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With Big Bus Tours , tourists can experience the unique history and beauty of Philadelphia from an authentic London-style double-decker bus, provided by Philadelphia Trolley Works.

These open-top tours of the city offer the most spectacular views and entertaining live commentaries from fully-trained and friendly guides.

The 90-minute tours stop at 25 spots around the city, including the National Constitution Center , the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Penn’s Landing . Tours are available in multiple languages.

Best of all, there are multi-day ticketing options so that ticket holders can set their own pace.

Guest can hop on and off at their leisure or just sit back and soak in the history and the sunshine.

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The Perfect Hotel Package for an Easy Philly Escape

The  Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.

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Enjoy spectacular views of Philadelphia from a double-decker, open-top bus! Live guides entertain with fascinating facts and fun stories about Philadelphia and the people who helped make the city what it is today.

Board a modern, open-top bus for a narrated tour throughout the city to see Philadelphia's best sights in neighborhoods including Old City, Society Hill, Penn's Landing, Center City, Independence National Historical Park, Parkway Museum District, and Fairmount Park.  Riders can "hop off" the bus to explore the sites along the tour, and then "hop on" again later to complete the route. 

Tours depart from the South West corner of 6th and Market Street.

500 Market Street Philadelphia , PA 19106 United States

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Our 90 minute Christmas Light tour takes you to all the best sites for viewing the holiday lights

Take the Philly By Night tour — an extension of the Big Bus Double Decker

Christmas Thru July Sale! Book now to save. Save 10% on Public Holiday Light Tours or Save $100 on Private Holiday Light Tours. Use Coupon Code "july23" during checkout. Offer Expires July 31st,2023

Allow Philadelphia's Premier Sightseeing Tour Company to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that forged a nation, cheered for Rocky, invented the soft pretzel, and is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall!

Whether you enjoy one of our daily Hop On/Hop Off tours, a Philly by Night tour, a walking tour of Historic Old City, a majestic horse drawn carriage tour, or a private electric car tour, our highly trained staff will enlighten and entertain you with historical tales, cultural highlights, and engaging stories of the city's past, present, and future. To maximize your sightseeing experience, choose a 2 Day or 3 Day Hop On/Hop Off Pass, a combination tour, or a specialty tour from the options below.

Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Sightseeing Tour Departs From SW Corner of 6th and Market Streets: 1 Day Pass

Experience Philadelphia from the top of a modern Double Decker Bus! See the cultural attractions and historic sites from one of our open top Double Decker buses. Professional Tour Guides bring old and new Philadelphia to life on our 90 minute fully narrated hop on/hop off tour.

Big Bus Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Sightseeing Tour Departs From SW Corner of 6th and Market Streets: 2 Day Pass

Big bus hop-on hop-off double decker sightseeing tour departs from sw corner of 6th and market streets: 3 day pass.

Philly By Night Sightseeing Tour Departs from 12th & Filbert Streets

Want a taste of Historic Philadelphia under a starry night sky? The Philly By Night tour — an extension of the Big Bus Double Decker tour from Philadelphia Trolley Works — takes off nightly for a city-wide tour of Philadelphia’s most notable attractions. Suggested Boarding Time 7:30pm

*** We offer Private Philly By Night Tours all year for groups of 20 or more! Call 215-389-8687 for pricing. ***

Philly By Night Sightseeing Tour Departs from 12th & Filbert Streets: 1 Day Pass/Philly by Night Combo

Philly by night sightseeing tour departs from 12th & filbert streets: 2 day pass/philly by night combo.

Holiday Light Tour – Individuals

Hop aboard our classic Victorian trolley to experience the holiday lights in style. Our 90 minute Christmas Light tour takes you to all the best sites for viewing the holiday lights. We are the city of Brotherly Love, and a city of neighborhoods, that celebrate the holidays with unique light displays. Sing along to seasonal […]

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Franklin’s Footsteps Walking Tour

Private Groups only! Please call 215-389-8687 for more information.

Walk in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin and other Colonial Philadelphians who forged a nation. Walk along Philadelphia’s oldest streets and alleys and discover where the United States was born. The Franklin’s Footsteps Colonial Walking Tour is led by a professional guide in colonial dress and will take you past the Betsy Ross House, …

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*We are currently in the process of relocating the carriage operation. Our intention is to be back in service sometime this spring. You can refer to the announcements section of our homepage for updates.

