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Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

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Overview

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."

What's Included

  • Open-top double decker bus
  • Free Butterbeer Ice Cream at Harry Potter Store
  • Live bus tracking through Big Bus app
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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What To Expect

Downtown - Red Route

13 Stops | 21 Points of Interest


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 - W 42nd St and Broadway

Empire State Building

Stop 3 - Empire State Building/KoreaTown - 5th Avenue & West 32nd Street

Flatiron District

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

Stop 13 - 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)
Uptown - Blue Route

7 Stops | 16 Points of Interest


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)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Big Bus NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Open-top double decker bus
  • 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
  • Self-guided Vox Walking Tours with 4 tour options (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Tickets with multiple days must be used consecutively.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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