Hop-on Hop-off Tours Philadelphia

Big Bus: Philadelphia Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Set off on a hop-on hop-off bus tour around Philadelphia and see the city’s famous museums, lively squares & more for 1/2/3 days.

Explore up to 25 stops along the Blue Route at your own pace, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.

Enjoy educational insights on popular landmarks and attractions from a live English-speaking guide onboard.

Soak up panoramic views of the city from an open-top deck while listening to pre-recorded commentary in 6 languages.

Visit iconic landmarks like the Betsy Ross House, Barnes Foundation, Ben Franklin’s Grave & more.

1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to Blue Route

Live English-speaking guide

Audio guide in French, German, Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese & Mandarin Chinese (on select buses)

Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

FREQUENCY20 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREIndependence Visitor Center at 9:30 AM
LAST DEPARTUREIndependence Visitor Center at 4:30 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Independence Visitor Center
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2 attractions
Independence Mall
2 minutes walk
Museum of the American Revolution
5 minutes walk
2. Betsy Ross House/Philly Tour Hub
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2 attractions
Betsy Ross House
3 minutes walk
Fireman’s Hall Museum
2 minutes walk
3. United States Mint/Ben Franklin’s Grave
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2 attractions
United States Mint
Ben Franklin’s Grave
2 minutes walk
4. National Constitution Center
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2 attractions
National Constitution Center
2 minutes walk
African American Museum in Philadelphia
1 minute walk
5. Chinatown/Fashion District
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2 attractions
Chinatown
1 minute walk
Friendship Arch
4 minutes walk
6. Reading Terminal Market
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2 attractions
Reading Terminal Market
4 minutes walk
Masonic Temple
2 minutes walk
7. City Hall/Love Park
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2 attractions
Love Park
2 minutes walk
Academy of Natural Sciences
4 minutes walk
8. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul/Sister Cities
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2 attractions
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
1 minute walk
Parkway Central Library
2 minutes walk
9. Barnes Foundation
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1 attraction
Barnes Foundation
4 minutes walk
10. Rodin Museum
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2 attractions
Rodin Museum
5 minutes walk
The Oval XP
4 minutes walk
11. Eastern State Penitentiary
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2 attractions
Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art
7 minutes walk
12. Perelman Building of Philadelphia Art Museum
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2 attractions
The Perelman Building
Boathouse Row
2 minutes walk
13. Rocky Steps
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2 attractions
Rocky Steps & Statue
3 minutes walk
Schuylkill River Trail
8 minutes walk
14. Franklin Institute/Logan Circle
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2 attractions
Franklin Institute
2 minutes walk
Moore College of Art & Design Galleries
15. Sonesta/Mütter Museum
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2 attractions
Sonesta
3 minutes walk
Mütter Museum
6 minutes walk
16. Shops at Liberty Place
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1 attraction
Shops at Liberty Place
5 minutes walk
17. The Bellevue/Rittenhouse Square
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2 attractions
The Bellevue
6 minutes walk
Rittenhouse Square
5 minutes walk
18. Academy of Music/Broad Street
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2 attractions
Academy of Music
Wilma Theater
3 minutes walk
19. Pine Street
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20. South Street/Headhouse Square
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2 attractions
Headhouse Market
1 minute walk
Shane Confectionery
5 minutes walk
21. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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2 attractions
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2 minutes walk
Korean War Memorial
2 minutes walk
22. Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing/ Columbus Boulevard
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1 attraction
Independence Seaport Museum
1 minute walk
23. Old City/Christ Church
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3 attractions
Christ Church
4 minutes walk
Christ Church Burial Ground
2 minutes walk
National Liberty Museum
2 minutes walk
24. Museum of American Jewish History
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2 attractions
Liberty Bell Center
1 minute walk
Museum of American Jewish History
3 minutes walk

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

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What our guests say
Glenda L
Family
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Apr 2026
We had a great tour! The guide was entertaining, the stops were close to major monuments, and our son really enjoyed taking photos and sightseeing.
Sharon T
Couple
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Apr 2026
Great staff - all including tour guide.
Jill D
Couple
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2 days ago
Siegfried S
Couple
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3 weeks ago
Masataka M
Couple
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Aug 2026

Accessibility

Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. Please contact the service provider 48 hours before your tour begins so they can schedule an accessibility-friendly vehicle for you.