Tours/New York City/New York Night Tour Open Top Bus Tour
Viator · group up to 65 pax

New York Night Tour Open Top Bus Tour

4.4(3,017)New York City1 hour
VIATOR3.0(232)TRIPADVISOR4.6(2,785)

Description

Skyline Night Tour is more than just a ride and it's a high-energy experience led by a live, entertaining guide who brings New York City to life with stories, fun facts, and trivia. From the open-top double-decker bus, you'll take in unbeatable nighttime views of NYC’s most iconic landmarks — including Times Square, the Empire State Building, and the Brooklyn Bridge — all illuminated against the night sky. This tour stands out for its real-time, engaging narration, interactive atmosphere, and unforgettable photo ops from the top deck. It’s the perfect way to experience the vibrant energy of the city after dark — ideal for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Tour Options

Skyline Tour with Live Guide
  • NYC night tour with live guide: Evening panoramic tour of NYC with a live English-speaking guide onboard. Open-top sightseeing: Enjoy premium views from an open-top double-decker bus. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: The full tour runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. None: Food and drinks are not included in this tour. Midtown to Manhattan Bridge: See Times Square, Empire State Building, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Manhattan Bridge & more. Double-decker open-top bus: Travel in an open-top bus designed for panoramic sightseeing.

Itinerary

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Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

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Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

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Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

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Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

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Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

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See Brooklyn Bridge at night time above the crowd.

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Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Pass by

Our double-decker New York evening tours take you from Times Square down 5th Ave. to the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, and Little Italy before crossing over to Brooklyn.

Highlights

Capture stunning photos of New York City's skyline at night
Panoramic views of NYC landmarks lit up at night
1.5-hour open-top double-decker night bus tour
Live guide providing entertaining commentary and NYC trivia

What's included

Included
Capture stunning photos of New York City's skyline at night
Panoramic views of NYC landmarks lit up at night
1.5-hour open-top double-decker night bus tour
Live guide providing entertaining commentary and NYC trivia
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off services

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a guided panoramic bus tour with no hop-on/hop-off stops or entry to attractions.
  • The tour runs rain or shine — please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Seating is first-come, first-served; arrive early for the best views on the upper deck.
  • Restrooms are not available on board; please plan accordingly.
  • The tour is family-friendly but children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair access is limited; contact in advance to discuss accommodations.
  • Traffic and weather conditions may affect tour duration and route.
  • NYC Skyline Night Tour with Live Entertainment departs daily at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM from TopView Bus Stop #1, located on 7th Ave between 47th St & 48th St.

Reviews(3,017)

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Dibny_C
July 4, 2026
Was pouring rain didn’t...

Was pouring rain didn’t get to enjoy the ride also bus broke down we had to get off and waited 30-40 minutes for them to bring a new bus to finish the ride

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alisonhW6396DJ
July 2, 2026
Avoid

Very late bus arrival. Employee letting a couple and their child on the bus prior to those who had been queuing for well over an hour (I take it a small extra payment may have been made to the employee…). Despite delays they were still trying to sell tickets. No organisation at all. Opted for the audio tour which was a drab Chat GPTesque monotone voice.

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Stephanie_I
July 1, 2026
Night bus tour - just ok

The staff didn't really know what to do with the bar code from Viator. It was really a pretty mediocre experience all told. Uncomfortable seats, minimal (and pre-recorded) narration, and limited scope of the tour. But my twelve year old thought it was very cool.

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nadiapY3648AA
June 30, 2026
Empire State of mind

AB was sooo helpful with getting us seated as a couple in the way we wanted. He was sooo kind

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Anne W
June 30, 2026
Scammed in NY

We were limited in time and explained this to the ticket seller. He sold us a package we couldn’t use because the Uptown bus stops running at 4pm and he sold us the tickets at 3:09pm, then sat us on the Downtown bus. By the time the Downtown buss has returned, the Uptown bus was no longer running. In addition, the Downtown bus driver parked the bus for over 30 minutes without letting anyone know why. There was a child (not our group) between 8-10 years old needing a restroom and we were just parked. His mom couldn’t even get off to find him a restroom because there wasn’t anywhere to go where the bus had stopped. Since it was near the end of the day, we can only guess it was to end her shift in time. We also didn’t cover the complete route missing several blocks and attractions. We were happy to spend the money to do the tour, just not happy to be taken advantage of and have a poor experience.

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Z9139RHnicolef
June 29, 2026
Tour of NY

Great job! Very fun! Thanks for sharing NY with us

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janettr273
June 27, 2026
A must!

A must do while visiting NYC. Tour guides were all great!

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Fregoli113
June 27, 2026
Poor

Waited at one stop for nearly an hour with no explanation, had to get off one bus and onto another. Quicker to walk.

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aleinas2023
June 26, 2026
Mesmerising

Ebi and Eli were brilliant!!! We had a great tour and an amazing experience.

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krcusumano
June 25, 2026
Fun tour around town

Enjoyed the day time bus tour! Waiting a long time for the night time bus tour to get started but excited to see different areas of the town.

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