Philadelphia · HOP-ON HOP-OFF & TROLLEY TOURS
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When the feet give out or the map spreads wide, a narrated loop is the smart move. Below are the best hop-on hop-off and trolley tours in Philadelphia, in order: which routes hit the most sights, how long a full loop takes, what a one, two or three-day pass costs, and which to pick for a first day in town.
Ride an open-top double-decker loop through Philly’s top sights with live English narration, hop-on flexibility, and great views.
“This is a great way to see and hear about downtown Philadelphia and its history. Suiting up top on the open air bus gives you a great view!”
See Philadelphia’s top history by double-decker hop-on hop-off bus, with live English guide, multilingual audio, and stops for Liberty Bell and Rocky.
“John was upbeat, informative and overall amazing. The ride was even better because of him.”
BYOB trolley tour of Philadelphia with funny history stops at City Hall, Love Park, Liberty Bell, Rocky steps, and Independence sites. 2 hr.
“So very fun!!! Our tour guide was awesome!! Great camaraderie with all guests! Knowledgeable, friendly and extremely funny!”
Hop on a London-style double-decker bus to see Philadelphia’s top sights in 1–3 days, with live guides and multi-language audio.
“Guides will not tell you when they are approaching a stop. Ask the guide to announce each stop and tell him where you want to get off.”
See Philadelphia from an open-top double-decker bus with live guides, hop-on stops for Independence Hall, Rocky Steps, and more. From $39.
“Great your around the city with lots of information”
A 90-minute double-decker night bus loop through Philadelphia’s biggest landmarks, with live narration and a Rocky Steps photo stop.
“A little hard to see and even tracking which building is which in the dark is difficult with so many descriptions. Was a nice night so good to tour the town. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. There is no place at all to go to the restroom on the trip, so plan well.”
Hop on and off Philadelphia’s red double-decker for top sights, 12-language audio, and flexible stops, starting in Old City.
“You canceled the tour on us due to a parade in downtown Philadelphia.🤨. I would like a full refund.”
Hop on Philadelphia’s open-air double-decker with live guide narration and 27 stops, from Independence to the Zoo and waterfront.
“Difficult to navigate what bus & where. We did a lot of extra walking after purchasing tickets. Almost missed, by the time we found the right place we couldn’t get off or look around anywhere. Tour guide was knowledgeable and bus driver, Tom, was super friendly. If you are ‘more’ mobile, you probably will not be as frustrated as I was trying to walk around to find them. There are diff companies; they work together but ticket redemption needs to happen at the right place. Overall, it was a decent value, just frustrating.”
BYOB Philadelphia trolley tour with comedian-style guide Warren. Stops at Liberty Bell, City Hall, and more, plus Founding Footsteps entry.
“Our guide Warren was amazing! 2 hours of laughing and singing and seeing the sights with friends = good times”
Hop-on hop-off Philadelphia double-decker tour with 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets, live guide commentary, and multilingual audio for 25+ stops.
“We loved all the stops and the guides and drivers were top notched. Wish I had more time in this beautiful place.”
See Philadelphia’s top landmarks from an open-top double-decker at night, with live guide commentary and multi-language audio for 75 minutes.
“audio en français pas audible...couvert par les interventions au micro du guide”
A 90-minute guided Old City walk through Philadelphia’s Founders sites, from the Liberty Bell area to Elfreth’s Alley and Independence Hall.
“We never found the location. We we’re on time. Unclear instructions. We waited we walked. Nothing. You got $60 and we got nothing. Never again.”
Ride a decorated trolley through Philadelphia for holiday lights, quick stops at top displays, and classic landmarks like City Hall and Love Park.
“Miracle on 13th St was amazing. The driver had some mad skills navigating the very tight streets. Had a blast.”
Hop-on Hop-off Philadelphia by day plus Philly by Night. Open-top double-decker buses, live commentary, 27 stops, and illuminated sights.
“We love the Hop on and Hop off tours. We always ride it around once and decide what to see the next time around. Guides are knowledgeable and give tons of information about the city. We were so tired and did not do the night tour. Our only complaint is the wait time between tours.”
