New York Big Bus Sightseeing Night Tour by Open-top Bus
Description
Discover the city that never sleeps with this immersive experience. It's the perfect way to see the best sights and sounds of the Big Apple. With a 360-degree view from the top of the bus, you'll enjoy stunning views of iconic landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Let our live guide share fascinating insights into the city's history and culture with you, as well as insider tips for the best places to eat, shop, and explore. As the sun sets over New York City, experience a new perspective of “The City That Never Sleeps.” See the bright lights of Times Square, then head downtown toward the illuminated Empire State Building and historic Flatiron Building. Cross the Manhattan Bridge for eye-popping views of the city skyline, great for photo ops! Finish the tour heading up the Avenue of the Americas with views of Macy’s Department Store and Radio City Music Hall. You haven’t seen the Big Apple until you’ve seen it at night!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your experience begins at Stop #40 (M&M's World Stop on 7th Ave & 48th St) to discover the iconic sights of the Big Apple after dark. The tour lasts for two hours, departing every 20-30 minutes between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Night tour is not a hop-on hop-off.
Times Square is a major commercial intersection, tourist destination, entertainment center and neighborhood in the Midtown Manhattan section of New York City at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue.
Discover NYC by Night
Discover NYC by Night
Night Tour
Discover NYC by Night
Lincoln Center
Brooklyn Bridge
Theater District
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Live Guide in English. Recorded commentary options available in 6 languages: English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, and German
- Operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so try to arrive early to secure your seat
- This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
- Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of departure
- Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff
Reviews(282)
I bought a ticket for my family but was never able to enjoy it due to Madonna's event in the blocks; I requested a refund, and the questions about it are absurd. It is enough to verify the ticket number and see if it has been used. It's that simple. Terrible communication and terrible refund process. We are tourists, and the experience was unpleasant. I returned to my country and never received the refund for activities in Times Square. I am going to post this on my wall; I have around 14,000 contacts as a content creator and online seller. In fact, I will make a review video of this experience so that it does not happen to anyone else. I will give them 24 hours for the refund; otherwise, they will be famous.
We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced, and we understand your frustration. Our team is working on improving our communication and refund process. Please contact us at info@bigbustours.com for a resolution. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
An excellent way to get around the city. Great commentary. Booked two days but after speaking to staff we got an extra day free by posting on the Ho City site that I had booked the Big Bus Tour through. There are two routes uptown and downtown so able to see what we wanted to see in Manhattan. Highly recommend even
Thank you for the great feedback! We hope you had a fantastic time exploring the city. Cheers to more adventures together!
We bought our tickets online. When we arrived with plenty of time to spare, before I could say anything, we were told our bus had left already! Of course it had not already left. They were trying to sell us more tickets!!! Very scamish. Anyway, we eventually got checked in with the tickets we had purchased online and the ride was fine. Nothing to write home about. The guide was very nice but we had much better experiences with other guides in NYC who were funny and knowledgeable.
I had an absolutely terrifying experience with Big Bus in New York, an abysmally poor quality service that ruins any vacation. Salespeople employ nightmarish intimidation tactics: they encircle you like predators, snatch your phone from your hands without permission and book tickets for you. The digital audio guide is pathetic and childish, with silly comments, which replace any useful information, making the tour a waste of time. Buses are filthy and dilapidated: dirt everywhere. Drastico tips Stay away from Big Bus: it's an expensive scam with endless waits, mediocre drivers and staff chasing their percentage.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for the experience you had with Big Bus. We are committed to providing quality service and will address these issues immediately. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to make it up to you in the future.
Guide Aaron was excellent, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the city. Brooklyn's neighbourhood and history were insightful.
The feel like temperature was -4 degrees. They stated the buses were heated. THE BUSES ARE NOT HEATED. We got on 4. We were so cold due to the wind with bus moving we just took subway instead. Disappointed that all employees have to lie to get a sale. Integrity should be a business value.
We're sorry to hear about your experience. We strive to provide accurate information and apologize for any inconvenience caused. If you have further details on the situation, such as the name of the ticket seller, location, time, and date this occurred, please reach out to our live chat on our Big Bus Tours app so we can address this with our team member. Thank you.
Good experience to visit the city. Different stops although for my taste I should have more stops. I still recommend it as it explains you.
Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you had a good experience exploring the city with us. We will definitely take your suggestion into consideration for future trips. Happy travels!
The bus went to all the places that they say they do, however on the map the pick up and drop off places are not marked with addresses that you can read. This makes it hard to find a place to get back on, especially if you wander around. The bus we were on, Sunday, December 8, 2025, kept stopping in the middle of road for the driver to come up and top and yell information about where we were. We thought this was very unsafe, we could not understand what she was saying, because she was yelling, and people were blowing their horns for us to go. We were plugged into the system and was getting information that way as well. I have taken this tour bus before when in NY and it was much better.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear the tour covered all the locations you expected, but we’re truly sorry for the frustrations you encountered along the way. We appreciate your feedback about the map. Clear, readable pick up and drop off points are essential, and we recommend using our app or website, where each bus stop is shown with a photo to make finding your next boarding point much easier, especially if you’ve been exploring the area. Regarding your experience, we’re sorry that the bus made pauses that felt unexpected and that the onboard information was difficult to follow. Our tours are designed so that commentary is delivered through the audio system, allowing guests to enjoy clear and consistent narration throughout the ride. We understand how the situation you described could be unsettling, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Thank you again for your valuable feedback as it helps us continue improving the experience for all our guests.
Great way to see the city at night Very good on bus guide informative and when we did the trip on the 26/11 he kept it up even the rain
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are thrilled that you enjoyed our night city tour. Our informative guides are dedicated to providing a memorable experience rain or shine. We appreciate your support!
Great tour! Miguel and Bob are awesome!! We had an issue with our daughter's nosebleed and they even helped us to go thru that!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We apologize for the inconvenience of your daughter's nosebleed, but are so glad Miguel and Bob were able to assist in making it a great tour despite the unexpected detour. We hope to see you again soon!
