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Viator

New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

3.5(4,850)1 hour
VIATOR3.7(1,736)TRIPADVISOR3.4(3,114)

Description

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 the Brooklyn Immersive Tour — a 3-hour live guided journey through Brooklyn’s top sights and local culture. This ticket also includes Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tour with 4 options to explore more.

Tour Options

48hr - Downtown & Uptown Loops
  • Duration: 2 days Downtown & Uptown Loops: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
72hr/Walking Tours/Brooklyn
  • 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 Brooklyn Immersive tour: tour departs at 2:00 PM from Big Bus Tour Stop #1
24-Hour - 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.
Half-Day Ticket - Downtown
  • Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard. Duration: 3 hours: Valid for 3 hours of hop-on hop-off access. Redeem any time during operating hours. Downtown Loop Only

Highlights

Open-top double decker bus
24/48/72hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Night Tour (included with 72-Hour Tickets - from 13 June to 19 July 2026 only)
Exclusive Digital Walking Tours with 4 tour options (72hr Ticket)
Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops
Brooklyn Immersive Tour (included with 72-Hour Tickets (except from 13 June to 19 July 2026).

What's included

Included
Open-top double decker bus
24/48/72hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Night Tour (included with 72-Hour Tickets - from 13 June to 19 July 2026 only)
Exclusive Digital Walking Tours with 4 tour options (72hr Ticket)
Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops
Brooklyn Immersive Tour (included with 72-Hour Tickets (except from 13 June to 19 July 2026).
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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
  • Tickets with multiple days must be used consecutively.
  • Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with staff
  • Brooklyn Immersive Tour departs at 2:00 PM from Big Bus Tour Stop #1. The experience lasts approximately 3 hours. Please arrive 30 minutes before departure to redeem your booking with a Big Bus staff member
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
  • Brooklyn Immersive Tour will be temporarily suspended from 13 June to 19 July 2026. During this period the customers will be offered the Night Tour as an alternative.

Reviews(4,850)

3.5
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