Your Carriage Awaits! Sit back, relax, and experience Philadelphia’s history and other popular attractions aboard one of our stylish coaches. Journey back in time on an enchanting carriage ride through the tree-lined streets of Philadelphia’s Independence National Historic Park, Society Hill, and Old City. Your personal Guide will whisk you away on a leisurely ride through historic Philadelphia.

Go City All-Inclusive Pass

Discover over 30 top Philadelphia attractions and save with Go City. Your All- Inclusive Pass gives you 1, 2, 3, or 5 days to see and experience as much of the city as  possible. Visit the Betsy Ross House, get hands-on at the Franklin Institute of Science, hop on  an entertaining guided tour with Big Bus, meet the critters at Adventure Aquarium and so  much more! 

• Access to 30+ attractions for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days
• Must-do attractions in Philadelphia such as Eastern State Penitentiary and the Philadelphia Zoo
• All on one app – download to your mobile device and scan your pass for  admission

Please note: The Go City All-Inclusive Pass is only valid for a 1 Day pass on the Big Bus even if you have a multiple day Pass.

Sightseeing in Philly? Create your own Philadelphia experience, including a Big Bus/Trolley Works tour. Save 40% or more on admission and skip most ticket lines with Philadelphia CityPASS. Visit any 3, 4 or 5 of Philadelphia’s 12 most loved attractions over a 9-day period, in any order you wish. No need to decide now, choose the attractions as you go. Cost starts at $49 (adult); $34 (child 3-12). Purchase ONLINE today and you will immediately receive mobile and printable tickets by email.

Please note: The Philadelphia City Pass is only valid for a 1 Day pass on the Big Bus even if you have a multiple day Philadelphia City Pass.

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Big Bus Philadelphia: Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

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1, 2, 3 days 

9:30am to 4:30pm, every 30-45 minutes

Timings are subject to change

Hop on the bus at any of the stops to start the tour. The first stop is Independence Visitor Center. 

Please refer USEFUL DOWNLOAD section for the complete timetable.

Hop off the bus at any of the stops to end the tour. 

• Explore the historic Philadelphia with this convenient hop-on, hop-off bus tour
• Discover iconic sights like the ‘Rocky Steps’, Betsy Ross House, Ben Franklin’s Grave and more with ease
• Hop on and off as you wish across comprehensive routes and strategic stops
• Enjoy live commentary onboard as you guide regales you with interesting facts!
• Both printed and smartphone voucher accepted

Explore the historic Philadelphia at your own pace with this fantastic Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour and experience the UNESCO World Heritage City from the comfort of your bus seat as you enjoy city's most iconic attractions. 

With buses operating along a trail of strategically-located stops to help you visit your favourite attractions and experiences with absolute ease, this hop-on, hop-off tour is perfect for first-time and repeat visitors alike. Hop on and off as you wish to discover everything - from the city’s incredible food scene to the inspiring urban restoration projects and of course, the fascinating history! All along, an engaging guides will keep you company onboard the buses, regaling you with the charming tales of Philadelphia!

Attractions Covered

• Betsy Ross House
• Philly Tour Hub
• Perelman Building of Philadelphia Art Museum
• Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul
• The Philadelphia Zoo
• Ben Franklin’s Grave
• Academy of Music
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Museum of American Jewish History
• “Rocky Steps” 

… and more!

About the Supplier: One of the largest operators of open-top sightseeing bus tours, Big Bus Tours have been fuelling the spirit of adventure in over 20 cities across four continents.

• 1, 2 or 3-day day Hop-on, Hop-off bus ticket
• English speaking guides on board
• Entrances, unless specified

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Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Philadelphia is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

Timings and stops are subject to change. Updated map will be available on the bus.

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Which Philadelphia Bus Tours Are The Best?

This post reviews and compares the many different Philadelphia bus tours available to you, including hop-on-hop-off to night tours and trolleys. 

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HOP-ON-HOP-OFF PHILADELPHIA: BIG BUS

This may be one of the best ways to discover the birthplace of America. Explore the city at your own pace as you travel from one landmark to the next.

These services perform an entire circuit around Philadelphia and allow you to jump off at various locations for a closer look.

