NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

3.4 (215 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Overview

Discover New York City at your own pace with a flexible 48-hour Big Bus combo covering both the Downtown and Uptown routes. Ride the open-top hop-on hop-off bus and explore famous sights like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and Midtown, getting off whenever you want to explore further.

Your experience also includes entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observation deck, where sweeping views reveal the city from an unforgettable perspective. Complete your visit with a round-trip ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands, getting up close to the Statue of Liberty and learning the stories behind this iconic landmark.

With one simple ticket, you can choose the order, move at your own rhythm, and enjoy New York’s top attractions with ease and great value.

Highlights:
- Board a hop-on hop-off Big Bus at any stop along two routes
- Admission ticket to the Empire State Building observation deck included
- Travel round-trip by ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island

What's included

  • Bike rental discount (rent 1 hour and receive 1 hour free)
  • Digital audio commentary in multiple langauges
  • Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry (if option selected)
  • Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
  • Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
  • Audio Tour for Liberty & Ellis Islands
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Access to Statue of Liberty interior monument or museum

What to expect

Explore Downtown (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.
Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information.

  1. Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World)
  2. Stop 2 - W 42nd St & Broadway (*in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
  3. Stop 3 - Empire State Building / KoreaTown (in front of CVS Pharmacy)
  4. Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop)
  5. Stop 5 - West Broadway & Spring Street
  6. Stop 6 - Chinatown / Little Italy (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)
Explore Uptown (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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry operates from 9:00am to 3:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park. You will need to redeem your ticket voucher with a Big Bus Tours staff member before heading to the ferry terminal
  • This ticket includes a ferry journey to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but not interior monument or museum access.
  • Empire State Building visits must pre-book a time and date through the Big Bus Booking Management link (provided on your voucher), or with our staff at Stop #1

Cancellation policy

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

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