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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.

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Experience Philadelphia with an expert-guided tour of the city on our hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tours.

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• 90-minute Philadelphia tour, for the full loop, with 28 stops
• Expert live local guide commentary, and multi-language audio commentary in French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi
• Hop-on, hop-off service on a London-style double-decker bus
• All guests must check in and start at 21 S. 5th St. in front of the Bourse building
• Ticket vouchers can be purchased and redeemed at stops 1, 5, and 28
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Experience a Philadelphia Tour with an Expert Guide!

Our dedicated route provides locals and visitors with access to over 100 sites and attractions throughout Philadelphia. Travelling over 16 miles of the city, Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour buses provide the perfect combination of expert commentary and transportation so that our riders can gain a truly local experience when touring the City of Brotherly Love. You hear all about Philadelphias’ rich history and culture while traveling aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Our city tour is a must when you visit Philadelphia!

Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods and many different experiences. Review our route map of Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours’ hop-on, hop-off services to see what Philadelphia landmarks you can easily visit via our 28 different stops along the way. The daytime hop-on, hop-off loops begin at the Bourse Building in the Independence National Historic Park, right across from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Multi-language audio commentary in French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi.

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Beginning at the Bourse Building right across from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, plug into our multi-lingual headphone audio to discover the origins of America, since Philadelphia is where America’s Founding Fathers first declared independence from England, and then ratified the US Constitution and Bill of Rights to start the new nation. Along the way, enjoy stunning views of such historic landmarks including the Christ Church Burial Grounds, Elfreth’s Alley, the Betsy Ross House, and Independence Hall, to name just a few.

As you head west, see the Friendship Gate in Chinatown, be amazed by the architecture of Philadelphia’s City Hall, and be sure to explore the various museums along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including the Barnes Foundation – known as the world’s largest collection of post-impressionistic art in the world. As you continue your journey, marvel at Philadelphia’s growing skyline and get a bird’s-eye view from atop the One Liberty Observation Deck. Your loop finishes up after touring through the charming neighborhood of Society Hill and a drive along the banks of the Delaware River.

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TICKET PRICE INCLUDES HOP-ON, HOP-OFF TOUR TICKET AND TAXES. ADMISSION FEES TO ATTRACTIONS AND HISTORIC SIGHTS NOT INCLUDED.

1-Day Open Top Tour

This 1-day ticket provides you access to all Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours double-decker buses operating on a 28 stop hop-on, hop-off city loop tour.

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2-Day Open Top Tour

There’s lots to see in Philadelphia – so we recommend purchasing our “Two-Day Open Top Tour” to ensure you have easy access to Philadelphia’s biggest landmarks. Perfect for weekend getaways and extended stays in Philadelphia, our 2-day ticket allows you to hop aboard Philadelphia Sightseeing Tours’ double-deckers for two consecutive days.

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3-Day Open Top Tour

Make the most of your visit to Philadelphia, the Birthplace of America and City of Brotherly Love. Our “Three-Day Open Top Tour” provides you with easy and convenient access to many of Philadelphia’s most famous historic and modern-day sights. Over the course of three consecutive days, you’re able to hop on and off at 28 stops to see the historic, cultural, artistic, and fun sides of Philadelphia.

THIS TICKET IS VALID FOR 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS. JOURNEY TERMINATES AT THE END OF BUSINESS DAY 3

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See the dazzling lights of the city from atop a double decker bus! Learn about Philadelphia history, including iconic people and buildings, from a professional tour guide as the twilight turns to a starry sky above you. Recorded audio commentary is available in 9 different languages.

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You can learn a lot about Philadelphia just by strolling around. (After all, we’re talking about one of the most walkable cities in the country .) But when you want to dig a little (or a lot) deeper, a guided tour is the way to go — and Philly’s tour game is strong.

A wide range of local tour companies offer lots of entertaining and informative options from must-see history to iconic food and from varied architecture to colorful murals. Expert guides show you around during a walk — or by car, bus, Segway, bike or even kayak.

And the sightseeing fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. Those who come out at night can join tours that showcase a different side of the city after dark and call upon spirits from beyond (if you’re into that sort of thing).

Below, find a curated list of just some of the great tours and tour companies in Philadelphia and the Countryside.

Companies with Multiple Tour Themes

Founding footsteps.

This highly rated tour company offers a smart, sassy and thoroughly truthful take on both well-trod and well-hidden Philly history. The Philly Phables Walking Tour dedicates 90 history-rich minutes to exploring historic Old City . The company also offers a murder-focused Bad Things Happen in Philly tour, a fun seasonal holiday lights tour, and a Beer & Band trolley tour, featuring live music and stops at beer gardens and breweries. Private tours are also available.

