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At the time of its construction in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary was the most expensive public structure ever built, housing notorious criminals such as gangster boss Al Capone and bank robber Willie Sutton. No longer a functioning prison, the structure is now open to the public as a National Historic Landmark.
2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19130
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Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit Philadelphia’s top attractions—like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall—on a full loop. Select from a 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass. Board at any of the stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live commentary. A route map and courtesy shuttle from Center City hotels are included.
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BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia
See Philadelphia’s historic landmarks and sites while sipping your own beer or wine and hearing little-known facts from a guide. This sightseeing tour by trolley takes the stress off finding a designated driver for exploring as you see tops sights such City Hall, Love Park, Boathouse Row, the Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross’ House, and the Declaration House. Drinks are BYOB.
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Hop On Hop Off Double Decker Bus Tour of Philadelphia
Philadelphia has it all, from major historical sites to art museums and pop culture landmarks. Optimize your sightseeing experience with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that lets you see all of the City of Brotherly Love’s most famous attractions while getting off to explore on foot as much as you wish.
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Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass - Choose 3, 4, 5 or 7 Attractions
See some of Philadelphia's top attractions at a discount with The Philadelphia Pass. Select your choice of three, four, five, or seven activities from a list of options and get direct entrance after you save your pass on your mobile device. Use your pass for touring options such as the Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Philadelphia Tour, or for entrance tickets to venues such as the African American Museum or Betsy Ross House. Passes are valid for one year from purchase date and you have 60 consecutive days from first use.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.
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Philadelphia Museums Tourist Scavenger Hunt
Get to know Philadelphia on a fun and interactive scavenger hunt through the city’s Museum District. This smartphone-based activity combines the scavenger hunt game with an informative historical and architectural tour, sending you to more than a dozen landmarks and museums to solve puzzles and perform challenges. The app allows you to explore at your own pace, starting and pausing the game whenever you want.
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Hop-on Hop-off and Philly By Night Tour Combo
Explore the best that Philadelphia has to offer on this hop-on hop-off tour of the city. Visit 27 of Philadelphia’s top attractions — like the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall — on a 1.5-hour loop. Select from a 1- or 2-day pass, then board at any of the 27 stops and get to know the city in custom fashion, with live on-board commentary. After dinner (own expense), enjoy the city as it’s illuminated for the evening on a ‘Philly by Night Tour.’ Pickup and drop-off from select hotels included.
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Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Choose from 1, 2, 3, or 5 days of unlimited sightseeing with the Philadelphia Pass, and cover top attractions like the Eastern State Penitentiary with a single package ticket. The pass is easily downloaded to your mobile device, so you can ditch the complicated vouchers. Explore the city of brotherly love at your own leisure—ideal for tourists and residents alike.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for the number of days purchased.
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Half Day Private Philadelphia Driving Tour
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The Philadelphia Sightseeing Day Pass: 35+ Historic Attractions & Tours
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Ghosts of Philadelphia: Haunted Exploration Game
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The Philadelphia Sightseeing Flex Pass: Save on 35+ Landmark Attractions & Tours
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Philadelphia Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Philadelphia: The Pink Panther and the Case of the Missing Diamond
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Philadelphia Half-Day Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
This tour is the quickest, best way to explore a place that you are visiting for the first time, as we take you to all the hot spots in the city in less than a day. We take care of everything for you, from picking you up at your hotel, to making reservations, parking, helping you with photos, all the way to dropping you off back where you started. Zero worries.
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