Big Bus Tours Philadelphia

Hop-on, hop-off double-decker loops linking the Liberty Bell, Rocky Steps, and 20+ stops, with live guides on board.

Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market St · Philadelphia, PA

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Price: $25–$50
Good for: Groups with kids
Public transit nearby: Market St & 6th StBus 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, L1, L1 OWL · 40 ft away
5th St/Independence HallSubway 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, L1, L1 OWL · 470 ft away
Jefferson StationTrain Airport Line, Chestnut Hill East Line, Chestnut Hill West Line, Fox Chase Line, Lansdale/Doylestown Line, Manayunk/Norristown Line, Media/Wawa Line, Paoli/Thorndale Line and 4 more · 0.4 mi away
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Flying in: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 7 miles away.
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About Big Bus Tours Philadelphia

The classic open-top double-decker is still the smartest way to get your bearings: one loop connects Old City, the Parkway museums, Eastern State Penitentiary, and more than twenty stops in between, with entertaining live commentary along the way. Hop off wherever something catches your eye and catch the next bus when you're done. Perfect for first-timers and tired feet alike.

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