• Must-book Tour: Historically Hilarious BYOB (Bring-Your-Own-Bottle) Tours of Philadelphia . Bring a six-pack for this two-hour trolley tour of major historic sites and off-the-beaten-track highlights.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including the Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street

Free Tours by Foot

Take your pick from a selection of expert-led walking tours focusing on areas like Independence Hall , the Italian Market and Chinatown . Bonus: Tours are pay what you wish (unless you book a private guided tour for a set fee).

• Must-book Tour: The Good, The Bad, The Philly . This 90-minute tour explores the Logan Square area of the city, from its stunning architecture to religious riots to a citywide curse.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including 919 S. 9th Street

These walking and driving tours cover a lot of ground, from iconic Philly foods to public art in South Philly to attractions (like Longwood Gardens ) in the nearby Brandywine Valley. There’s even a private tour of locations featured in the Rocky movies that you can fully customize for your group.

• Must-book Tour: Valley Forge: American Revolution Tour . This half-day tour departs from Center City, heading out into the scenic countryside, where you’ll explore one of the most important sites of the American Revolutionary War on foot.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including outside of the Masonic Temple, 1 N. Broad Street

Art & Architecture Tours

Mural arts tours.

An excellent way to get a close-up view of Philadelphia’s fascinating neighborhoods — and see some impressive art while you’re at it — is to sign up for one of Mural Arts’ walking or trolley tours . Professionally trained guides take you through commercial districts and residential blocks in Center City and beyond, dishing on the stories behind just some of the city’s 4,000-plus murals.

• Must-book Tour: Mural Mile Center City Walking Tour . This classic 90-minute tour through Midtown Village , the Gayborhood and Market East makes for the perfect introduction to the “City of Murals.”

Where: Tours depart from various locations including the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118-128 N. Broad Street

Neighborhood Walking Tours of Philadelphia from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia offers guided walking tours that interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Private tours are available year-round by emailing [email protected] .

• Must-book Tour: Littlest Streets . These two-hour tours take guests through some of the charming pockets of historical houses that make up quaint mini-villages within the city.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including Kahn Park, 11th & Pine streets

History Tours

Beyond the bell tours.

These tours offer a fresh take on Philly, with a focus on “movements, activism and resistance.” Guides focus on women and LGBTQ history makers who are often left out of traditional historical overviews.

• Must-book Tour: Badass Women’s History Walking Tour . This two-hour walking tour covers 1.5 miles of stories highlighting women entrepreneurs, doctors, artists, activists and others who shaped the city, including the Gayborhood’s LGBTQ leaders.

Where: Various locations including Rittenhouse Square, 210 W. Rittenhouse Square

Black History Maven Tours

Listen in as Kalela Williams — a writer, historian and the author of the forthcoming young adult novel The Tangleroot Papers — shares fascinating stories of women’s history, Revolutionary scandals and more. During her newest tour, she offers a living history journey through Old City, covering the roots of slavery and the area’s thriving free Black community.

• Must-book Tour: Black History: The Seventh Ward . Williams’ most popular tour examines the Black community where Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman met with Philadelphia’s activists to help end slavery.

Where: Various locations including Old City

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

Learn more about the many historic sites throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District on this 75-minute, 1.25-mile tour , offered daily from April through November. Private/group tours are available as well with advance reservations.

• Must-book Tour: Combo Package – The Constitutional and Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour . Explore Philadelphia’s top sites during the day, then get spooked during the evening hours listening to haunted tales while walking along the city’s cobblestone streets.

Where: Tour departs from the National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walk

The magical history tour is waiting to take you away. This walking tour through Old City combines magic, comedy and history to shed a comedic light on some of Philly’s oldest tales. Award-winning magician Robert Malissa leads visitors through 75 minutes of Philly history, pausing at a number of stops to perform some mind-bending magic in between historic anecdotes. Note: This tour features some humor that is appropriate for those age 13-plus.

Where: Tour departs from behind The Bourse, 400 Ranstead Street

The Official Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour

Tour Philadelphia’s Historic District on this seasonal tour led by a rotating cast of costumed history makers. Each 45-minute tour is led by an actor portraying one of three real-life Philadelphians: colonial brewer Trooper Robert Hare; Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and James Forten, a free Black man and abolitionist who was present at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. each Saturday and make stops outside of The President’s House, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Congress Hall and Franklin Court. Bonus: Each tour includes a warm beverage from the Independence Visitor Center Cafe. Tickets are required.

