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    Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
    By: Philadelphia Trolley Works
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      What to Expect
      Get to know the city of Philadelphia and its top attractions on this entertaining and educational double-decker bus tour. See the city while it’s illuminated for the evening — the popular ‘Philly by Night Tour.’

      Enjoy the evening view with a live commentary of interesting facts and stories from an expert guide who knows the city inside and out. Learn about the history and happenings of Philadelphia, a city that forged a nation, as the bus rolls along from one location to the next.

      Visit popular sites like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, the United States Mint, the Constitution Center, City Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s famed Rocky Steps — plus America’s first zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo — to name just a few. It truly is a fun and fast way to get to know the city, its history and the cultural attractions it offers.

      The entire loop takes about 90 minutes to complete and also features special stops to climb the aforementioned Rocky Steps and to take pictures of Philadelphia's nighttime skyline, if desired.

      A sightseeing tour of Philadelphia has never been easier — or more fun — than the ‘Philly by Night Tour.’ Experience Philadelphia in this unique way.
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      Important Information
      Departure Point
      Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street Guest Entrance, 1200 Filbert St At, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
      Departure Time
      8:00 PM
      Duration
      2h
      Return Details
      Returns to original departure point
      Inclusions
      • Transport by bus with tour escort/host
      • Our Philly By Night tour offers a spectacular view of the beautiful lit city after dark
      • The tour passes by historic sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
      • Stop at the Philadelphia Art Museum's "Rocky Steps" where you can snap a photo with a hometown hero
      Exclusions
      • Food and drinks
      • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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      Additional Info
      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • 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
      • Courtesy shuttle available from Center City hotels to the departure point
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Most travelers can participate
      • The tour is fully narrated by a local, professional guide.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
      Cancellation Policy
      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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      Excellent Tour
      I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn a little about Philadelphia but not wanting the daytime crowds. Also great for an after convention activity.
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      Date of experience: September 2019
      Response from Pamela_McMahon, Manager at Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
      Responded 30 Sep 2019
      Hello Ashley L, Thank you for choosing Philadelphia Trolley Works & Big Bus. I am pleased you enjoyed our Philly by Night tour. Our night tour is a great option for those visiting the city who have daytime obligations. The comprehensive tour offers a stop at the famous Rocky Steps, and the views are spectacular from the double decker during the evening hours.
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      Amazing to see Philadelphia by night!
      We were ready to sit since we had been on our feet all day so this was a perfect way to continue to learn more about Philadelphia. Our tour guide was amazing with so much knowledge to share. Sorry I don’t recall his name but we did the 8 pm tour on 9/16. Highly recommend!
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      Date of experience: September 2019
      Response from Pamela_McMahon, Manager at Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
      Responded 22 Sep 2019
      Hello RogerH189, Thank you for choosing Philadelphia Trolley Works & Big Bus. I am pleased you enjoyed our Philly By Night tour. Your tour guide was Bill, a native Philadelphian, who loves to share his vast knowledge of his city with visitors. The Philly By Night tour is a a perfect way to sit back and enjoy the sites against the backdrop of the lights of the city. Thank you for recommending Big Bus Philadelphia.
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      Great Experience
      This tour was WELL worth our time! We were in town for only two days, and weren't confident in our ability to navigate the city. This tour was a great way to see many of the sites that we would have otherwise blown off. The guide was knowledgeable, as you'd expect, and…
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      Date of experience: August 2019
      Response from Pamela_McMahon, Manager at Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
      Responded 10 Sep 2019
      Hello L1351EXjasonr, Thank you for choosing Philadelphia Trolley Works & Big Bus. I am pleased you enjoyed the tour. Our tour is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the city, especially when you have limited time. Our 27 stop hop on/hop off tour is comprehensive and covers 14 miles of historic sites and modern museums and attractions. Our guides are expert and really enjoy sharing their city with visitors. Thank you for acknowledging their expertise.
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      Fantastic views
