Experience Philadelphia from the top of a modern Double Decker Bus! See the cultural attractions and historic sites from one of our open top Double Decker buses. Professional Tour Guides bring old and new Philadelphia to life on our 90 minute fully narrated hop on/hop off tour. The Blue/Red Route Combo pass is also valid on the Fairmount Park Loop Trolley (Red Route) for access to the Philadelphia Zoo, Please Touch Museum, and other Fairmount Park attractions.
Please see Announcements page for schedule updates. Tours to depart from SW corner of 6th & Market Streets. Transfer to the Red Route at Stop 15 (Philadelphia Museum of Art/Rocky Steps).
Operated by Philadelphia Trolley Works, the Big Bus Tours are offered 7 days per week with frequent departures from 6th and Market Street. Climb aboard the Double Decker Big Bus and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, and dining and shopping along the route. Run the Rocky Steps, enjoy a cheesesteak or Philadelphia Soft pretzel, revisit the colonial past in Old City and Society Hill, visit America’s first zoo, or shop the unique boutiques along South Street. Hop on and off at any of our 26 stops or just sit back and enjoy the ride!
The Blue/Red combo pass is also valid for our Fairmount Park Loop Trolley Tour (Red Route). This guided tour covers the Fairmount Park Area including Stops 13 (Please Touch Museum) and Stop 14 (Philadelphia Zoo). Transfer from the Blue Route at Stop 15 (Philadelphia Museum of Art/Rocky Step).
Big Bus staff will validate your ticket. Use your ticket to hop on/hop off at any of the 26 Stops. Parking is available at the Independence Visitor’s Center.
Choose from the 1 Day or 2 Day Blue/Red Combo Pass to see the sights and tour the city.
TOUR DETAILS
Tours depart from the Southwest corner of 6th & Market Streets. Transfer to the Red Route at Stop 15 (Philadelphia Museum of Art/Rocky Steps).
Free Courtesy Shuttle available from Center City locations, University City, 30th Street Station, and Airport Hotels. To arrange for a pick up call us at 215-389-8687.
Select tours also offer prerecorded commentary in foreign languages: Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, and Mandarin
The Hop On/Hop Off Tour operates daily except Christmas and New Year’s. All tours subject to availability and are on a first come / first serve basis.
In the event of inclement weather, Big Bus Double Decker vehicles may be substituted for Victorian Style Trolleys. Your pass is good for either vehicle.
Where we take you!
Our Big Bus Sightseeing Tours take in all of Philadelphia’s main sights. Take a look at our full list of stops below.