Where: Tours depart from the Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street

Philly’s Vegetarian Pioneers Walking Tour

Philly went vegan long before it was hip. Need proof? Organized by the American Vegan Center, this 76-minute walking tour focuses on Philly’s deep ties to the history of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Learn how the history of meat-free living often intersected with the abolitionist and women’s rights movements in the early days of the United States. The tour stops at several locations in Old City where tourgoers learn about trailblazing (and sometimes surprising) pioneers of vegetarian lifestyles, including Benjamin Lay, Sylvester Graham and even Benjamin Franklin . Tour guide and cartoonist Vance Lehmkuhl’s humorous illustrations allow visitors to meat meet these veggie-fueled pioneers at each stop, adding a comedic flair to the interesting history.

Where: Tour departs from the American Vegan Center, 17 N. 2nd Street

Real Philly History Tours

Guide Jim Murphy is the author of Real Philly History, Real Fast, a collection of mini-profiles of historical people and sites. His walking tours bring some of these fascinating stories to life, from tales of Philadelphia “superstars” Ben Franklin and William Penn to Philly’s forgotten naval heroes.

• Must-book Tour: 5 Philly-Tough Women . Through stories covering three centuries, Murphy brings to life the “guts, grit and perseverance” Philadelphians are known for.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including Society Hill

Religion & History Tours

From Temple University’s Dialogue Institute, these tours are designed to advance intrareligious, interreligious and intercultural dialogue in the hopes of sparking open and honest conversations. Topics include religious freedom in early Philadelphia and the yellow fever epidemic of 1793.

• Must-book Tour: Customize your own itinerary hosted by scholars according to your interests and schedule; extended programming over multiple days or weeks is available.

Where: Locations vary by tour

Bike, Boat & Segway Tours

Big red pedal tours.

On a Big Red Pedal Tour , riders explore Philly by day or night aboard a 15-passenger pedicycle. Together, the group pedals the open-air “tour bus” on a pub crawl through some of the city’s hottest neighborhoods, including Old City and Midtown Village.

• Must-book Tour: Old City Bars Galore . Prefer not to walk? This leisurely bike ride gives you a good sense of the charming Old City neighborhood.

Where: Tours starts at Big Ass Slices Bar & Grill, 224 Market Street

Patriot Harbor Lines

Up to 25 guests board a reproduction 1920s commuter yacht for private tours of the Delaware or Schuylkill rivers, offering stellar views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Race Street Pier and more. Bonus: The 40-foot yacht is equipped with a full bar.

• Must-book Tour: Delaware River Sunset Cruise. This one-hour trip is perfect for romantics who appreciate a relaxed pace — not to mention a scenic skyline.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including outside the Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard

Philly By Segway

After a half-hour hands-on training, visitors take off on motorized Segways on one of four tours . Options include a two-hour, 10-mile showcase of historic landmarks from river to river, as well as a two-hour Mural Arts Philadelphia tour through Old City, Chinatown and Northern Liberties .

• Must-book Tour: Philly Cheesesteak Tour. Hit five top cheesesteak spots as you zoom across town.

Where: Tours depart from Pier 5, 7 N. Columbus Boulevard, Suite 7B

Schuylkill Banks Kayak Tours

Visitors receive 30 minutes of kayaking instruction before heading out on the Schuylkill River for these fun excursions , which run on select dates through September. Specialty experiences, including private group tours, are also available.

• Must-book Tour: Moonlight Kayak Tour . This tour (for ages 12 and up) departs at 8 p.m. to give you an excellent view of the twinkling lights of the skyline as you paddle along the river.

Where: Tours depart from Walnut Street Dock, 2501 Walnut Street

Big Bus Tours

Hop on and hop off this open-top bus tour featuring a live tour guide who points out Philadelphia’s greatest-hit landmarks. It takes 90 minutes to go through the entire ride straight through, but you’re encouraged to disembark to see the sights along the way. Buses run about every 20 to 25 minutes.

Where: Guests can hop on at one of 27 stops including the Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street

City Sightseeing Philadelphia

With double-decker buses running every 20 to 30 minutes, this hop-on-hop-off service hits more than 100 attractions throughout the city. Audio commentary is available in several languages.

Where: Guests can hop on at one of 28 stops including Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Avenue

Philadelphia Intrepid Urban Adventures

A knowledgeable, energetic team dedicated to maximizing visitors’ Philly experiences designs these tours that offer fresh insights into the city, its residents and attractions. Tour guides who are passionate about public art, history, food, entertainment, food sustainability, conservation and re-imagined spaces guide the public on daily walking tours, lead private driving tours or create custom tours, including for large groups.

