Double Decker Bus Tour: Philadelphia Exploration
3.9
96 Ratings
Philadelphia

Discover the rich history of Philadelphia with a live tour guide aboard our genuine double-decker buses. Feel free to hop on or off at any of our 27 convenient stops.

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
3.9
(96 Ratings)
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Andrea_s
Feb 23, 2026
Meeting the Rocky steps - Had a blast. The guide tour very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. He even joked with us and was very upbeat for a freezing morning
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Trentcz1277uc
Oct 13, 2025
fun - great experience, very good speakers, great way to get around where you want to go and get off only where you want. dfsdfdsfa
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Mirza_m
Sep 30, 2025
Loved the fun narrating... - Loved the fun narrating by our tour guide. Drive was smooth on the bus. Would recommend or book it again.
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J9494mimichelles
Sep 24, 2025
Superior citywide overview with the right hosts! - My daughter and I decided to ride the bus for an overall review of the city. We hoped on and off a few times and had multiple guides. The team of Chris and Sebastian were by far the BEST. Their hospitality, knowledge of the city, clear communication and sense of humor made for a memorable day. We actually stayed on the loop longer than planned because we were enjoying our time so much.
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Evelyn_r
Sep 22, 2025
All around Philly - The Big Bus took us to all the stops we wanted to see. Drivers and Narrators were great. The buses we’re also on time
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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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Wendell_g
Apr 3, 2026
A Great and Affordable Experience to Learn About Philadelphia! - The tour can be hit or miss depending on your tour guide. The first bus we were on, sorry to say, had a dreadful tour guide. However, the tour guide we had after hopping on another bus was amazing! She was very knowledgeable, sociable, and slightly humorous. There was some confusion on how the "hop on, hop off" process worked, so there was about 40 minutes where I was on-foot trying to find another bus. However, a phone call to the company helped clear things up. Overall, I would rate it 4.5 stars if I could. It wasn't the PERFECT experience, but it was absolutely a great one.
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Leah_g
Nov 2, 2025
Gets the job done - It is what it says….goes to all of the key sites. Tour guides vary, one was way corny, the other very informative
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Nancy_n
Mar 30, 2026
Red bus - The interior of the red busses were difficult to see out of. The drivers went so fast it was easy to miss things. Hard to stop and see all things in one day. Drivers don’t always stop at each stop. The older gentleman was a good tour guide. Didn’t talk so fast it was hard to make out. Noisy at back of bus couldn’t hear guide.
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Carrie_b
Jun 4, 2025
Mission mostly accomplished! - Difficult to navigate what bus & where. We did a lot of extra walking after purchasing tickets. Almost missed, by the time we found the right place we couldn’t get off or look around anywhere. Tour guide was knowledgeable and bus driver, Tom, was super friendly. If you are ‘more’ mobile, you probably will not be as frustrated as I was trying to walk around to find them. There are diff companies; they work together but ticket redemption needs to happen at the right place. Overall, it was a decent value, just frustrating.
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