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Philadelphia Double Decker Tours©2006 Big Bus Co

Philadelphia Big Bus and Philadelphia Trolley Works Tours

Welcome to Philadelphia, the city that gave us the Declaration of Independence, the Liberty Bell, Grace Kelly and the Philadelphia cheese steak sandwich. Join us as we drive you through the perfectly laid out streets that were established when the city was founded in 1682.

 

Fairmount Trolley Tours©2006 Big Bus Co

Enjoy one of the daily sightseeing tours of Philadelphia's attractions on board Victorian Trolleys or The Big Bus Double Decker Tours, regional day tours or majestic Horse Drawn Carriage Tours. The highly trained staff will enlighten and entertain you with historical tales, cultural highlights and entertaining stories of the city's past, present and future.

| Big Bus Double Decker Tour | Horse Drawn Carriage Tour |

TROLLEY TOURS: Victorian Trolley City Tour |

DAY TRIPS | Amish Experience Day Trip to Lancaster |

| Victorian Trolley Route Stops, Times and Locations | Double Decker Big Bus Route and Stops |


DOUBLE DECKER BUS TOURS

Philadelphia Double Decker Bus Tour


The Philadelphia story from the top... The top of an authentic London open-top sightseeing bus! Our Big Bus Tours take in all of Philadelphia's main sights. Now you can experience the unique history and beauty of Philadelphia from the top of one our authentic London double-deckers. Our open-top tours of the city offer the most spectacular views and entertaining live commentaries from our fully-trained and friendly guides. See Philly at your own pace by hopping on and off at any of over 20 stops, or just sit back and soak in the history and the sunshine!

Philadelphia Double Decker Tours©2006 Big Bus Co

Double Decker Tours of Philadelphia

Duration:
Tickets are valid for 24 hours. Each Loop is approximately 90 minutes

Daily

Adult$27.00
Child (4-12)$10.00

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Horse Drawn Carriage Tour of Philadelphia

Your Carriage Awaits! Sit back, relax and experience Philadelphia’s history and other popular Philadelphia attractions aboard one of our stylish coaches. Journey back in time on an enchanting carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of Philadelphia’s National Historic Park, Society Hill and Old City. The main carriage stand is located at 5th & Chestnut Streets next to Independence Hall.

Carriage Rides in Philadelphia©2006 Big Bus Co

Carriage Rides of Philadelphia

Duration:
Tour Lengths Vary

Daily

Short Tour
(1-4 people)
$30.00
Short Tour
(per additional guest)
$7.00
Medium Tour
(1-4 people)
$40.00
Medium Tour
(per additional guest)
$10.00
Deluxe Tour
(1-4 people)
$80.00
Deluxe Tour
(per additional guest)
$20.00

The carriages must go home by 3:30 pm each weekday. They also go home when the temperature exceeds 91°F or is below 28°F Wind Chill.

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TROLLEY TOURS

Victorian Trolley City Tour - Hop on Hop Off

The trolley tours operate 363 days per year. They are closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. The trolley tours run
every 30 minutes from May through November and every hour from December through April. Route and Stops

Philadelphia Trolley Tours©2006 Big Bus Co

Trolley Tours of Philadelphia

Duration:
Tickets are valid for 24 hours

Daily

Adult$27.00
Senior$25.00
Child (4-12)$10.00

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DAY TOURS FROM PHILADELPHIA

The Amish Experience The ONLY day trip to Lancaster from Philadelphia

Journey from Philadelphia to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The home to one of the oldest and largest Amish Communities in America, a place where time stands still.

Amish Buggy in Lancaster©2006 Big Bus Co

The Amish Experience

Duration:
Approx 12 Hours with pick up from 7:00am - 8:00am

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat (April thru Oct)

Adult$119.00
Child (3-11)$95.00

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TROLLEY ROUTE STOPS, TIMES, STOP NUMBERS & LOCATIONS

Philadelphia Trolley Tours©2006 Big Bus Co

Peak Season 1st Tour begins at 9:30am • All tours terminate at 5th & Market / Liberty Bell All times are approximate • Seating on a first come first serve basis • All trolley tours weather permitting Last tour terminates at 6:30 pm Tour routes, times and prices subject to change.