There are 2 commercial companies and one do-it-yourself option. Expect ticket prices to range from $30-$50 on average for the commercial tours.

BIG BUS TOURS

When it comes to the hop-on-hop-off tours, this company is one of the biggest names in the industry.

They offer services all over the world, providing narration and transportation for travelers everywhere.

In Philadelphia, they offer daily bus tours, trolley tours, and even horse and carriage tours .

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The full circuit will take you roughly 90 minutes to complete, giving you plenty of time to explore all of the different locations on this trip.

One ticket is good for both bus and trolley travel. A free courtesy shuttle is available from the airport and other areas such as the city center.

Live English tour guides on all buses, with audio in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin, Korean and Arabic.  

They also offer a night tour option  as well as combination tickets .

The Philadelphia branch of Big Bus Tours has an incredibly high rating of 4 ½ of 5 stars on TripAdvisor and Get Your Guide ( read the reviews ). 

Ticket Prices

1-Day Ticket

• $35 for Adults
• $12 for Children (4-12 years)

2-Day Ticket

• $55 for Adults
• $18 for Children

3-Day Ticket

• $75 for Adults
• $26 for Children 
• More info and to book .

CITY SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS  

(also known as Philadelphia Sightseeing)

City Sightseeing is also well known for providing hop-on-hop-off bus tours all around the country. In the City of Brotherly Love, they offer very similar services to what you’ll find with their competition.

This company provides live commentary in English for all of their tours. Headsets are available for tours in English, French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin.  

It takes about 90 minutes to complete the circuit, but there are so many significant locations to see that you might want to consider a multi-day pass.

Prices for their 2 and 3-day tickets are a little bit cheaper than Big Bus, which makes this an excellent alternative.  

They also offer night tours and combination tickets .

This bus tour currently has a  4 ½ out of 5-star  rating on TripAdvisor and Viator ( read the reviews ). 

Ticket Prices 

• 1-Day Ticket: $34 for Adults | $32 for Seniors | $12 for Children
• 2-Day Ticket: $54 for Adults | $51 for Seniors | $18 for Children
• 3-Day Ticket: $69 for Adults | $65 for Seniors | $26 for Children
• More information and to book .

PHILLY PHLASH

If you’re looking for a more affordable alternative to hop-on-hop-off tours, the city of Philadelphia actually offers their own special bus service for tourists.

With a total of 22 stops, the Philly Phlash will take you to almost all of the same locations as a major tour bus at a fraction of the cost.

Unfortunately, this transportation doesn’t offer any audio or a live guide and it doesn't run year-round.

That being said, if you’re considering one of our free guided or self-guided tours, the Phlash is an excellent method for getting around town. 

The services operate from 8:30 am until 6 pm (20:00) daily (May-August) and more limited service throughout the year (no service in January, February and half of March.

Buses typically run every 15 minutes.  

Surprisingly, this service has an excellent overall rating of 4 ½ out of 5 stars on TripAdvisor.  

Many reviewers feel that this bus is a convenient way to save money while discovering as much of the city as possible.

• $2 per ride | $5 for all-day pass | $7 for a Two-Day Pass | Children under 4 ride free
• SEPTA Pass/Key Card holders ride for free
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NIGHT BUS TOURS IN PHILADELPHIA

In addition to the standard hop-on-hop-off bus service, you will also find a few night tours in Philadelphia.

Although you won’t have the opportunity to hop off at various locations around the city, you will see a different side of Philly once the sun goes down. 

Each excursion includes live commentary. 

Unfortunately, these tour options are only available during the warmer months, so they won’t be accessible for anyone visiting during the winter.

PHILLY BY NIGHT- BIG BUS TOURS  

Whether you’re looking for a bit more than their typical bus trip or you just want to experience Philadelphia after dark, the Philly By Night tour should do the trick.

Clocking in at 120 minutes in length, the night tour will last about as long as a full circuit with their hop-on-hop-off service.

Starting in the spring, this bus tour will depart at 8 pm ( almost every night.

Although prices are comparable to their all-day tickets, you can actually save money by purchasing a combo pass . 

If possible, reviews for Philly By Night are even better than the ratings for their standard service.

