Getting Around

Explore with Philadelphia Tours

This Philadelphia guide to transportation makes getting around the city a snap. Many of these buses, boats and carriages are more than just a way to get from point A to point B -- they're Philadelphia actives in their own right. Enjoy guided tours of some of the best attractions the city has to offer, or venture out on your own for some unique exploring.

SEPTA
SEPTA is the region’s public transportation system offering bus, trolley, subway, and regional rail services. Each of these services together creates a vast core allowing visitors and residents the chance to discover Philadelphia’s cultural and historical attractions throughout the city.  For the most cost effective, convenient way to explore the City-hop aboard SEPTA- we are here to help guide you there.

Phlash
The Phlash is a quick and easy connection between the city’s historic attractions and cultural institutions. It is one of the best ways to get around to more than 25 key locations in Center City and is just $2 each time you board! So hop-on and hop-off the purple trolley and see Philadelphia in a Phlash! Service approximately every 12 minutes

Double Decker Bus
Experience Philadelphia from the Top.... The Top of an Authentic London Double Decker Bus! See the sights of the city on one of our Open-Top tours that offer spectacular views and entertaining stories from our fully-trained Philly friendly guides.

Victorian Trolley
Enjoy the view as the past meets the present through the colorful narrative of our experienced tour guides. Our knowledgeable staff will enlighten and entertain you with humorous stories and fascinating facts about Philadelphia’s famous sights and attractions. Purchase your 24-hour or 48-hour Pass on-line, on board the trolley or from one of our many ticket agents including the Independence Visitor’s Center.
Your 24-hour or 48 hour Pass will give you the freedom of unlimited on-and-off privileges between at any of our 20 stops throughout the day.

Horse and Carriage
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. Your personal Guide will whisk you away on a leisurely ride through historic Philadelphia.  

Ride the Ducks
Everyone has fun aboard a Ride The Ducks sightseeing tour of Philadelphia. It's the best way for families to tour Philadelphia, because we combine fun and music with history and sights. Adults and seniors will have just as much fun as kids, as our Captains lead you through Philly's historic streets and a splash into the Delaware River at Penn's Landing. It's the best way for locals and visitors to see all that Philadelphia has to offer. Ride The Ducks is the Philly attraction to experience when you visit just for the day, a weekend or a week