• Must-book Tour: Philadelphia Markets, Mosaics & Magic Discovery. This combo art and food tour hits the mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens , as well as three food stops in the Italian Market.

Where: Tours depart from various locations including South & South 9th streets

The Yo, Philly! Rocky Film Tour

In a town of Rocky impersonators, Mike Kunda is one of the most dedicated. His popular three-hour, by-reservation-only tour takes fans through Philly to every important stop — from Rocky to Creed II .

Where: Various locations including the Rocky Steps, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Tiny Table Tours

Attention foodies: These casual and fun food tours guide small groups off the beaten path through some of Philly’s most interesting and delicious neighborhoods.

• Must-book Tour : Beyond the Italian Market . Offered on weekends, this lunchtime small-group food tour brings guests to some of the most beloved eateries in South Philly. Be sure to come hungry: This walking lunch makes several stops for food and drink tastings along the 2-mile route. Tickets include all food and drinks.

Where: Tours depart from The Singing Fountain, 1538 S. 11th Street

Ghost Tours

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Do spectral spirits really inhabit Independence Hall , St. Peter’s Cemetery, the Powel House , battleship Olympia and other historic landmarks? Visitors find out when they listen to the ghost stories and visit real haunted houses during this candlelight walking tour of Independence National Historical Park, Society Hill and Old City. Private tours are also available.

Where: Various locations including outside Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street

Ghost Tours of New Hope

On Saturday nights from June through November, author and ghost investigator Adi-Kent Thomas Jeffrey leads lantern-lit tours of New Hope , highlighting stories about the town’s spine-chilling hauntings. Spirit-spotting opportunities increase in October, with tours Friday and Saturday nights and on Halloween, and private tours are available year-round.

Where: Tours depart from Main Street & Ferry Street, New Hope

Grim Philly Twilight Tours

Authors and professors lead these highly researched, grown-ups-only, off-the-beaten-path tours. All are historic, and many are quite scary. Walking tours run from the mythical (ghosts, vampires, witches) to the despicable (serial killers) and more.

• Must-book Tour: Dark Philly Adult Night Tour . This tour reveals secrets of the Founding Fathers and their contemporaries, touching on espionage, murder, blackmail and sexual impropriety.

Where: Tours depart from Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour

The paranormal stories on this ghost tour are “one part history, two parts haunt.” Guests who dare to take this 75-minute outdoor walking journey see 20 of Philly’s frights, including possibly-haunted historic homes and graveyards.

Where: Tours depart from South 4th & Chestnut streets

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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

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Operated by Philadelphia Trolley Works, the Big Bus Sightseeing Tours are offered 7 days per week with frequent departures from the Northeast Corner of 5th & Market streets. Climb aboard the Double Decker Big Bus and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, dining and shopping along the route. Hop on and off at any of our 27 stops or just sit back and enjoy the ride!

See the steps that Rocky climbed, Enjoy an authentic cheese steak or Philadelphia Soft pretzel, celebrate Ben Franklin's 309th birthday, retrace the steps of our founding fathers, visit America's first Zoo or shop along South Street.

See The Big Bus staff to have your ticket validated. Guests just show their ticket to reboard the bus. Parking options are available at Stop 1 in the Independence Visitor Center parking garage or visit spothero.com for additional options.

Choose from the 1 Day, 2 Day, or 3 Day PASS to see the sights and tour the city.

Tour Schedule:  8PM departures on select dates through October 31st. Tour departs from 12th and Filberts Streets.

Want something to do at night? The Big Bus Philly by Night Tour is the perfect way to spend your evening. See the dazzling light of the city from atop a double decker bus. Sit back and enjoy the view as our professional guide provides a live narrative regarding historic sites, cultural attractions, and colorful stories about the people who shaped the City of Brotherly Love. This continuous 90-minute tour is not hop on/hop off, but does make a stop at the Philadelphia Museum of Art so you can run the Rocky Steps. The top of the Rocky Steps offers a beautiful view of City Hall and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and is a lovely photo opportunity, especially at night.

Combination Night Tours Available!

Want to hop on and off during the day and then see Philadelphia lit up under a starry night sky? Purchase one of our combination tours for a full day Philadelphia experience! 1 Day and 2 Day packages are available.

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Tour Schedule: 8PM departures on select dates through October 31st. Tour departs from 12th and Filberts Streets.

Evening Sightseeing Tours depart at 8 p.m. nightly from Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (12th and Filbert Streets). Tickets are sold until departure at 12th & Filbert Streets. Reservations are recommended. Suggested boarding time is 7:30 .