• $30 for Adults | $20 for Children (Ages 4-12)
• Note: Courtesy shuttle available from Center City Hotels
• More info and to book

TWILIGHT PHILLY- CITY SIGHTSEEING TOURS  

Not to be outdone, this company also offers a very similar night tour entitled Twilight Philly .  Note that this bus tour is SEASONAL and only operates between the months of May and October, departing every night at 8 PM.

This trip will also last for approximately 90 minutes, giving you plenty of time to discover the city after dark. A local tour guide will provide a plethora of information about the various locations you will visit on your journey. 

• $30 for Adults | $20 for Children

COMBO DEALS & DISCOUNTS

If you plan on visiting a wide variety of locations in Philadelphia, you may want to consider one of the following options.

With a tourist attraction discount pass, you pay one lump sum for access to a lot of different locations and the transportation necessary to visit each landmark.

Plan out your itinerary ahead of time and save money on all of your activities!

PHILADELPHIA PASS  

Although this tourist pass will cost more per day than one of the bus tours listed above, it also includes admission to several attractions.

If you want to do more than just see the sights, the Philadelphia Pass is a great way to experience the city on a tight budget.

Each pass comes with a 2-day hop-on-hop-off ticket from Big Bus Tours.

Instead of just visiting each location and looking around, now you can actually gain entrance into landmarks and important sites such as the Betsy Ross House, the National Constitution Center, and One Liberty Observation Deck.

If you want to learn more about this opportunity, check out our comparison of each Philadelphia tourist pass .

• 1-Day Pass: $59 for Adults | $49 for Children
• 2-Day Pass: $89 for Adults | $79 for Children
• 3-Day Pass: $109 for Adults | $99 for Children
• 5-Day Pass: $129 for Adults | $119 for Children

Tip: Check their website for regular discounts!

Find out more information  here .

Much like their competitors, this company also works with Big Bus Tours to provide a free hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. However, you won’t have access to nearly as many attractions with the CityPASS.

Rather than offering admission to dozens of different locations, this tourist pass focuses on just four activities.

In addition to a bus tour, you’ll also gain entrance into the Franklin Institute, One Liberty Observation Deck, and your choice of either the Adventure Aquarium or Philadelphia Zoo.

The main advantage of this option is that you will have a total of 9 days to take advantage of each individual activity. 

General admission for all of these tours and attractions can cost over $90 without this pass.

If you’d rather take your time exploring the city, this might be one of the best ways to save some cash.

For more information, look at our comparison between each tourist pass .

• $55 for Adults | $35 for Children
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Cody rhodes says tour bus caught on fire, 'it was up in a big fireball', cody rhodes my tour bus caught on fire ... 'it was up in a big fireball'.

Scary moment for Cody Rhodes in the leadup to this weekend's WrestleMania in Philadelphia -- he says his tour bus caught on fire ... but, thankfully, he made it out unscathed.

The American Nightmare told Pat McAfee on Friday morning the blaze started just hours earlier -- at around 1 AM -- just as he had settled into his bed to get a little bit of shuteye.

Rhodes says his driver noticed the flames -- and urged him to get out quickly. The 38-year-old WWE Superstar says he then grabbed a few pictures and his 'Mania boots -- before jetting off the ride.

Rhodes said the vehicle didn't burn down completely -- but, "it was up in a big fireball for a moment."

Fortunately, he said there were no injuries ... and he gave a big shoutout to the Philadelphia Fire Department for assisting in putting out the blaze.

Rhodes is slated to wrestle twice in the WWE's Super Bowl ... taking on The Rock and Roman Reigns with Seth Rollins on Saturday night -- and then wrestling against Reigns on Sunday night.

Here is the best ending segment in #WWERaw history with Cody Rhodes and The Rock In case you missed it. pic.twitter.com/q247dYHEfR — FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) March 26, 2024 @FadeAwayMedia

Rhodes says he didn't take the blaze as a bad omen -- especially considering The Rock beat him down in front of that bus just a few days ago -- in fact, he told McAfee he was viewing it as just the opposite.

"I think the universe was saying, 'Hey, we're going to set your bus on fire and you're still going to go in and wipe the floor with The Bloodline on Saturday,'" he said.

"'You're still going to do it.'"

Guess we'll all know in a little over 24 hours!

