NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off (Save 25%)
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
With a 48-hour Big Bus ticket to New York City, you can follow two hop-on hop-off routes—downtown and uptown. In addition, gain entry to the 86th-floor observation deck at the Empire State Building and enjoy convenient transport service to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty National Monument via round-trip ferry. Rather than booking separately, save time and money with one ticket.
- Board a hop-on hop-off Big Bus at any stop along two routes
- Explore the sights of downtown and uptown Manhattan
- Admission ticket to the Empire State Building observation deck included
- Travel round-trip by ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island
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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry operates from 9:00am to 3:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park. You will need to redeem your ticket voucher with a Big Bus Tours staff member before heading to the ferry terminal
This ticket includes a ferry journey to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but not interior monument or museum access.
Empire State Building visits must pre-book a time and date through the Big Bus Booking Management link (provided on your voucher), or with our staff at Stop #1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Digital audio commentary in multiple langauges
Ferry to Liberty & Ellis Islands
Free Butter Beer Ice Cream at the Harry Potter Store
Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
Audio Tour for Liberty & Ellis Islands
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Access to Statue of Liberty interior monument or museum
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. Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for the most update service information.
Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World)
Stop 2 - W 42nd St & Broadway (*in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
Stop 3 - Empire State Building / KoreaTown (in front of CVS Pharmacy)
Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop)
Stop 5 - West Broadway & Spring Street
Stop 6 - Chinatown / Little Italy (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
ESB, Statue of Liberty, & Bus
Empire State Building
Statue of Liberty Island Entry: Ferry operates from 8:30am to 4:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park.
48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops on the Big Bus Downtown and Uptown sightseeing loops
Reviews
208 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hop on, Hop off tour.
Nicola M,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It does precisely what it says. The tour bus stops at all the important landmarks. No problems rejoining later on in the day and there seemed to be a regular flow of buses resulting in less lost time.
Lots of hassle, lots of...
Kamini P,
Sep 3, 2024
- Viator
1.00Lots of hassle, lots of time and money wasted, I think it’s not a good idea to book with this people
Package well worth it
Abby M,
Aug 14, 2024
- Viator
5.00This package deal was completely worth it! Enjoyed the Downtown Loop, Empire State visit and Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry. Wanda at Big Bus NYC Stop 1 took care of booking our Empire and Ferry dates. Don’t bother using the online “manage your booking” for the Empire State. That online feature doesn’t work. Just book your Empire and Ferry at Stop 1. We enjoyed this package!
Great was to see NYC for the first time.
Dale V,
May 21, 2024
- Viator
4.00Good for the first time seeing NYC. I would suggest trimming a few of the trees which attached us while riding in the open top.
Over priced and underwhelmed
Lynne F,
Apr 20, 2024
- Viator
3.00We were disappointed in the lack of direction when the driver stopped very far from the line for Statute of Liberty ferry and failed to indicate in which direction we were to walk. Also I would like to know why were paid (in advance) twice the price offered on the street?!
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