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    Philly PHLASH

    555 Reviews
    #36 of 434 things to do in Philadelphia
    Transportation, Tramways
    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Philadelphia, PA
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    “Cheap, Easy Way to Get Around”

    Got a ticket for this bus opposed to the hop on hop off bus because of the cost difference. This... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Meaghan G
    “Great little find in Philly”

    Great, cheap way to get around to all the main tourist spots. Hop on and off all day, regular... read more

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Maeve F
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    • Excellent66%
    • Very good21%
    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible4%
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    The Philly PHLASH® Downtown Loop is a visitor-friendly public transit service managed by the Independence Visitor Center Corporation. The PHLASH provides access to stops located near must-see attractions, from Penn's Landing on the Delaware River...more
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    Philadelphia, PA
    City Center East
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Cheap, Easy Way to Get Around

    Got a ticket for this bus opposed to the hop on hop off bus because of the cost difference. This was perfect!! Got me where I wanted to get in a timely manner and was cheap! Stops right in front of tourist spots. Pay when...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Meaghan G
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Great little find in Philly

    Great, cheap way to get around to all the main tourist spots. Hop on and off all day, regular service - was a lifesaver for us as we ended up sightseeing in the rain - this saved soggy walking feet!

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank Maeve F
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Cheap Hop-on Hop-off

    We used this on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to get around central Philly especially when our legs got tired. Seniors ride for free! It covered most of the parts of Philadelphia we wanted to visit and got us back to our hotel. Brilliant.

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank BigH2
    Reviewed April 19, 2019
    Great deal

    We used the PHLASH to get around to all the tourists spots. It is a great deal only $ 5.00 per person for all day, it stops at all the places you would want to go and we did not wait for more than 15...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Margarita T
    Reviewed January 25, 2019
    I Wish it ran year round

    I think this is the most conveint way to get around the city to many of the attractions. Your come by public transportation or park your car and don't have to hassle with parking. Free for Seniors.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank twjw701
    Reviewed January 19, 2019
    Bad experience on the Phlash driver!

    On January 12, 2019 approximately 4:04 P.M. I has a very bad experience with a driver on bus number 1811 of the Phlash I had my kids with me. The driver was very rude and unprofessional everything and everytime I tried to ask a question...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Tunisia A
    IVCC, Manager at Philly PHLASH, responded to this reviewResponded January 22, 2019

    Hi, @TunisiaA. We are sorry to hear about your recent experience. Please email PHLASH@phlvisitorcenter.com so we can address your concerns. Thank you.

    Reviewed January 6, 2019
    Great way to get around main landmarks.

    Loved, Loved, Loved the Philly PHLASH. It passed by our hotel and also our friends hotel on Market Street which made it so easy to get around. The bus took us to all the places we wanted to visit and would get out and catch...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    1  Thank jcheing
    Reviewed January 6, 2019
    Philly Phlash is awesome, especially for seniors!

    We visited Philadelphia in November and were amazed at the public transportation, especially the Philly Phlash. We were staying near City Hall and could go everywhere we wanted on the Phlash. And being seniors, the Phlash is FREE! We used it for 2 days and...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Nancy C
    Reviewed December 31, 2018
    Great Transportation

    Would highly recommend! We took the Phlash around the city in Novemeber. Easy to navigate and very inexpensive.

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank aran061990
    Reviewed December 26, 2018 via mobile
    $5!!!

    Can’t beat the price, it was an awesome to move about the city. We walked most everywhere but we did ride a couple times. Would be 5 stars but the driver for the free holiday shuttle didn’t stop for us! I would say if your...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank EFW2014
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    May 16, 2019|
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    Response from Noplacelikehome445 | Reviewed this property |
    Yes you can. I bought 2, one for me and one for my daughter and it was fine. Have fun!
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    Response from jcheing | Reviewed this property |
    No ID needed, but it's always good to have and carry your ID for any situation.
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    July 26, 2018|
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    Response from Lester L | Reviewed this property |
    If this is the Sheraton on the West side of the Schuylkill River by Drexel University, there is no Philly Phlash stop close by. The nearest stops would be at the Philadelphia Museum of Art or Logan Square in front of the Ben... More
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