City Sightseeing Philadelphia HOHO Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Philadelphia, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With several stops and two routes on this city sightseeing tour of Philadelphia, you won’t run out of things to see or do. Soak up the city's sights from the open-top, double-decker bus, and choose to stay on for the entire narrated route or disembark at any of the designated stops for to explore at your own pace along the way. Select a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass and see attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Zoo, and Betsy Ross House. Customize your own itinerary and set your own pace in the City of Brotherly Love.
- Enjoy unbeatable Philadelphia views from a double-decker bus
- Hop off at any of the stops to create your own itinerary
- Visit top Philly attractions like the National Constitution Center, Rodin Museum, and Chinatown
- Learn about each attractions from commentary onboard
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
There are many hop-on hop-off tours out there, but City Sightseeing has been trusted by travelers for multiple years.
What's Included
- 1, 2 or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus tour (depending on option selected)
- Audio guide commentary in 12 languages + headphones
- Stops near all the major sights
- Tour map
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entry to attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
Select your preferred tour option to see hours.
Departure Point
- You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.
Itinerary
Red Route
26 Stops
11 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Buses run every 15 minutes
1
Publicis Health Media
2
Arch St & 3rd St
3
Arch St & 6th St
4
9th St & Arch St
5
5 N 12th St
6
Taco Bell
7
17th St & Ben Franklin Pkwy
8
Philly outreach
9
Ben Franklin Pkwy & 22nd St
10
Fairmount Av & 22nd St
11
Pennsylvania Av & Fairmount Av
12
Pennsylvania Av & 25th St
13
200 N 20th St
14
1900 PA-3
15
Market St & 18th St
16
Philip Cavalcanto & Associates
17
Broad St & Locust St
18
Pine St & 10th St
19
500 S 6th St
20
Pine St & 2nd St
21
Front St & Spruce St
22
Dock & Front Sts
23
214 Walnut St
24
Chestnut St & 3rd St
25
Market St & 4th St
26
104 S 6th St
Points of interest passed by on this route
Christ Church
Rodin Museum
Mutter Museum
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Penn's Landing
Betsy Ross House
National Constitution Center
Love Park
Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
China Town
Penn Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Season: All Year Round excluding Thanksgiving and 25 December
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm
- Tour duration: 90 minutes
- Frequency: buses run every 15 minutes
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour. All vouchers for the bus tour must be redeemed at 21 South 5th Street
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Please note, the Bus Tour and Night Tour tickets are all sold separately so the appropriate ticket will need to be selected
- The 1.5 hour Panoramic Night Tour has 2 daily departures at 6:30pm and 8pm. Suggested boarding time is 20-30 minutes prior to selected departure time. Meeting Point: The City Sightseeing kiosk, 80 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia. Please note that this is a panoramic tour and not a hop-on hop-off bus tour. There will be a live guide in English
- Vouchers for the Panoramic Night Tour must be redeemed at 80 South 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Stop 28, corner of 6th and Chestnut Street)
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
3.7
based on 165 reviews
Paige_R, Apr 2026
Nick was an excellent guide in Philadelphia. He was engaging, friendly, and fun ~ and he must be the best tour guide in Philly!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Paige,
Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing City Sightseeing Philadelphia.
We are delighted to hear that you had a fun and educational experience, and that Nick made such a positive impression during your tour. He will be thrilled to know that his engaging and friendly approach contributed to making your visit so enjoyable.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on board again in the near future.
Kind regards,
City Sightseeing Team
Muraleedaran_P, Apr 2026
Although narration was good we couldn’t hear much of it sitting in the top.
Also the bus tour felt very rushed and not stopping at may places though we asked for it early on.
Not worth it for us.
Denver_H, Nov 2025
It was fun. It took all day. The reason it gets three stars in my book is the Driver said that They were gonna wait 20 to 25 minutes and then take off but that is not true. You get off the bus and they leave and another bus comes in 20 or 25 minutes. We got off the bus to use the bathroom at the Betsy Ross house and the driver said he was gonna wait 10 minutes. We came back in 3 minutes and he was gone. We had to catch the other bus, which was a little late, but we didn’t mind.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Dear customer
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you had fun during your tour!
We do apologize for the confusion regarding the waiting times at the stops. Your feedback is very valuable, and we’ll make sure to reinforce communication with our drivers so that passengers have a smoother experience when hopping off and on.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you on board again for another enjoyable City Sightseeing tour.
Best regards,
City Sightseeing Customer Care
Karen_O, Oct 2025
You canceled the tour on us due to a parade in downtown Philadelphia.🤨. I would like a full refund.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Karen, we’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused by the parade in downtown Philadelphia. To request a refund, please contact our Philadelphia office directly. They will assist you promptly with the full refund process.
