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Philadelphia: Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Explore the origins of America on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Philadelphia. Discover the city where America’s Founding Fathers first declared independence, and ratified the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of historic landmarks including the Christ Church Burial Grounds, Elfreth’s Alley, the Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall.   Begin your tour at the Bourse Building, across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Listen to the multilingual audio commentary as you enjoy the views from the open-top deck. See the Friendship Gate in Chinatown and be amazed by the architecture of Philadelphia’s City Hall.   Hop off to explore the various museums along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including the world's largest collection of post-impressionist art at the Barnes Foundation. Pass through the charming neighborhood of Society Hill and end your tour with a drive along the banks of the Delaware River. Stops:  • The Bourse Building  • Betsy Ross House  • National Constitution Center  • Chinatown  • Reading Terminal Market  • Love Park  • Cathedral Basilica  • Logan Circle  • Rodin Museum  • Eastern State Penitentiary  • The Perelman Building  • The Rocky Steps and Statue  • West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Boat House Row  • Civil War Memorial  • Franklin Institute  • Mutter Museum  • Avenue of the Arts  • Society Hill, Antique Row  • Mother Bethel A.M.E Church  • Headhouse Square  • Vietnam & Korean War Memorials  • Penns Landing  • Museum of the American Revolution  • Christ Church  • The Liberty Bell

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

Climb aboard the double-decker hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and discover the sights of Philadelphia at your own pace. Benefit from the services on an onboard guide and avail of frequent departures every day of the week. Learn the history of the city and its cultural attractions, and hear where the best places to eat and shop are along the way. Follow in the footsteps of "Rocky" and climb the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Enjoy an authentic cheesesteak or retrace the steps of the founding fathers and see where they signed the Declaration of Independence. Sit back and enjoy the 90-minute ride around Philly seeing almost 30 points of interest along the way. Sights you will see: • Independence Visitor Center (northeast corner of 5th and Market Streets) • Betsy Ross House  • U.S. Mint and Ben Franklin’s Grave  • National Constitution Center  • Chinatown (northeast corner of Arch Street at 10th Street) • Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center  • City Hall and Love Park • Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul/Sister Cities  • Barnes Foundation (21st Street and Ben Franklin Parkway)  • Rodin Museum • Eastern State Penitentiary • Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia Zoo  • Please Touch Museum/Memorial Hall/Fairmount Park • Rocky Steps • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Franklin Institute/Logan Circle • The Bellevue/Rittenhouse Square • Academy of Music/Broad Street • Antiques Row (10th and Pine Street) • South Street/Headhouse Square • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing/Columbus Boulevard • Penn's Landing/Waterfront • Old City/Christ Church • Museum of American Jewish History

Philadelphia: Go City All-Inclusive Pass w/ 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia: Go City All-Inclusive Pass w/ 30+ Attractions

Enjoy an all-inclusive pass that gets you into 30 Philadelphia attractions and tours. Just select the number of days you want to sightsee for (1, 2, 3 or 5 days), then enjoy admission to as many included attractions as you want to. With Go City you can save up to 50%* on top Philadelphia attractions, compared to buying individual tickets. Simply show your Philadelphia pass at included attractions or tour for admission and pay nothing at the gate. Activate the pass by visiting your first attraction, then, use it on consecutive calendar days. The All-Inclusive Pass includes popular things to do in Philadelphia do including: • Big Bus Philadelphia - Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • The Franklin Institute • Eastern State Penitentiary • Adventure Aquarium • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Museum of the American Revolution • Betsy Ross House • Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial • National Constitution Center • Philadelphia Zoo • RiverLink Ferry • Barnes Foundation • Academy of Natural Sciences • Independence Seaport Museum • $20 Dining Credit at The Cauldron Co. • And more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Philadelphia: Go City Explorer Pass with 3 to 7 Attractions

Philadelphia: Go City Explorer Pass with 3 to 7 Attractions

The Explorer Pass by Go City is a multi-attraction pass that includes admission to 3, 4, 5, or 7 Philadelphia attractions of your choice. There are 30 attractions and tours to choose from and you can save up to 50%* off compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Simply purchase a pass for the number of attractions you want to visit. There's no need to decide which attractions you want to visit before your trip. Just choose as you go from the options included. Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you’ll have 30 days to use it. Show your pass to get entry and pay nothing at the gate. You'll get all the information you need including attraction descriptions and opening hours on the PDF guide or Go City app. Choose from popular Philadelphia attractions including: • Adventure Aquarium • The Franklin Institute • Big Bus Philadelphia - Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • Philadelphia Zoo • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Eastern State Penitentiary • Longwood Gardens • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia • Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial • Museum of the American Revolution • Academy of Natural Science • Barnes Foundation • National Constitution Center • Ghost Tour of Philly • Betsy Ross House Please note attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Philadelphia: Guided Walking Tour of Historic District!

Philadelphia: Guided Walking Tour of Historic District!

Interested in touring Philly's Historic District? Great! Let us show you around. Be taken back in time as you are regaled about how the Liberty Bell worked (and cracked,) envision the founders debating inside Carpenters Hall and then Independence Hall as you learn about the issues they faced and gaze upon the building where Jefferson worked in solitude to write America's Declaration of Independence. We provide the history, you supply the imagination. In 90 minutes you will see 21 sites (the most of any walking tour) from a guide with a degree in History and a passion for Philadelphia. We are an owner-operated small business & the best choice for a walking tour in Philly. See you on the tour!

Taste of Philadelphia Mobile Car Tour

Taste of Philadelphia Mobile Car Tour

Explore historic Philadelphia in a modern private mobile electric car. Sights include a stop at Sonny's Famous Cheese steak, Ben Franklin's Grave and Betsy Ross House. Enjoy the beauty and architecture of the colonial homes amd churches in Society Hill. Tour begins and ends at the Liberty Bell located at 6th & Market Streets. The 90 minute tour gives you plenty of time to taste the savory treats of local Philly Foods while your driver/guide tour you through Philadelphia's historic sights.

Philadelphia's Dead: Eerie Exploration of Forgotten Graves

Philadelphia's Dead: Eerie Exploration of Forgotten Graves

Philadelphia is filled with the resting places of its deceased inhabitants. Since the city’s founding in 1682, the living have built streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over long forgotten grave sites. As a result, unexpected encounters often occur when digging in the city. Embark on an eerie and enlightening journey through the forgotten graves of Old City Philadelphia. This experience promises to unveil surprising stories and may encourage a reconsideration of where one treads. This 2 hour minute tour will begin at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknowns in Washington Square Park and concludes near the Betsy Ross House. Wear good walking shoes and be ready for the weather.

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National Constitution Center: Our most recommended tours and activities

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Explore the origins of America on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Philadelphia. Discover the city where America’s Founding Fathers first declared independence, and ratified the US Constitution and Bill of Rights. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of historic landmarks including the Christ Church Burial Grounds, Elfreth’s Alley, the Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall.   Begin your tour at the Bourse Building, across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Listen to the multilingual audio commentary as you enjoy the views from the open-top deck. See the Friendship Gate in Chinatown and be amazed by the architecture of Philadelphia’s City Hall.   Hop off to explore the various museums along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including the world's largest collection of post-impressionist art at the Barnes Foundation. Pass through the charming neighborhood of Society Hill and end your tour with a drive along the banks of the Delaware River. Stops:  • The Bourse Building  • Betsy Ross House  • National Constitution Center  • Chinatown  • Reading Terminal Market  • Love Park  • Cathedral Basilica  • Logan Circle  • Rodin Museum  • Eastern State Penitentiary  • The Perelman Building  • The Rocky Steps and Statue  • West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Boat House Row  • Civil War Memorial  • Franklin Institute  • Mutter Museum  • Avenue of the Arts  • Society Hill, Antique Row  • Mother Bethel A.M.E Church  • Headhouse Square  • Vietnam & Korean War Memorials  • Penns Landing  • Museum of the American Revolution  • Christ Church  • The Liberty Bell

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

Philadelphia: Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour

Climb aboard the double-decker hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus and discover the sights of Philadelphia at your own pace. Benefit from the services on an onboard guide and avail of frequent departures every day of the week. Learn the history of the city and its cultural attractions, and hear where the best places to eat and shop are along the way. Follow in the footsteps of "Rocky" and climb the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Enjoy an authentic cheesesteak or retrace the steps of the founding fathers and see where they signed the Declaration of Independence. Sit back and enjoy the 90-minute ride around Philly seeing almost 30 points of interest along the way. Sights you will see: • Independence Visitor Center (northeast corner of 5th and Market Streets) • Betsy Ross House  • U.S. Mint and Ben Franklin’s Grave  • National Constitution Center  • Chinatown (northeast corner of Arch Street at 10th Street) • Reading Terminal Market/Convention Center  • City Hall and Love Park • Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul/Sister Cities  • Barnes Foundation (21st Street and Ben Franklin Parkway)  • Rodin Museum • Eastern State Penitentiary • Perelman Building of the Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia Zoo  • Please Touch Museum/Memorial Hall/Fairmount Park • Rocky Steps • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Franklin Institute/Logan Circle • The Bellevue/Rittenhouse Square • Academy of Music/Broad Street • Antiques Row (10th and Pine Street) • South Street/Headhouse Square • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing/Columbus Boulevard • Penn's Landing/Waterfront • Old City/Christ Church • Museum of American Jewish History

Philadelphia: Go City All-Inclusive Pass w/ 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia: Go City All-Inclusive Pass w/ 30+ Attractions

