New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops

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Overview

Discover New York City at your own pace on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour — the most flexible and fun way to experience the city that never sleeps. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top bus, engaging audio commentary, and the freedom to explore world-famous landmarks whenever you like.

Downtown Loop
Explore NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods, including Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway, and Wall Street. Take in unforgettable views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Uptown Loop
Discover Manhattan’s cultural side with landmarks like The Met, Grand Central, and Central Park, plus world-class museums and shopping along Madison Avenue.

Some tickets options include a choice of either the Circle Line Liberty Cruise (1 hour) or the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (90 minutes), both departing daily from Pier 83, 42nd Street, Hudson River Park. This ticket also includes Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tour with 4 options to explore more.

Options

72hr/Liberty Cruise/Night Tour

Choice of Circle Line Cruise: select either the Liberty Cruise or the Landmarks Cruise
Duration: 3 days
Downtown & Uptown Loops: hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.

Exclusive Walking Tours: choice of 4 digital, self-guided tours to explore more
2-hour Night Tour: tour departs at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM from Big Bus Tour Stop #1

24hr - Downtown Loop only

Duration: 1 day
Downtown Loop only: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.

48hr/Liberty Cruise/Night Tour

Choice of Circle Line Cruise: Select either the Liberty Cruise or the Landmarks Cruise
Exclusive Walking Tours: Choice of 4 digital, self-guided tours to explore more
Duration: 2 days
Downtown & Uptown Loops: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
2-hour Night Tour: Tour departs at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM from Big Bus Tour Stop #1

48hr/Two Loops/Night Tour

2-hour Night Tour: 2-hour Night Tour, featuring a live English-speaking guide. Tours depart daily from Stop #1 (M&M's World) at 7:00 PM and 8:00
Duration: 2 days
Downtown & Uptown Loops: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.

What's included

  • Night Tour (included with 48 and 72-Hour Tickets)
  • Open-top double decker bus
  • 24/48/72hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops
  • Circle Line Liberty Cruise or the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (With selected Tickets)
  • Exclusive Digital Walking Tours with 4 tour options (With selected Tickets)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Downtown Loop - Red Route

9:00AM-4:30PM (from Stop #1 - M&M'S World)

Every 30 minutes, total route takes 90 minutes.

Download the free Big Bus app or visit the website for route information, customer service, and live bus tracking.

  1. Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St
  2. Stop 2 - W 42nd St and Broadway
  3. Stop 3 - Empire State Building/KoreaTown - 5th Avenue & West 32nd Street
  4. Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop) - 5th Ave & W 23rd St
  5. Stop 5 - West Broadway & Spring Street (in front of the Nike Store)
  6. Stop 6 - Chinatown/Little Italy (near corner with Walker Street) - 100 Lafayette St
  7. Stop 7 - Park Row & Beekman St
  8. Stop 8 - Wall St/Statue of Liberty
  9. Stop 9 - Trinity Church located on Trinity Place and Cedar St
  10. Stop 10 - Church St & Vesey St (across from the Post Office)
  11. Stop 11 - 11th Ave, between W 15th St & W 16th St (across from Pier 57, in front of the NBC Building)
  12. Stop 12 - 12th Ave & 30th St (north-east corner)
  13. Stop 13 - 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)
Uptown Loop - Blue Route

10 AM - 4 PM (Departs from Stop #14 Hope Sculpture)

Every 60 Minutes, tour duration takes 90 Minutes.

Download the free Big Bus app or visit the website for route information, customer service, and live bus tracking.

  1. Stop 14 - 7th Ave & W 53rd St (in front of Chase Bank)
  2. Stop 2 - 42nd and Broadway (In front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
  3. Stop 15 - W 49th St & 5th Ave (In front of Michael Kors)
  4. Stop 16 - 5th Ave & E 83rd St (outside the museum near 83rd St)
  5. Stop 17 - 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)
  6. Stop 18 - Central Park & Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Main Monument)
  7. Stop 19 - 7th Ave & W 57th St (in front of Trattoria Dell'Arte)

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tickets with multiple days must be used consecutively.
  • Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with staff
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
  • The Circle Line Liberty Cruise (1 hour) and the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (90 minutes), both departing daily from Pier 83, 42nd Street, Hudson River Park.
  • The 2-hour Night Tour depart daily from Stop #1 (M&M's World) at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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