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Cody Rhodes tour bus caught fire last night

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This morning (April 4), Cody Rhodes tweeted:

Before you hear it elsewhere - my tour bus caught fire last night Everybody is safe and okay The 2 items I grabbed before I got off will probably pop wrestling fans Again, thank you @PhillyFireDept — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 5, 2024

Since — thank goodness — Rhodes told us right up front that no one was hurt when his bus caught fire on Thursday night, his message prompted a lot of jokes about the lengths Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would go to mess with his WrestleMania rival.

It also led to a more detailed explanation from Cody on The Pat McAfee Show this afternoon. The man who will main event both nights of WrestleMania XL said his bus didn’t “burn to a crisp, but it was up in a big fireball for a moment”. The things he rescued from the bus are pictures of his wife & daughter, and his wrestling boots. He thanked the Philadelphia Fire Department for putting out the blaze, and that they were able to save a lot of stuff... although his signature suits have a smokey odor to them today.

"I'm coming in a little bit hot and here's why.. Last night at 1AM my bus driver yelled we gotta get off this bus it's on fire.. There ain't NOBODY here who is more ready for WrestleMania than me" ~ @CodyRhodes #PMSLive #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/yO7EWO7OGJ — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 5, 2024

And where did Rhodes crash with his own sleeping quarters uninhabitable? He told McAfee that his Night One tag partner Seth Rollins offered him shelter on his bus. With a friendship like that, how can they lose tomorrow night?

Probably they way everyone who wrestles The Bloodline loses, but that was still a nice gesture from Rollins (and his wife, we presume). Anyway...

Quite a story. Glad everyone is okay, and we’ll see where it ends up fitting in the legend of WrestleMania XL when all is said and done.

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Cody Rhodes: Everyone is safe after tour bus caught on fire

Before WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes had a scare when his tour bus caught on fire.

Rhodes  posted a tweet on Friday revealing that his tour bus caught fire on Thursday night. No one was hurt in the fire, and Rhodes thanked the Philadelphia Fire Department for handling the situation.

"Before you hear it elsewhere - my tour bus caught fire last night," he wrote. "Everybody is safe and okay. The 2 items I grabbed before I got off will probably pop wrestling fans. Again, thank you @PhillyFireDept."

Rhodes was a guest on  The Pat McAfee Show shortly after sending out the tweet. He revealed that the two things he grabbed were pictures of his daughter and wife and his boots for WrestleMania.

"There ain't nobody here who is more ready for WrestleMania than me," Rhodes declared.

Rhodes said the bus "didn't burn to a big crisp," but it was up in a fireball for a moment. Everything worked out except for Rhodes' suits now smelling like fire.

WWE is in Philadelphia for WrestleMania weekend and its surrounding events.

Lincoln Financial Field is hosting WrestleMania 40 this Saturday and Sunday. Both nights, Rhodes will be competing in the main event. The headlining match of night one is Rhodes & Seth Rollins vs. The Rock & Roman Reigns. Rhodes will then challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at night two.

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Cody Rhodes Says His Tour Bus ‘Was Up In A Big Fireball’, Everyone Is Okay

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Cody Rhodes says he’s more ready for WrestleMania than anyone after his tour bus caught on fire.

The day before WWE WrestleMania 40 Night One, Cody Rhodes revealed that his tour bus caught on fire. He wrote that everyone was safe and okay.

Before you hear it elsewhere – my tour bus caught fire last night ? Everybody is safe and okay The 2 items I grabbed before I got off will probably pop wrestling fans Again, thank you @PhillyFireDept — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 5, 2024

Rhodes then described what happened during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show . He noted that he grabbed pictures of his wife and daughter, as well as his boots for WrestleMania, as he fled the bus.

“This is where my mindset is. Last night, one a.m., laying in bed, it’s the first time I’m gonna get a little sleep before we get into this big, big, big event that is WrestleMania. All of a sudden, loud bang at the side of my bus. Thought it was a gun shot. Terrified. Clammed up. Next thing I know, my bus driver tells, ‘We gotta get off this bus, it’s on fire.’ So my bus, it didn’t burn to a crisp, but it was up in a big fireball for a moment.

“The reason I share this story is I’m here this morning, non-flinching, and I grabbed two things off my bus when I thought, ‘This is it. This is the end.’ I grabbed a picture of my daughter and a picture of my wife, and then I grabbed my WrestleMania boots. There ain’t nobody here who is more ready for WrestleMania than me.”