      My daughter and I enjoyed it. Did it our first night in town. Beautiful views and we had a great tour guide. The only drawback for me personally was it wasn't very well organized. We got there and didn't know where to check in, no one really offered to help us, boarded late.…
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      Response from Pamela_McMahon, Manager at Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
      Responded 2 Sep 2019
      Hello Pens58, Thank you for choosing Philadelphia Trolley Works & Big Bus. I am pleased you enjoyed our Philly By Night tour. I do apologize for any inconvenience you experienced prior to boarding the bus. Thank you for acknowledging your guide. All our guides enjoy sharing their city with visitors, and offer an engaging and informative tour. There really is no better introduction to our beautiful city than seeing the sites lit up at night, and the views offered from atop the double decker bus.
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      Great and easy availability by showing up
      I had an evening in Philly before flying out the next day and this looked like an interesting thing to do, but trying to book online at the last minute it showed not available. I called them and they said there is guaranteed availability if you show up to the meeting spot…
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      Date of experience: August 2019
      Response from Pamela_McMahon, Manager at Philly By Night Double Decker Bus Tour
      Responded 27 Aug 2019
      Hello SeanPsyD, Thank you for choosing Philadelphia Trolley Works & Big Bus. I am pleased you enjoyed our Philly By Night tour. Purchasing tickets for all our tours can be done on site the day of the tour, so I do apologize for any confusion the on line purchase caused. Thank you for acknowledging our guide. All our guides are expert, and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of the city's rich history and current events with visitors. The Art Museum and Boat House Row are particularly beautiful at night, lit up in lights, and the Philly By Night tour is a great way to experience those sites. I am pleased our tour helped to inspire you to visit the city again.
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      By: Philadelphia Trolley Works
      218 reviews
      TerryGinQueensNY
      New York City, New York
      62
      2-day hop-on/hop-off Big Bus
      Great value with knowledgeable guides narrating during ride and sharing personal favorites! Each stop is clearly…
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      JEBLLB
      coventry
      183107
      A really informative introduction to the city
      We both loved Philadelphia which was our third stop on a trip from Boston to Washington. We took this tour on our…
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      DaynaMcH2O
      Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
      5219
      ghost bus
      Ms. Biggs was THE BEST, all the drivers were safe and pleasant. buses, trolley clean. appreciated the ghost bus to…
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      Judy E
      31
      Ghost Bus Ride to Terror Behind The Walls
      My boyfriend and I took a trip a Philly for this past long weekend, to visit the haunted attractions there and…
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      Ashley L
      82
      Excellent Tour
      I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn a little about Philadelphia but not wanting the…
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      X31YRnancyr
      Elk River Mn, United States
      104
      Sister vacation
      My sister and I choose a different city to visit and always use the hop on hop off. It’s the best way to learn and…
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      Robert S
      Chaska, Minnesota
      29392
      Great trolley ride
      We rode on this trolley but it was part of a Disney Adventure with a tour guide, so I'm not sure how this works if…
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      RogerH189
      Bloomington, Illinois
      163
      Amazing to see Philadelphia by night!
      We were ready to sit since we had been on our feet all day so this was a perfect way to continue to learn more…
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      DBSB712
      Calgary, Canada
      32
      Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
      A very reasonable and efficient way to see all of the great sites of Philly. Would recommend it to anyone needing…
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      794peggyg
      Baton Rouge
      50
      Glad We Did This
      Everything was great except our taxi driver who met us at the train station in Lancaster. He was very rude. But…
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      ryblood
      Trussville, Alabama
      10
      yblood
      Great way to see Philadelphia. Choose the places you want to see and learn more about and just ride to get a…
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      L1351EXjasonr
      New Hampton, Iowa
      35695
      Great Experience
      This tour was WELL worth our time! We were in town for only two days, and weren't confident in our ability to…
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      389kellis
      Chicago, Illinois
      30
      Turbo Tour
      if your short for time this is the way to go - My only regret is that the last bus leaves at 5:00 pm which is…
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      Pens58
      61
      Fantastic views
      My daughter and I enjoyed it. Did it our first night in town. Beautiful views and we had a great tour guide. …
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      SeanPsyD
      Tulsa, Oklahoma
      16686
      Great and easy availability by showing up
      I had an evening in Philly before flying out the next day and this looked like an interesting thing to do, but…
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