Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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."
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Open-top double decker bus
Self-guided Vox Walking Tours with 4 tour options (if option selected)
Free Butterbeer Ice Cream at Harry Potter Store
Live bus tracking through Big Bus app
Brooklyn & DUMBO Bus & Walking Tour (if option selected)
Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops
Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:9:00AM-5:00PM (from Stop #1 - M&M'S World) Every 10 to 15 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.
Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St
Stop 2 - W 42nd St and Broadway
Stop 3 - Empire State Building/KoreaTown - 5th Avenue & West 32nd Street
Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop) - 5th Ave & W 23rd St
Stop 5 - West Broadway & Spring Street (in front of the Nike Store)
Stop 6 - Chinatown/Little Italy (near corner with Walker Street) - 100 Lafayette St
Stop 7 - Park Row & Beekman St
Stop 8 - Wall St/Statue of Liberty
Stop 9 - Trinity Church located on Trinity Place and Cedar St
Stop 10 - Church St & Vesey St (across from the Post Office)
Stop 11 - 11th Ave, between W 15th St & W 16th St (across from Pier 57, in front of the NBC Building)
Stop 12 - 12th Ave & 30th St (north-east corner)
Stop 13 - 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:10 AM - 4 PM (Departs from Stop #14 Hope Sculpture) Every 30 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.
Stop 14 - 7th Ave & W 53rd St (in front of Chase Bank)
Stop 2 - 42nd and Broadway (In front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
Stop 15 - W 49th St & 5th Ave (In front of Michael Kors)
Stop 16 - 5th Ave & E 83rd St (outside the museum near 83rd St)
Stop 17 - 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)
Stop 18 - Central Park & Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Main Monument)
Stop 19 - 7th Ave & W 57th St (in front of Trattoria Dell'Arte)
Options
48-hr, 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.
Additional Perks: Free slice of NY-style pizza, and free Harry Potter Butterbeer ice cream
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.
72-hr, Both Loops, & Brooklyn
Duration: 3 days
Downtown & Uptown Loops: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Brooklyn & DUMBO Tour: Enjoy a bus and walking tour of these iconic neighborhoods
Self-Guided Walking Tours: Includes 4 tour options
Additional Perks: Free slice of NY-style pizza, and free Harry Potter Butterbeer ice cream
Reviews
4,450 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oversold (Plan ahead)
Phil S,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Efficient but not comfortable in the lower level of the bus, very hot and no AC, Late in the day numerous buses are full unable to board those at the far end of the routes. Our bus broke down on the first morning of our 1st day causing us to miss our reservation for the Statue of Liberty cruise, further delaying the remainder of that days reservations
Great sightseeing...
Anthony H,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great sightseeing experience I loved the schedule and view. Only thing I would suggest is bottle water onboard
Great view from the upper deck
Mandy,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great way to see most of the downtown to get the big picture of the big apple! I enjoyed hearing the history and seeing things from the upper deck!
Nice activity ~ fear no weather
Don P,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Downtown loop was our experience ~ it was very enjoyable. Headphones were working and narrative was good too!
Terrific two day tour
wendy m,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really well run and efficient tour No problem hopping on and off We had a lovey 2 days uptown and downtown Travelling on the top of an open topped bus Headphones supplied were brilliant
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