"I'm coming in a little bit hot and here's why.. Last night at 1AM my bus driver yelled we gotta get off this bus it's on fire.. There ain't NOBODY here who is more ready for WrestleMania than me" ~ @CodyRhodes #PMSLive #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/yO7EWO7OGJ — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 5, 2024

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WWE superstar Cody Rhodes has had to overcome multiple obstacles leading into his headlining acts at WrestleMania 40 this weekend in Philadelphia, Pa., including a fire that broke out on his tour bus early Friday morning.

For those not familiar with Rhodes or WWE’s current storylines, the son of legendary wrestler, Dusty Rhodes, is gearing up for a massive title fight on Sunday against superstar Roman Reigns. Before that, Rhodes will fight alongside Seth Rollins in a tag-team match opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Reigns on Saturday night to determine the ruleset for Sunday’s championship match.

The Rock F Bomb Uncensored! #WWERaw #therock #CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/QNfcrHjjL8 — WrestlingProdigy (@THEBIGCHIEF23) March 29, 2024

The final word always comes… from the Final Boss. #RoadToWrestleMania #Part2 #WrestleMania40 #Philadelphia FOUR DAYS April 6th + April 7th @WWE @TKOGrp pic.twitter.com/HFMyfBMVQi — Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 2, 2024

The feud between Rhodes and The Rock has hit new heights in the build up to WrestleMania 40. In fact, The Rock has turned heel over the past few months, creating one of the most hated personas in pro wrestling today. The Rock has even turned to social media to try to belittle Rhodes and create more buzz around this weekend’s massive event.

On Friday, Rhodes revealed that he had to evacuate his tour bus during the night after it caught on fire. This was not a storyline scripted by WWE or a public stunt perpetrated by The Rock. This was the real deal. Luckily, Rhodes and everyone in his bus escaped without injury.

Rhodes posted the following to social media earlier today:

Before you hear it elsewhere - my tour bus caught fire last night Everybody is safe and okay The 2 items I grabbed before I got off will probably pop wrestling fans Again, thank you @PhillyFireDept — Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 5, 2024

“Before you hear it elsewhere - my tour bus caught fire last night. Everybody is safe and okay. The 2 items I grabbed before I got off will probably pop wrestling fans. Again, thank you @PhillyFireDept”

Later on Friday, Rhodes joined The Pat McAfee Show and went into detail about the ordeal. According to the WWE superstar, his bus driver stepped in to save the day. Check it out below:

"I'm coming in a little bit hot and here's why.. Last night at 1AM my bus driver yelled we gotta get off this bus it's on fire.. There ain't NOBODY here who is more ready for WrestleMania than me" ~ @CodyRhodes #PMSLive #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/yO7EWO7OGJ — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) April 5, 2024

“Last night, 1 a.m., laying in bed, it’s the first time I’m going to get a little sleep before we get into this big, big, big event that is WrestleMania,” Rhodes explained. “All of a sudden there’s a loud bang at the side of my bus. Thought it was a gunshot. Terrified. Clammed up.

“Next thing I know my bus driver yells, ‘We got to get off this bus it’s on fire!’ My bus didn’t burn to a crisp, but it was up in a big fireball for a moment.”

Wild stuff, but nothing that is going to stop Rhodes from competing during both days of WrestleMania 40 and trying to get his hands around the WWE championship belt on Sunday.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Have you visited the Moscow Metro? Leave your comment below.

January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

December 6, 2017 at 10:45 pm

Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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Will it be easy to find my way in the Moscow Metro? It is a question many visitors ask themselves before hitting the streets of the Russian capital. As metro is the main means of transport in Moscow – fast, reliable and safe – having some skills in using it will help make your visit more successful and smooth. On top of this, it is the most beautiful metro in the world !

. There are over 220 stations and 15 lines in the Moscow Metro. It is open from 6 am to 1 am. Trains come very frequently: during the rush hour you won't wait for more than 90 seconds! Distances between stations are quite long – 1,5 to 2 or even 3 kilometers. Metro runs inside the city borders only. To get to the airport you will need to take an onground train - Aeroexpress.

