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Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours

111 S Independence Mall E · Philadelphia, PA

Why you should go…

Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours and Transportation runs a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus loop covering 26 stops over a 16-mile route through the city. The company also offers night tours, holiday lights tours, a Founding Fathers and Mothers walking tour, and a Terror Beyond the Walls tour, plus charter transportation for weddings and groups. Its main pickup point is the Historic Bourse Building, across from the Liberty Bell.

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

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