1. Independence Visitor’s Center/Liberty Bell: 5th Street at Chestnut Street
Departs: on the Hour and Half Hour

2. Franklin’s Court/Carpenter’s Hall: 3rd & Chestnut Streets S.W. corner
Arrives: 04 and 34 after the Hour

3. Betsy Ross House: 239 Arch Street
Arrives: 12 and 42 after the Hour

4. National Constitution Center: 6th & Arch Streets N.E. corner
Arrives: 15 and 45 after the Hour

5. Convention Center/Reading Terminal Market: 12th & Filbert Streets. S.W. corner Arrives: 28 and 58 after the Hour

6. Marriott Hotel: Market Street side Arrives: 31 and 01 after the Hour

7. 16th & JFK Boulevard: JFK Plaza Arrives: 34 and 04 after the Hour

8. Logan Circle/Four Seasons/Embassy Suites: 18th & B. F. Parkway S.E. corner
Arrives: 38 and 08 after the Hour

9. Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel: 17th Street side of Hotel Arrives: 41 and 11 after the Hour

10. Rodin Museum: 22nd & B.F. Parkway N.E. Corner Arrives: 45 and 15 after the Hour

11. Historic Eastern State Penitentiary: 22nd & Fairmount Streets N.W. corner
Arrives: 49 and 19 after the Hour

12. Philadelphia Museum of Art:West Entrance Arrives: 53 and 23 after the Hour

13. Academy of Natural Sciences & Parkway Museums: at 19th Street – S.E. Corner
Arrives: 56 and 26 after the Hour

14. Academy of Music: Broad & Locust Streets. S.W. corner Arrives: 06 and 36 after the Hour

15. Antique Row: 10th & Pine Streets S.W. corner Arrives: 10 and 40 after the Hour

16. Society Hill: 6th & Pine Streets S.W. corner Arrives: 13 and 43 after the Hour

17. Headhouse Square/South Street: 2nd & Lombard Streets S.W. corner
Arrives: 18 and 48 after the Hour

18. Vietnam War Memorial: Front & Spruce Streets Arrives: 20 and 50 after the Hour

19. Penns Landing/Adventure Aquarium/Seaport Museum: Columbus Blvd. at Walnut Street
Arrives: 22 and 52 after the Hour

20. Sheraton Society Hill: One Dock Street Arrives: 24 and 54 after the Hour

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Peak Season 1st Tour begins at 9:30am • All tours terminate at 5th & Market / Liberty Bell
All times are approximate • Seating on a first come first serve basis • All trolley tours weather
permitting Last tour terminates at 6:30 pm Tour routes, times and prices subject

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BIG BUS STOP NUMBERS & LOCATIONS

Philadelphia Double Decker Tours©2006 Big Bus Co

Stop 1. Independence Visitor's Centre
Stop 2. Betsy Ross House
Stop 3. National Constitution Center
Stop 4. Chinatown
Stop 5. Hard Rock Cafe
Stop 6. City Hall
Stop 7. Basilica of St Peter And St Paul
Stop 8. Rodin Museum
Stop 9. "Rocky's Steps" Museum of Art
Stop 10. Eastern State Penitentiary
Stop 11. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Stop 12. Philadelphia Zoo
Stop 13. Franklin Institute Science Museum
Stop 14. Logan Circle
Stop 15. Academy of Music
Stop 16. Antiques Row
Stop 17. South Street/Head House Square
Stop 18. Society Hill Sheraton
Stop 19. Penn's Landing/waterfront
Stop 20. Old City/Christ Church


 

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Carriage Rides in Philadelphia©2006 Big Bus Co

76 Carriage Company was founded over 25 years ago with a vision of providing the Philadelphia Region with superior tours and transportation services. Today, 76 Carriage Company and its offspring, Philadelphia Trolley Works and Connective Tours is Philadelphia’s largest provider of sightseeing and specialty transportation.

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