RATES AND TICKETS

Paper ticket A fee is fixed and does not depend on how far you go. There are tickets for a number of trips: 1, 2 or 60 trips; or for a number of days: 1, 3 days or a month. Your trips are recorded on a paper ticket. Ifyou buy a ticket for several trips you can share it with your traveling partner passing it from one to the other at the turnstile.

On every station there is cashier and machines (you can switch it to English). Cards and cash are accepted. 1 trip - 55 RUB 2 trips - 110 RUB

Tickets for 60 trips and day passes are available only at the cashier's.

60 rides - 1900 RUB

1 day - 230 RUB 3 days - 438 RUB 30 days - 2170 RUB.

The cheapest way to travel is buying Troyka card . It is a plastic card you can top up for any amount at the machine or at the ticket office. With it every trip costs 38 RUB in the metro and 21 RUB in a bus. You can get the card in any ticket office. Be prepared to leave a deposit of 50 RUB. You can get it back returning the card to the cashier.

SamsungPay, ApplePay and PayPass cards.

One turnstile at every station accept PayPass and payments with phones. It has a sticker with the logos and located next to the security's cabin.

GETTING ORIENTED

At the platfrom you will see one of these signs.

It indicates the line you are at now (line 6), shows the direction train run and the final stations. Numbers below there are of those lines you can change from this line.

In trains, stations are announced in Russian and English. In newer trains there are also visual indication of there you are on the line.

To change lines look for these signs. This one shows the way to line 2.

There are also signs on the platfrom. They will help you to havigate yourself. (To the lines 3 and 5 in this case). 

Moscow Metro Underground Small-Group Tour - With Reviews & Ratings

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Key Details

• Mobile Voucher Accepted
• Free Cancellation
• Duration: 3 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 10:00 AM
• Departure Details : Karl Marks Monument on Revolution Square, metro stop: Square of Revolution
• Return Details : Metro Smolenskaya
• If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
• If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
• Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Go beneath the streets on this tour of the spectacular, mind-bending Moscow Metro! Be awed by architecture and spot the Propaganda , then hear soviet stories from a local in the know. Finish it all up above ground, looking up to Stalins skyscrapers, and get the inside scoop on whats gone on behind those walls.

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We begin our Moscow tour beneath the city, exploring the underground palace of the Moscow Metro. From the Square of Revolution station, famous for its huge statues of soviet people (an armed soldier, a farmer with a rooster, a warrior, and more), we’ll move onto some of the most significant stations, where impressive mosaics, columns, and chandeliers will boggle your eyes! Moreover, these stations reveal a big part of soviet reality — the walls depict plenty of Propaganda , with party leaders looking down from images on the walls. Your local guide will share personal stories of his/her family from USSR times, giving you insight into Russia’s complicated past and present. Then we’re coming back up to street level, where we’ll take a break and refuel with some Russian fast food: traditional pancakes, called bliny. And then, stomachs satiated, we are ready to move forward! We’ll take the eco-friendly electric trolleybus, with a route along the Moscow Garden Ring. Used mainly by Russian babushkas(grannies) during the day, the trolleybus hits peak hours in the mornings and evenings, when many locals use it going to and from their days. Our first stop will be the Aviator’s House, one of Stalin’s Seven Sisters, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs — and you’ll hear the legends of what has gone on inside the walls. Throughout your Moscow tour, you’ll learn curious facts from soviet history while seeing how Russia exists now, 25 years after the USSR.

Local English-speaking guide

Pancake snack and drink

Additional food and drinks

Tickets for public transport

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Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people

Traveler Reviews

This tour exceeded our expectations. Nikolai (Nick), our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and has a great personality. He didn't take shortcuts and really covered everything that was on the agenda in great detail. We saw beautiful metro stations and learned the history behind them, including many of the murals and designs.

We did the tour with Anna her knowledge and understanding of the History surrounding the metro brought the tour alive. Well done Anna!

This tour was amazing!

Anna was a great tour guide. She gave us heaps of interesting information, was very friendly, and very kindly showed us how to get to our next tour.

Amazing beauty and history.

An excellent tour helped by an absolutely amazing guide. Anna gave a great insight into the history of the metro helped by additional material she had prepared.

great tour and guide - thanks again

great will do it again, Miriam ke was very good as a guide she has lived here all here life so knew every interesting detail.a good day