  • Betsy Ross House - Stop 2 - Betsy Ross House
  • United States Mint - Stop 3 - United States Mint/Ben Franklin’s Grave
  • National Constitution Center - Stop 4 - National Constitution Center
  • Philadelphia Chinatown - Stop 5 -…
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What's Included
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Explore with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Flexible Hop On Hop Off service
  • Enjoy live commentary during the tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Operating hours vary by season
Location
Market St & 6th St
Stop 1 is on the Southwest corner of 6th and Market Streets
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
3.8
(88 Ratings)
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Susan_k
May 15, 2025
The best way to see all of the Philadelphia top sights - I was a little concerned by some of the reviews, but booked anyways, and I’m so glad I did! Our guides were terrific, the buses were comfortable and we learned so much about the city. I’ve been to Philadelphia a number of times for work, but the tour exposed me to lots of sights that I was unaware of. There was a man on the bus that needed the translation audio and that wasn’t working properly. He got frustrated and left the tour. So, scan the reviews if you aren’t English speaking so you can see if that’s a common issue. Otherwise, I highly recommend the tour!
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Shannon
Apr 6, 2025
Long Philadelphia Weekend Away - We really enjoyed our time on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour. We got to see everything that was on our to-do list without having to drive around ourselves. Also enjoyed hearing all about Philadelphia history while seeing the sites.
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Jennifer
Mar 2, 2025
Awesome experience - We did the double decker hop on hop off bus tour on Saturday March 1st. We rode the Big B bus. Tom was at the bus stop selling tickets. He was knowledgeable and not pushy at all. When we got on the bus Ruth was the tour guide. She was entertaining and definitely knows her Philly history. She made the bus tour interesting and fun! We loved it so much we got on for a second ride. Darryl the driver was professional and courteous. Will definitely take this tour again when we are back in Philly and hope Ruth is the tour guide again!
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Ruth_l
Sep 16, 2024
Best way to see Philly - Drivers and guides very helpful with right stops you needed/wanted. Very friendly and vey informative.
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Beth_b
Sep 15, 2024
Great way to see the sights of the sights of Philadelphia - We really enjoyed this tour. It was fun, interesting and educational. Our guide was great-knowledgeable and entertaining. A great way to see the sights of the city.
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Judithmi1665yp
Mar 25, 2025
Family time - It was great though it was raining we were still able to enjoy the view from the bus. The tour guide was great . We all have a great time. We just wish we were able to get off take some pics.
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Stevep57
Sep 19, 2024
Hop on hop off bus Philly - Seat were wet from rain and no offer to dry them off for guests. On one portion, the guide spoke so fast that no one could understand him. First guide was excellent
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Roxann
Sep 18, 2024
The tour is worth it, I didn't like the long wait being picked up - The first part of the tour was good, got off to see the mint, waited for over a hour to be picked up, finally called the company to see if they were coming, bus pulled up went to get on said they were on break, I would have to wait for another bus. Felt like I wasted part of my day waiting
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Holly
Nov 9, 2024
Walk it and skip the bus - There was a large student convention in town and they just were not prepared to handle the traffic. The buses were full and having to wait 30 minutes for the next one that at times was also full was quite annoying. More time waiting than touring. The one bus had a horrible tour guide who just rude. His name was Zane and he seemed annoyed at people getting on the bus. I don’t suggest.
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Vickiec184
Oct 5, 2024
Terrible experience! - This was a terrible experience! Buses are supposed to run every 20 minutes, well don’t get in a hurry. We found a bus at 3:34 at one of the stops and we were told that was a show bus but there was one across the street that would be leaving in 6 minutes. We went there only to be told they had stopped for the day. They sent us down the street to another one only to find that they had at least 50 people waiting. We finally got on a bus at 4:00. Customer service was pretty bad, as well.
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