--- title: City Sightseeing Philadelphia slug: city-sightseeing-philadelphia-hop-on-hop-off-tours type: attraction sub_type: bus tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/city-sightseeing-philadelphia-hop-on-hop-off-tours city: Philadelphia state: PA country: US address: 1400 Schuylkill Ave geo: lat: 39.94975 lng: -75.14806 duration: up to 1.5 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:27:10.353Z price_from: amount: 42 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4 count: 1147 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: 24 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour price: 42 regular_price: 45.8 savings: 3.8 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Senior (65+ yrs) min_age: 65 - name: 48 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour price: 51 regular_price: 56 savings: 5 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Senior (65+ yrs) min_age: 65 - name: 72 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour price: 65 regular_price: 71 savings: 6 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (4-12 yrs) min_age: 4 max_age: 12 - name: Senior (65+ yrs) min_age: 65 --- ## Overview Select a single or multi-day pass to explore Philadelphia with the City Sightseeing Philadelphia hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering expert local guide commentary and flexible travel at your own pace through historic landmarks and cultural treasures. Experience the city aboard an open-top double-decker bus that covers over 16 miles and more than 100 sites, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Christ Church Burial Grounds, Betsy Ross House, Chinatown, City Hall, museums along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, One Liberty Observation Deck, Society Hill, and the Delaware River. ## What's Included - Hop-on Hop-off bus tours on a London-style double-decker bus with access to 28 stops along the route - Expert local guide commentary - Multi-language audio commentary in English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi - Booklet with deals and discounts at museums, restaurants, and attractions along the way - Complimentary disposable ponchos on rainy days on open-air buses ## What's Not Included - Admissions to museums and attractions ## Ticket Options - **24 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour** — $42.00 (regularly $45.80, save $3.80) - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) - Senior (65+ yrs) - **48 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour** — $51.00 (regularly $56.00, save $5.00) - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) - Senior (65+ yrs) - **72 Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour** — $65.00 (regularly $71.00, save $6.00) - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (4-12 yrs) - Senior (65+ yrs) ## Good to Know - Hours of operation vary per tour, daily - Tour duration ranges from 24 to 72 hours - Hop on hop off at 28 different locations - Suitable for all ages - Tour is wheelchair accessible; advanced notice required and subject to availability - Options for assistive audio guide translations are available in 9 languages - Smoking is not allowed in any vehicles - Open-top double-decker buses operate rain or shine; covered buses and ponchos available on rainy days - Walking tours include 1 to 1.5 miles of walking with a professional tour guide ## FAQs ### Where is it located? Departure points vary depending upon the tour selected. After your ticket purchase, hop-on hop-off bus tours may be boarded from any of their 28 stops along the route. The tour starts at the Historic Bourse Building, 111 S. Independence Mall East (on 5th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets.) The Night Tour departs from The Historic Bourse Building – 21 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Walking tours depart from Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour Stop #1 at 5th and Market Streets. ### Are the tours appropriate for children? Yes, these are family-friendly tours. ### Is the tour wheelchair accessible? Yes. There are vehicles with accessibility. Advanced notice is required and subject to availability. ### Can I bring my camera? Yes, lots of photo opportunities. ### What’s included in my ticket/experience? Hop-on Hop-off bus tours include a tour on a London-style double-decker bus with hop-on hop-off privileges at 28 stops along the route. The Night Tour does not include hop-on hop-off privileges. Also, included is an expert local guide commentary, along with multi-language audio commentary in English, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi. Walking tours include 1 to 1.5 miles of walking depending upon the tour selected, and each include a professional tour guide. ### Is smoking allowed aboard vehicles? For the health and safety of passengers and drivers, smoking is not allowed in any vehicles. ### Does the open-air tour bus run in the rain? Yes, these open-top, double-decker buses run rain or shine. Complimentary disposable ponchos are offered on rainy days to help keep you dry and you always have the option to travel on the covered buses if available. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection.