Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Our Philly By Night tour offers a spectacular view of the city after dark, when our skyline is beautifully transformed with lights. The tour passes by historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, and makes a stop at the Philadelphia Art Museum's "Rocky Steps" where you can snap a photo with the hometown hero or run to the top of the steps for the best view of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and City Hall. The tour also travels through historic Society Hill and along Penn's Landing.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
The tour is fully narrated by a local, professional guide.
What To Expect
For a fun and informative overview on the city of Philadelphia, take the 'Philly By Night' double-decker bus tour. This 90-minute adventure offers a different perspective on the 'City of Brotherly Love' in the evening, with all the attractions and landmark locations lit up under the night sky. Departure Point: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown near Reading Terminal Market. Departure Time: 8pm Suggested boarding time: 7:30pm. 'Philly by Night' is not 'hop-on hop-off". Passengers will have the opportunity to climb the famous Rocky Steps at the entrance to the Museum of Art and to take pictures of the city's nighttime skyline. Enjoy live narration from a tour guide, who will share interesting stories about one of America's oldest cities. Along the way, visit Penn's Landing, South Street, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Chinatown, the Avenue of the Arts, the Ben Franklin Parkway, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and much more. The tour ends back at the Marriott Downtown around 9:30PM
Independence Hall
For a fun and informative overview on the city of Philadelphia, take the 'Philly By Night' double-decker bus tour. This 90-minute adventure offers a different perspective on the 'City of Brotherly Love' in the evening, with all the attractions and landmark locations lit up under the night sky.
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Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
What‘s Included
Stop at the Philadelphia Art Museum's "Rocky Steps" where you can snap a photo with a hometown hero
Our Philly By Night tour offers a spectacular view of the beautiful lit city after dark
Center City Hotel Pickup
The tour passes by historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
Transport by bus with tour escort/host
Food and drinks
Hotel Drop Off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour with good info
Hilario R,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a good tour with good information. Great tour guide. Would recommend this tour to others for sure.
Very worth while
Lois C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00That it is a wonderful overview of Philadelphia, especially if you’re in the city for one night. Also, if we were here longer we would definitely know places to spend more time. We missed our 6:00 pm tour and was grateful they called to tell us about the 8 pm tour!! The bus driver and narrator were excellent.
Beautiful Ride
Jon F,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They did a fantastic job and the weather was perfect. Had a blast. Get there early so you can get a seat up top.
Philly Night Tour was great!
Marcella D,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city in 1.5 hours without having to get off the bus. Sebastian was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide on the bus.
Philly at night
416royh,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an awesome tour! It was fun seeing Philly at night. Sebastian our guide was great!!
Not good
Rosa A,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00It started to rain and we had to get below. Could NOT see outside the windows were covered in a film. Pictures would not come out. Overpriced!!!
Our night tour guide and...
Terri K,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our night tour guide and driver were great. The tour only lasted 60 minutes, not 90 as advertised…and I think it’s because it didn’t go to the Rocky steps for the photo opportunity. I think an event was causing traffic issues. Overall, very good time anyway.
Great
Cathy f,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot.
It was an excellent...
Adam S,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent experience if you’re short on time or want to get a preview of all the major sites.
3D tour on wheels!
Kelly A,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Riding in the open air on top of a double decker bus puts you right in the action. My kids loved it! Passing under the beautiful tree branches while seeing the historic building was a treat! I highly recommend! It truly showed the beauty of the city! We were able to see everything in 3D instead of through a window. Very Cool! The Gide Walton was very knowledgeable and his Philly accent added to the experience!
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