New York: Empire State & 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour (Save 25%)
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience the magic of New York City with an Open-Top Sightseeing Bus Tour and take in breathtaking views from the iconic Empire State Building, the skyscraper that defines the Manhattan skyline. Enjoy unlimited rides throughout the city, hopping on and off at your leisure to explore the top attractions in Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown. Visit famous landmarks like Times Square, Wall Street, and the Statue of Liberty, or take a refreshing stroll through Central Park. You can even hop off to explore world-renowned museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Make the most of your NYC adventure with this unforgettable sightseeing experience!
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
Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid during operating hours for 48 hours after first use.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour
Bike Offer: Rent 1 hour, Get 2 hours free
Free Butterbeer Ice Cream at Harry Potter Store
Wi-Fi on board
Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
Entry to the Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty Ferry (if option selected)
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.
M&M'S New York
Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St
Times Square
Stop 2 - Times Square East - W 42nd St and Broadway
Empire State Building
Stop 3 - Empire State Building/KoreaTown - 5th Avenue & West 32nd Street
Flatiron Building
Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop) - 5th Ave & W 23rd St
SoHo
Stop 5 - West Broadway & Spring Street (in front of the Nike Store)
Chinatown
Stop 6 - Chinatown/Little Italy (near corner with Walker Street) - 100 Lafayette St
Brooklyn Bridge
Stop 7 - Park Row & Beekman St
Wall Street
Stop 8 - Wall St/Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
Stop 9 - Trinity Church located on Trinity Place and Cedar St
World Trade Center
Stop 10 - Church St & Vesey St (across from the Post Office)
Pier 57
Stop 11 - 11th Ave, between W 15th St & W 16th St (across from Pier 57, in front of the NBC Building)
Hudson Yards
Stop 12 - 12th Ave & 30th St (north-east corner)
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown
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.
Hope Sculpture
Stop 14 - 7th Ave & W 53rd St (in front of Chase Bank)
Times Square
Stop 2 - 42nd and Broadway (In front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
Rockefeller Center
Stop 15 - W 49th St & 5th Ave (In front of Michael Kors)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Stop 16 - 5th Ave & E 83rd St (outside the museum near 83rd St)
Central Park Zoo
Stop 17 - 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)
Columbus Circle
Stop 18 - Central Park & Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Main Monument)
Carnegie Hall
Stop 19 - 7th Ave & W 57th St (in front of Trattoria Dell'Arte)
Options
ESB, Statue of Liberty, & Bus
Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty Ferry
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
Empire State & 48hr Bus Tour
Empire States Building Ticket
48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops along the Downtown and Uptown loops around New York and enjoy digital audio commentary.
Free Bike Rental: 1 hour free bike rental from Unlimited Biking at any of their New York
locations.
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best money spent
Penelope K,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did the whole loop. Didn’t hop on/off. Interesting but not overwhelming info with the earbuds. Great sights. Set us up for where we then knew we would want to spend more time. Highly recommend. Including the Empire State made this a fantastic deal. Go early.
A must do experience when in NYC!
burumble,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fantastic day out exploring the Boroughs of New York!! Our guide Jorge and driver Raf were absolutely amazing! Through Jorge’s commentary we discovered so many new facts about life in this fascinating melting pot of the USA and how so many have settled here and shaped New York life today! A great way to get around, we could never has seen even half of this if we were on our own, thanks to Raf’s skilful driving! Highly recommend!!
Summer vybes with the best tour operators
JJ W,
Aug 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00My 11 yo was so mesmerized by the open bus experience. We enjoyed the sights & sounds of the mighty NY city with its breathtaking views. The highlight of our tour was at the Empire State Building. This was super amazing. We will do this again soon
Don't bother with this Hop-on/Hop-off!
James H,
Apr 11, 2024
- Viator
2.00We have thoroughly appreciated previous Hop-on/Hop-off buses in other cities but I was very disappointed in the Manhattan experience. We were introducing NYC to family visiting from another country but we were unable to view most of the buildings and other sites mentioned. Even though our purchase also included Empire State Bldg entry, there was NO time available to take advantage of that. It took over an hour waiting for a bus that had space for us so we didn't even begin until after 10:30 am. You should consider only selling a 48-hour experience since the bus schedule starts late and ends early.
Terrible
Angelica A,
Dec 18, 2023
- Viator
1.00Well it didn’t happen! Very disappointed! I went to two locations to redeem my voucher for tickets and no one was there. I went to a pick up spot to hopefully get some help. The bus driver wasn’t any help and rude. I want my money back. This was a terrible experience.
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