Tour includes complimentary pick up from Center City Hotels. To schedule a pick up, please call 215-389-TOUR

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Ladder 11 is back in service in South Philadelphia.

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Cody Rhodes tour bus sets on FIRE in Philadelphia before WrestleMania

WWE  Superstar Cody Rhodes avoided a potential life-threatening incident after his tour bus caught fire ahead of WrestleMania this weekend. 

Rhodes is in Philadelphia for WWE's biggest event of the year, where he'll headline both nights at WrestleMania 40 at the city's Lincoln Field Stadium. 

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When you’re preparing for the biggest weekend of your pro wrestling career, the last thing you need is unexpected misfortune. Life threw one at Cody Rhodes Thursday night, but fortunately it all turned out fine.

The American Nightmare took to social media today to reveal that his tour bus caught fire Thursday, but that everyone was OK. He thanked the Philadelphia Fire Department and joked that the things he grabbed off the bus before he evacuated “will probably pop wrestling fans,” though he didn’t say what those were.

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

Appropriately, the comments section of his post is filled with fans and other accounts (like that of USA Network, which broadcasts Raw) expressing their relief that everyone on the bus is safe.

Rhodes has a busy schedule during WrestleMania week, one that comes with being the biggest fan favorite star in WWE. He’s been doing a ton of media and also made an appearance at the WWE World fan event yesterday.

He could probably do with less unscheduled distractions like this one, however, as he’s pulling double duty at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend. Rhodes will team with Seth Rollins to take on Roman Reigns and The Rock on Saturday night, then turn right around and face Reigns solo in the last match of the evening on Sunday.

In any case, we echo the sentiments of the wrestling community in saying we’re glad Cody and everyone with him is fine, and hope that nothing else of this nature pops up over the next 48 hours.

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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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Solar eclipse events across Chicago and Illinois

By John Dodge

April 7, 2024 / 6:00 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

The partial solar eclipse will occur in Chicago from 12:51 p.m. to 3:22 p.m. CDT. It is at its maximum coverage—when 94% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon as seen from Chicago—at 2:07 p.m. CDT.  

Here are some events to view the spectacle:  

Earth and Space Center, Triton College, 2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove 

The college's  Earth and Space Center  has the second-largest planetarium in Illinois, and officials started getting ready at the beginning of March, with shows already running not only on the eclipse and its impact but also on how eclipses have been viewed historically. 

9:30 a.m. The Cernan Center's Box Office and Star Store will open to sell Planetarium tickets ($4-$8) and eclipse glasses.

Noon-3:30 p.m. Telescopes with full aperture solar filters and various indirect viewing methods will be provided.

Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago  

The Adler will have activities outside the planetarium where attendees will be encouraged to observe the eclipse. Tickets are not required

The staff there will provide:

• Safe solar viewing through telescopes on the Telescope Terrace.
• Telescopes for solar projection and eclipse photography.
• Free solar viewer giveaways (while supplies last).

Pullman National Historical Park, 610 East 111th Street, Chicago

Join National Park rangers and a NASA ambassador to learn about and view the eclipse from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. There will be snacks and a limited number of solar safety glasses available.

Chicago Public Library

Several library branches will have viewing events. Check their website for locations.

Crossroads Eclipse Festival, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Carbondale will see 4 minutes and 9 seconds of totality for eclipse 2024 , nearly double what was seen in 2017. The two eclipse paths form an intersection just south of the SIU campus around Cedar Lake.

Twice in a Lifetime Solar Eclipse, Chester, Illinois

View the eclipse along the bank of the Mississippi River. The official riverfront viewing site opens at 9 a.m. Cole Memorial Park and Cohen Recreation Complex will also have viewing parties with music and food.

The Ryder Family Farm 167 State Highway 146 East, Golconda, Illinois

The Ryder Family Farm, in Golconda, Illinois, will offer a 4-course "Farm Dinner. Enjoy appetizers and beverages, view the eclipse, enjoy the farm ambiance, and sit down for a French-based Farm Dinner. 

Tickets are $220, $199 for children 12 and under. Starts at noon.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4780, West 16th Street, Indianapolis

NASA will broadcast live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway while real-life astronauts and NASA experts will be on hand. Presented by Purdue University, the day's non-stop programming starts with track bus tours, a STEM symposium, a balloon launch, and Indy car demo laps. After the eclipse, visitors can linger for autographs from astronauts and professional drivers.

John Dodge is a veteran Chicago journalist with experience in print, television, and online platforms.

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