New York: Empire State Building & Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

3.3 (99 reviews) New York City, USA
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Duration1h 30m
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LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Overview

See New York City from every angle with this flexible sightseeing combo. Enjoy 48 hours of unlimited hop-on, hop-off access across Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown, with stops at iconic attractions including Times Square, Wall Street, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, and world-famous museums. Hop off whenever you want to explore, then hop back on when you're ready.

Your ticket also includes entry to the Empire State Building Observation Deck, where you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views across Manhattan and beyond.

Complete your experience with a 2-hour Night Tour, led by a live English-speaking guide, showcasing New York's famous landmarks beautifully illuminated after dark.

With digital audio commentary, convenient stops, and the freedom to explore at your own pace, this all-in-one ticket is the perfect way to experience the very best of New York.

Options

ESB, Statue of Liberty, & Bus

Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty Ferry
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard. 2-Hour Night Tour

Empire State & 48hr Bus Tour

Empire States Building Ticket
48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops along the Downtown and Uptown loops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary.
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

What's included

  • Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour
  • 2-hour Live guided Night Tour
  • Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Save up to 30% off full retail when you bundle
  • Wi-Fi on board
  • Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
  • Entry to Empire State Building 86th floor
  • Statue of Liberty Ferry (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Explore Downtown (Red Route)

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

Every 20 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 - Times Square East - 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)
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
  • Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid during operating hours for 48 hours after first use.
  • Guests may activate ticket in two ways: 1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking. 2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World), or with a driver at any stop along the route.
  • The Night tour departs 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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