Breathtaking NYC: 90-Min Open-Top Iconic Bus Tour
Hop on and hop off around New York City with an open-top double decker Big Bus tour and visit NYC attractions at your own pace. Ride all though Downtown New York where you will see amazing restaurants, the buzzing Times Square, Wall Street, and Battery Park where you can catch a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty. Then follow up with on the Uptown tour and see the famous Apollo Theater, The Metropolitan Museum, and Central Park. These routes have been designed to give you the best New York. Explore the iconic Brooklyn and DUMBO neighborhoods with a bus and walking tour led by an expert local guide. Plus, explore more of New York with our self-guided walking tours, powered by Vox. Choose from 4 tour options to uncover more of "The City that Never Sleeps."
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Trish_V, 10/21/2025 12:28:05 PM
Very fun and very convenient! Friendly people. Stopped at several sites. Bring a jacket with you for the trip. It can get a little chilly.
John_K, 10/20/2025 6:30:56 PM
We booked a 24 hour hop on, hop off. We started off having a notification that stop 1, 2 and 3 were suspended on the day we were travelling which it didn’t tell us before booking and we may have changed our plans if we had known. So we had to walk to stop 4 to start our journey. We thought the bus trip itself was really good. Some great information. The drivers were all great and friendly. The only thing I would say is when you sit upstairs unless you’re looking at a map it’s not obvious where the stop is. This could definitely be improved.
Liz_M, 10/20/2025 7:35:27 AM
Great way to see the city, especially as a first time visitor. Traffic can be a problem at certain times of the day, but our driver knew how to alter the route to go around traffic logjams, so no problem. Bus was clean and provided route maps and earbuds.
Melissa_B, 10/18/2025 6:22:30 PM
Timely, accurate and friendly. Santana was an amazing guide, offering up helpful guidance to guests.
Joandare_L, 10/17/2025 5:32:21 PM
Absolutely most economical way to get an overview of major sites with narration. Take this first and then go to the places you like. Can use on an off all day, evening.
alisonh549, 10/17/2025 5:26:33 PM
Terrible. Waited an hour for a bus, and then the lady driver said there were no seats. When she drove away there were many!
Robin_E, 10/16/2025 4:37:15 PM
This was a great way to spend a day after traveling 20 hours. We didn’t want to do anything very strenuous, so this tour was perfect. We listed to the narration and learned a lot while just enjoying the sights. You want on the top deck if possible.
Barbara_W, 10/13/2025 12:10:35 PM
Thorough drive by overview of the city. Sound was a little scratchy and low volume, but info and anecdotes were interesting.
jcgdublin, 10/13/2025 10:18:12 AM
Big Bus NYC is definitely the best way to see New York City. We got on near our hotel at Empire State Building and toured around with a stop at the 911 Memorial and then back on the Big Bus to see the rest of the Red Line as it was an amazing way to see it all at once and then stop off where you wish. We never waited more than 5 minutes for a Bus and always could go up top to see the sights but options downstairs to warm up if you need to. Definitely a perfect way to spend the day and see all of New York without worry about underground or taxis.
bengQ446GY, 10/11/2025 12:28:44 PM
Amazing way to see the city. We purchased the 48 hour pass including the Hudson River cruise and the night tour. I must say all was excellent but the night tour team Leo and German were exceptional. Definitely book this tour. It’s so worth the money!
- 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 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.
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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.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund