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Holiday Lights Tour Vehicle Substitutions
Philadelphia Trolley Works  reserves the right to substitute vehicles on Holiday Lights Tours when necessary. Thank you.
Thanksgiving Schedule
Big Bus Tours will be open on Thanksgiving from 9:30AM-3PM. Tours will depart every 45 minutes (last tour departing Stop 1 at 3PM.) Please be prepared for detours around the Benjamin Franklin Parkway due to the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Nov 22-23 – Marathon Weekend Notices
Due to street closures related to the Philadelphia Marathon, Big Bus tours may experience a delayed start and detours near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Saturday November 22 and Sunday November 23. Feel free to call us at 215-389-8687 with any questions.
Christmas Village
Stop by Christmas Village in Philadelphia presented by Bank of America-the authentic German Christmas market. From Thanksgiving, Nov 27 until Christmas Eve, Dec 24, decorated tents and wooden houses can be seen throughout Center City’s LOVE Park. Our 80+ international vendors and local merchants will offer European food and drinks as well as high-quality and lovingly…
Big Bus Fall Schedule Updates
Beginning Sunday October 26, 2025: Sunday-Friday: 9:30AM-4:00PM (last tour departing at 4:00PM) Saturday: 9:30AM-4:30PM (last tour departing at 4:30PM) Philly by Night Season ends November 1, 2025.
Big Bus Saturday Schedule Update
Beginning Saturday, May 23rd, Big Bus Tours will run from 9:30AM until 5:00PM (final departure). Sunday-Friday tours continue to run from 9:30AM until 4:30PM (final departure).
Spring Schedule Update
Beginning Saturday April 12, tours will operate from 9:30AM to 4:30PM daily (last departure at 4:30PM). Tours departing every 20 minutes.
New Tour Stop – 3rd and Chestnut
Due to the detours away from Penn's Landing, Big Bus Tours has added a new Stop 25 at 3rd and Chestnut, near the Museum of the American Revolution. Signs will be posted.
Philly By Night Updates
Philly by Night public tours will resume on select nights beginning Friday, April 4th, 2025. Private Night Tours are still available! Please call 215-389-8687.
Tour Alert
PTW reserves the right to cancel or change times for any/all tour products. Notification attempts will be made. PTW does not control hours/availability of any/all attractions/displays.
Maggiano’s Promotion
Present a valid Big Bus, Philly by Night, or Holiday Tour ticket/voucher (food items only) for a 10% maximum discount per check. 1201 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA. 215-567-2020  
Philly By Night-Private Tour Available Now
Private Philly by Night Tours for groups are available year round. Please call 215-389-8687.