Experience the perfect introduction to New York City with a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour. Relax on a double-decker, open-top sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and engaging digital commentary. The bus route takes you on a captivating journey through New York City's rich history and vibrant modern life, as well as its many memorials and museums.
You'll have the opportunity to disembark and explore the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Broadway, and One World Trade Center, with its 360-degree views of the stunning skyline. Pay tribute to those lost in the tragic event at the 9/11 Memorial, just steps away.
The Downtown Loop is a 90-minute loop, while the Uptown Loop is 75 minutes. Many visitors choose to do a full loop to see the city before deciding where to hop off on the next loop. Buses arrive every 10-15 minutes on the Downtown Loop and every 30 minutes on the Uptown Loop throughout the day.
Explore Lower Manhattan on the Downtown tour, including popular neighborhoods like the Flatiron District, the World Trade Center, Battery Park, SoHo and NoHo, Greenwich Village and East Village, Chelsea, and the Financial District. Stroll down Wall St. to see the famous Stock Exchange and the Charging Bull. Enjoy the cuisine of Little Italy and Chinatown, shop in SoHo's upscale boutiques, or visit the outdoor observation deck at The Edge in Hudson Yards.
Next, head to the Upper East Side, home to some of New York's most popular museums. Explore the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). The Uptown Loop takes you through Midtown, passing Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Notes: Audio guided in: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian.
The first tour of the day departs at 9:00 AM from Stop 1 at M&M's World, and buses run every 15 minutes until 5:00 PM, depending on the time of year. Other popular starting points include Stop 3 at the Empire State Building and Stop 10 at the World Trade Center. However, you can redeem your ticket at any Big Bus stop.
Know before you book:
- Luggage is not allowed on board the bus at this time.
- Our entire bus fleet is wheelchair accessible on the lower deck.
- Buses are not equipped with restrooms or elevators.
- Strollers must be folded and stored on the lower floor.
Know before you go:
- Redeem the voucher at any point along the route with a Big Bus staff member.
- Download the Big Bus app for real-time bus tracking and 24/7 chat support.
- Souvenir headphones provided or use your own.
Highlights
Discover New York's history and hidden gems with insightful digital commentary.
Disembark to explore the many world-class museums and galleries around Museum Mile.
Visit iconic landmarks and historic sites at convenient stops.
Pay your respects at the 9/11 Memorial and explore the original sites of the Twin Towers.
Admire the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park.
What includes and does not include
Unlimited access to the Hop-On Hop-Off for 48 hours during the ticket validity period
Digital audio commentaries in multiple languages
Access to the Downtown and Uptown circuit
Free Butterbeer Ice Cream at the Harry Potter Shop (near point 4)
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
The first tour of the day departs at 9:00 AM from Stop 1 at M&M's World, and buses run every 15 minutes until 5:00 PM, depending on the time of year. Other popular starting points include Stop 3 at the Empire State Building and Stop 10 at the World Trade Center. However, you can redeem your ticket at any Big Bus stop.
Know before you book: - Luggage is not allowed on board the bus at this time. - Our entire bus fleet is wheelchair accessible on the lower deck. - Buses are not equipped with restrooms or elevators. - Strollers must be folded and stored on the lower floor. Know before you go: - Redeem the voucher at any point along the route with a Big Bus staff member. - Download the Big Bus app for real-time bus tracking and 24/7 chat support. - Souvenir headphones provided or use your own.
