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

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

About this activity

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.

With the 72-hour ticket, enjoy 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.

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At a glance

Duration
one day
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Big Bus Tours - USA

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

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

    Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - W 42nd St and Broadway

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 - Empire State Building/KoreaTown - 5th Avenue & West 32nd Street

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop) - 5th Ave & W 23rd St

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 - West Broadway & Spring Street (in front of the Nike Store)

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 - Chinatown/Little Italy (near corner with Walker Street) - 100 Lafayette St

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 7 - Park Row & Beekman St

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 8 - Wall St/Statue of Liberty

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 9 - Trinity Church located on Trinity Place and Cedar St

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 10 - Church St & Vesey St (across from the Post Office)

  11. Stop 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

    Stop 12 - 12th Ave & 30th St (north-east corner)

  13. Stop 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 1

    Stop 14 - 7th Ave & W 53rd St (in front of Chase Bank)

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - 42nd and Broadway (In front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 15 - W 49th St & 5th Ave (In front of Michael Kors)

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 16 - 5th Ave & E 83rd St (outside the museum near 83rd St)

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 17 - 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 18 - Central Park & Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Main Monument)

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 19 - 7th Ave & W 57th St (in front of Trattoria Dell'Arte)

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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.

Options

  • 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/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.

  • 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

Traveller ratings

3.5 out of 5 · 4,989 reviews
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