Shevonn_M, Jul 2025
It was very informative and fun. Also great way to get around without having to drive and look for parking.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate your assessment. At City Sightseeing we continuously strive to provide excellent service to our clients.
We are pleased to know that our colleagues were at your disposal to help you, and we appreciate the kind feedback you have given us about them.
Without a doubt, our staff is a fundamental key to the company to be able to offer the best possible service.
We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you again soon on board our services at any City Sightseeing destinations.
Best regards,
Quality Department
STEVEN_G, Mar 2025
Good sightseeing of the important places in Phila, with commentary by the guides.
Flexible way to stop at favorite places for a short visit.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Dear Customer,
We sincerely appreciate you sharing your opinion with us.
We are glad to hear that you were able to experience the fun of discovering a new city aboard our service. We are pleased to hear that you found our service excellent and that you enjoyed your visit to the city.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again very soon in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing!
Best regards,
Quality Department
Romeo_B, Sep 2024
All over and seen them all with one of the best curators in Philadelphia, Ms Ruth who told us great stories experiences events and social histories of every points of the tour.
She’s marvelous and have great sense of humor
We love ❤️ this Tour ! What’s an experience !!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing your comments with the Tripadvisor community.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the city on board our red buses.
We look forward to seeing you again at one of our other 100+ destinations around the world.
Best regards,
Customer Service Agent.
Caren_O, Sep 2024
Hop on Hop off is always great and Philadelphia was no exception. All employees were friendly. The bus made all the great stops. The guide gave us great information about each stop and many sights in between.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you very much for sharing your comments with the Tripadvisor community.
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the city on board our red buses.
We look forward to seeing you again at one of our other 100+ destinations around the world.
Best regards,
Customer Service Agent.
KalkidanTadesse, Aug 2024
The tour guides humor and history knowledge was great! It was a fun for the kids and for adults alike.
Clifton_S, Apr 2024
Great time in PA!! I will recommend anyone to PA.. Enjoy!! Why do I have to write more. I have very little words to say
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear valued guest,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us regarding the City Sightseeing Philadelphia Bus Tour. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time in Pennsylvania and that you enjoyed your visit to Philadelphia.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your kind words. It brings us immense joy to know that you had an enjoyable experience exploring the city with us.
We understand that you may have limited words to express your feedback, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your positive sentiments. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're honored to have been a part of your memorable time in Pennsylvania.
If there's anything else we can assist you with or if you have any further feedback to share in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to ensure that every aspect of your experience with City Sightseeing exceeds your expectations.
Thank you once again for choosing City Sightseeing, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board one of our tours in the future.
Warm regards,
Customer Care department.
Samuel_S, Apr 2024
Most of the places on the tour were closed. Check when the things on their list is open before you book your day.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear customer,
We sincerely appreciate your review and are very sorry to hear that most of the places on the tour were closed during your visit. We understand how frustrating this situation can be and appreciate you sharing your experience with us.
We strive to offer tours that provide our guests with the best possible experience, and we understand the importance of providing accurate information about the opening times of the sites included in the itinerary.
We take your comment seriously and will review our procedures to ensure that our customers receive the most up to date information at the time of booking.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may have caused during your visit.
Your feedback helps us to improve and ensure that future guests enjoy a smoother and more satisfying experience.
We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and demonstrate the changes we have implemented based on your feedback.
Yours sincerely,
Customer Service Department.
AnetaT_L, Feb 2024
Our tour guide was nice, knowledgeable and had the best bad jokes ever.
We got off at stop one and had ample time to explore Liberty Hall.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Esteemed customer,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us regarding the City Sightseeing tour. We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and that our tour guide made it enjoyable with their knowledge and humor.
Providing informative and entertaining commentary is a top priority for us, and we are thrilled that our tour guide's bad jokes added to your enjoyment of the tour. We believe that a touch of humor can make the experience even more memorable!
We are also pleased to hear that you had ample time to explore Liberty Hall after getting off at stop one. Ensuring that our guests have enough time to explore each attraction is important to us, and we are glad that you had a satisfying experience.
Thank you once again for choosing to explore with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable tour in the future.
Warm regards,
Customer Care department.
laura_r, Oct 2023
It was a perfect weather day for riding on the top deck. We had three very knowledgeable tour guides and enjoyed every minute of it!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Laura,
We are delighted that you were able to discover Santander on board our bus. We are also pleased to hear that our colleagues did an excellent job and we will pass your comments on to them.
We hope to see you again very soon in Philadelphia or in one of our more than 100 destinations.
Yours sincerely,
Customer Support Agent
christopher_m, Sep 2023
Waited at stop 17 for over 40 minutes after your driver Sequaon ldeliberately lied when she said xhe was full and there was a bus "right behind me". After 40 minutes I walked to stop 8 to get a bus in the other direction. 40 minutes. I got on a bus with her in the afternoon and her guide asked for money with a prearranged speel at every other stop. Every other stop. He kept asking for dead presidents but only wanted Ben Franklin's to feed Sequaons children. His words.
All in all a diabolical product.
Cyndi_K, Aug 2023
We started out on a Big Bus which was really nice. The gentleman was very informative. Then we got off and we’re told we could get on either the Big Bus or Hop on Hop off. The hop on hop off guide was not informative at all. We didn’t get to see several things because of construction. Very disappointed.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Customer,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We recommend downloading the City Sightseeing app where you can find every stop's location (linked to google maps), the situation of the buses in real time and much more... to avoid long waits.
Once again, we apologize for all the inconvenience caused. We assure you that we take note of your comments and will use them to improve our service.
Yours sincerely,
Customer support agent
Cindy_O, Aug 2023
Seeing the highlights of beautiful Philadelphia in an hour with option to hop off. The tour narrator was very funny also.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear guest,
Thank you so much!
At City Sightseeing we work every day, so you get the best experience possible.
We would love to have you back in the city or at any of our other locations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Janiece_A, Aug 2023
The red double decker bus was great with Matt as our guide and Sherry? As the driver. He was fun and informative. We got on the BigBus next to go to the Eastern Pen and it was bad. The driver was terrible. It was like he sped past everything that was a photo op. I would recommend the red double decker.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion with us.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour thanks to our colleagues, Matt and Sherry. We will forward him your kind words.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon at any of our destinations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Jay_M, Aug 2023
There a lot of tour groups to check in. Our hop on off was excellent informative educational and historical
Our historian guide Richard was again excellent
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for sharing your opinion with us.
We are delighted that you enjoyed the tour thanks to our colleague, Richard. We will forward him your kind words.
We look forward to welcoming you again soon at any of our destinations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Michael_B, Jul 2023
One of the tour guides was very animated and made the trip enjoyable. Despite the heat of summer, the roof top bus ride was nice due to the breeze when the bus is moving. Need to bring something to sit on so it will not be so hot when you sit.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Customer,
Thank you very much for writing your opinion and highlighting what you liked most.
We are glad to know that you enjoyed the visit. We hope to see you again very soon in Philadelphia or in one of our more than hundreds of destinations.
Kind regards,
Customer support agent
Malarie_W, Jul 2023
The bus did not come every 20 minutes (or ever) as promised. We eventually called the number on the map and had a shuttle come pick us up. The driver of the shuttle was rude, and took us back to the beginning where we had to them wait in line again. We just drove around in our car and paid parking. This was a waste. I do not recommend spending the money!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Customer,
First of all, we would like to thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that this was your perception of the tour. We take note of your comments in order to continue to improve and continue to ensure a great service to all our customers.
Once again, we apologise that the experience did not live up to your expectations and hope that you were able to enjoy the tour in the end.
Best regards,
Customer support agent
Sue_b, Jul 2023
Philadelphia has such a rich history. While we don’t need excruciating detail… the commentary was (2 different experiences) slope and weak on telling relevant stories … in fact the tone was in one case- really undesirable. Also/ in being told we could get different buses- it meant we missed some of the tour we paid for. So. It was Ok but I would not recommend. Philly, surely we can do better than this
Beth, Jul 2023
This was the second time that I rode this bus tour to explore Philadelphia. The guides were informative too. There’s so much history and sights to see in Philadelphia.
Rainee, Jul 2023
The Hop on Hop off bus was fun on the first go around, when we took the 2nd bus, it had no air condition and it was extremely hot. The tour was very interesting and enjoyable though.
Marco_P, Jun 2023
Everything was great, staff was amazing the girl I'm sorry didn't catch her name but she was really informative
Philip_M, Jun 2023
Wish there was more time in the day or had more time in Philly. Would have booked more than one day. This was a great way to get around and see things we wanted to visit and find places to check out that we didn’t know existed. Thank you Dave and all the staff!
Kim_M, Jun 2023
We came to Philadelphia to learn more about our American history and our founding fathers, Unfortunately, there was also an LGBTQ+ agenda.
Saul_V, Jun 2023
The buff guy was at the convention center stop was very helpful. Tour guides were great and drivers were friendly.
Janet_H, May 2023
Knowledgeable guides and great representation of the cities sites of interest. Great assess ability What more can I say
Gary_K, May 2023
Great tour guide very personable and knowledgable and saw many sites and learned alot about the city
RobertM_V, Apr 2023
Great tour at a reasonable price! We had a great time!! Even in the light rain, we could hear and see well. The buses were easily and readily available when we were ready to go to the next stop. The choice of getting off at the stops or staying on made it really convenient and easy to use.
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