Enjoy an all-inclusive pass that gets you into 30 Philadelphia attractions and tours. Just select the number of days you want to sightsee for (1, 2, 3 or 5 days), then enjoy admission to as many included attractions as you want to. With Go City you can save up to 50%* on top Philadelphia attractions, compared to buying individual tickets. Simply show your Philadelphia pass at included attractions or tour for admission and pay nothing at the gate. Activate the pass by visiting your first attraction, then, use it on consecutive calendar days. The All-Inclusive Pass includes popular things to do in Philadelphia do including: • Big Bus Philadelphia - Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • The Franklin Institute • Eastern State Penitentiary • Adventure Aquarium • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Museum of the American Revolution • Betsy Ross House • Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial • National Constitution Center • Philadelphia Zoo • RiverLink Ferry • Barnes Foundation • Academy of Natural Sciences • Independence Seaport Museum • $20 Dining Credit at The Cauldron Co. • And more! Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Philadelphia: Go City Explorer Pass with 3 to 7 Attractions

Philadelphia: Go City Explorer Pass with 3 to 7 Attractions

The Explorer Pass by Go City is a multi-attraction pass that includes admission to 3, 4, 5, or 7 Philadelphia attractions of your choice. There are 30 attractions and tours to choose from and you can save up to 50%* off compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Simply purchase a pass for the number of attractions you want to visit. There's no need to decide which attractions you want to visit before your trip. Just choose as you go from the options included. Visiting your first attraction activates your pass. Then, you’ll have 30 days to use it. Show your pass to get entry and pay nothing at the gate. You'll get all the information you need including attraction descriptions and opening hours on the PDF guide or Go City app. Choose from popular Philadelphia attractions including: • Adventure Aquarium • The Franklin Institute • Big Bus Philadelphia - Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • Philadelphia Zoo • Philadelphia Museum of Art • Eastern State Penitentiary • Longwood Gardens • LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia • Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial • Museum of the American Revolution • Academy of Natural Science • Barnes Foundation • National Constitution Center • Ghost Tour of Philly • Betsy Ross House Please note attractions and tours are subject to change. Check your included digital guide for an up-to-date attraction line-up including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

Philadelphia: Guided Walking Tour of Historic District!

Philadelphia: Guided Walking Tour of Historic District!

Interested in touring Philly's Historic District? Great! Let us show you around. Be taken back in time as you are regaled about how the Liberty Bell worked (and cracked,) envision the founders debating inside Carpenters Hall and then Independence Hall as you learn about the issues they faced and gaze upon the building where Jefferson worked in solitude to write America's Declaration of Independence. We provide the history, you supply the imagination. In 90 minutes you will see 21 sites (the most of any walking tour) from a guide with a degree in History and a passion for Philadelphia. We are an owner-operated small business & the best choice for a walking tour in Philly. See you on the tour!

Taste of Philadelphia Mobile Car Tour

Taste of Philadelphia Mobile Car Tour

Explore historic Philadelphia in a modern private mobile electric car. Sights include a stop at Sonny's Famous Cheese steak, Ben Franklin's Grave and Betsy Ross House. Enjoy the beauty and architecture of the colonial homes amd churches in Society Hill. Tour begins and ends at the Liberty Bell located at 6th & Market Streets. The 90 minute tour gives you plenty of time to taste the savory treats of local Philly Foods while your driver/guide tour you through Philadelphia's historic sights.

Philadelphia's Dead: Eerie Exploration of Forgotten Graves

Philadelphia's Dead: Eerie Exploration of Forgotten Graves

Philadelphia is filled with the resting places of its deceased inhabitants. Since the city’s founding in 1682, the living have built streets, subways, buildings, and parking lots over long forgotten grave sites. As a result, unexpected encounters often occur when digging in the city. Embark on an eerie and enlightening journey through the forgotten graves of Old City Philadelphia. This experience promises to unveil surprising stories and may encourage a reconsideration of where one treads. This 2 hour minute tour will begin at the Tomb of the Revolutionary War Unknowns in Washington Square Park and concludes near the Betsy Ross House. Wear good walking shoes and be ready for the weather.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything was Great! Driver Darnell is my new favourite person for postponing departure to allow us to go to the washroom ❤️ tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable!! Bus was warm and clean but windows were scratched from tree branches. Also no audio translation, good thing we both understood English! Good job Big Bus 😁👏🏼👏🏼

5 out of 5 stars

Great tour. So lovely learning and exploring Philly. The guide was super knowledgeable and gave some amazing food recommendations. Would deffo recommend

5 out of 5 stars

Perfect tour with Tom. Highly recommend if you are in the Philly area. I really enjoyed and learned so much.

5 out of 5 stars

Tom is a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide!! It was such a great tour

5 out of 5 stars

Tom was amazing and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour