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New York City: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

1. New York City: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Experience the perfect introduction to New York with a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Relax on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and engaging digital commentary. The bus route takes you on a captivating journey through New York's rich history and vibrant modern life, as well as its many memorials and museums. You'll have the opportunity to hop off and explore the city's most iconic historical sites, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Broadway, and the One World Trade Center with its 360-degree view of the stunning skyline. Pay tribute to the memory of those lost in the tragic event at the 9/11 Memorial just steps away. The Downtown Loop is a 90 minute circuit, while the Uptown Loop is 75 minutes. Many guests choose to ride a full loop to see the city before deciding where to hop off on the next loop around. Buses arrive every 10-15 minutes on the Downtown Loop and every 30 minutes on the Uptown Loop throughout the day. Explore Lower Manhattan on the Downtown tour, including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, World Trade Center, Battery Park, SoHo & NoHo, Greenwich Village & East Village, Chelsea, and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the famous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull. Eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown, shop at the high-end boutiques in SoHo, or see the open-air observation deck at The Edge in Hudson Yards. Then make your way to the Upper East Side, home to some of New York’s most popular museums. Explore the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). The Uptown Loop takes you through Midtown, passing by Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Add a relaxing and scenic cruise around Liberty Island to complete your trip. Enjoy spectacular views of Lady Liberty and many more New York landmarks from a prime position on the Hudson River. Cruises last 1 hour and feature an onboard cafe and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows. Journey through New York on two wheels with an included offer at Unlimited Biking, NYC's premiere bike rental company. Purchase a 1-hour (minimum) bike rental and receive an extra hour free! Or, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour.

New York City: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2. New York City: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

With a choice of two different 1-day tickets with two route options, explore New York from onboard the open-top, double-decker sightseeing bus. Hop-off at the attractions you want to explore further, and see the city at your own pace before hopping back on the bus when you're ready to continue your tour. Travel on the Downtown Loop and the Uptown Loop, jumping off at any of the 18 stops along the way. Enjoy the best of Manhattan, from the flashing lights of Times Square and the iconic Empire State Building–New York's most prestigious skyscraper–to the fashion stores of 5th Avenue, or the impressive home of the United Nations. Onboard, you will have access to a high-quality live audio commentary, giving you a general overview of the sights. Downtown Loop (Red Route) Stop 1 - M&M World Stop 2 - Times Square East Stop 3 - Empire State Building / Korea Town Stop 4 - Flatiron District Stop 5 - Soho Stop 6 - Chinatown / Little Italy Stop 7 - Brooklyn Bridge Stop 8 - Wall Street / Charging Bull Stop 9 - Statue of Liberty / Battery Park Stop 10 - World Trade Center Stop 11 - Hudson Yards Stop 12 - Circle Line Sightseeing Uptown Loop (Blue Route) Stop 13 - Hope Sculpture Stop 2 - Times Square East Stop 14 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art Stop 15 - Central Park Zoo Stop 16 - Columbus Circle Stop 17 - Carnegie Hall

NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

3. NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

See New York City's most famous sights from an open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Admire landmarks such as Brooklyn Bridge and Times Square. Hop off at the Empire State Building and head to the top with your entry ticket, then enjoy a round-trip ferry to Ellis and Liberty Island to see Lady Liberty. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views both from the top of the open-air sightseeing bus and on foot when you choose to hop off to further explore. Hop off and back on at your leisure, creating your own customized itinerary around the city. Benefit from a live bus-tracking app so that you always know when the next bus will arrive. Tune in to pre-recorded commentary during your tour to learn more about the history of each location on either the Uptown or Downtown route. Hop off at the Empire State Building and use your entry ticket to access the main observation deck on the 86th floor. Admire breathtaking 360-degree vistas and magnificent Art Deco architecture. Then, immerse yourself in history as you take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty Monument and historic Ellis Island. Learn about the immigration process from the past and how it has affected NYC today.

NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Attraction Upgrade

4. NYC: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Attraction Upgrade

The Downtown Loop is a great way to explore Lower Manhattan including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, Union Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho & NoHo, Greenwich Village & the East Village, Chelsea and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the infamous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull, eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown then shop till you drop at all the high end or boutique stores SoHo is famous for! To make the most of your adventure, your package includes either one or three attraction add-ons of your choice! No need to choose in advance – you can decide as you go. Choose from the very best attractions in NYC, including: - Escorted 5 hour Tour of Manhattan - The Edge - The Museum of Broadway - Luna Park All Day Wristband - American Museum of Natural History - One World Observatory - Rise NY - Clipper City Daytime Sail by Manhattan by Sail - NY Aquarium - Museum of Modern Art - The Whitney Museum of American Art - Guggenheim Museum - New York Botanical Garden - Tour of St Patrick's Cathedral - Gold Pass - SpyScape admission - Fotografiska New York - All Day Bike Rental by Bike Rent NYC - Circle Line Liberty Midtown Cruise After the first redemption, packages expire in 14 days.

NYC: Guided Hop On Hop Off Bus with Two Attractions

5. NYC: Guided Hop On Hop Off Bus with Two Attractions

The Downtown Loop is a great way to explore Lower Manhattan including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, Union Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho & NoHo, Greenwich Village & the East Village, Chelsea and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the infamous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull, eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown then shop till you drop at all the high end or boutique stores SoHo is famous for! Complete your sightseeing experience by visiting some of the top attractions in New York - One World Observatory and Fotografiska NY. One World Observatory One World Observatory is the all-new attraction crowning One World Trade Center, the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building. Riding the Sky Pod elevator, you’ll experience an immersive, floor-to-ceiling time-lapse story of NYC’s 500-year evolution in less than 60 seconds. After the inspiring audio visual show in the SEE FOREVER THEATER™, you’ll progress to the 360-degree main observation area on the 100th floor where on a clear day you can see for 50 miles beyond NY’s iconic landmarks, bridges and waterways. Then step on the SKY PORTAL, a 14ft reinforced glass disk and see what’s happening on the streets literally beneath your feet. One floor higher there’s a cafe, bar and fine dining restaurant where you can enjoy a drink or a meal while looking down at a tiny Statue of Liberty. Location: 275 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10007 Present your e-ticket at the Main Lobby visitor center to receive your next available timed ticket. Open: 10:00am to 6:00pm Daily Fotografiska NY Fotografiska New York is the new destination for photography and culture, located in a treasured landmarked building in NYC’s Flatiron District. The Museum offers an unexpected mix of world-class art, vibrant cultural programming, exceptional dining, music, nightlife and curated retail. Fotografiska New York is open 7 days a week, from 9am - 11pm on Sunday - Wednesday and 9am - Midnight on Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Founded in 2010 in Stockholm, Fotografiska aims to inspire a more conscious world through the power of photography. The Museum produces a broad range of rotating exhibitions featuring the world’s greatest photographers - both world-renowned artists and rising stars. Genres include conceptual, landscape, portrait, documentary and more. Exhibitions change frequently so there’s always something new to experience. Fotografiska New York has partnered with award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr and acclaimed design studio Roman & Williams to create the city’s hottest restaurant, Veronika, and V at Fotografiska, a speak-easy cocktail lounge situated in a masterfully restored cathedral. Present your e-ticket at the main ticket desk. Sun to Wed 9am-11pm, Thur to Sat 9am - midnight

Frequently asked questions about New York City Hop-on Hop-off tours

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Hop on and off tours in New York City: Everything you need to know

Manhattan has so much packed into a small island – almost 30 distinct neighborhoods ready to strut their stuff for you. The Battery invites with riverside parks and views of the Statue of Liberty. Times Square beckons with its neon lights and Broadway glamour. Central Park brings smiles with its zoo and Strawberry Fields. Plenty of skyscrapers show off the city views – the Empire State Building, One World Observatory and the Top of the Rock are just a few. Museums as fancy as their exhibits – the Guggenheim, the Intrepid, and the Cloisters.

Manhattan is just one borough in New York City. You also have the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, all with experiences to share. A hop-on hop-off excursion through New York City could help you sample all the flavors here.

Why should I take a New York City hop-on hop-off tour?

Hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours show you New York City like nothing else can. You get amazing view from the open top decks as you ride down 5th Avenue, Broadway and 34th Street. Skyscrapers, buildings, townhouses, parks flow pass on either side. Your pics will look like stills from a movie, especially when crossing the Brooklyn or Manhattan Bridge. And if your tour has an evening or night option, you’ll see why this city never sleeps!

Along with the views, you get the experiences and you can make them all your own. Explore every stop or simply sit back and enjoy the ride. Missed something or found a fave? The tour will circle that way again. And you can get to all five boroughs thanks to hop-on hop-offs. No toll fees, no train or bus transfers and no getting lost. Just make sure the one you pick includes them.

The audio commentaries are good for history and factoids but chatting with the guide can give your experience some local flair. You may discover a New York City you didn’t expect!

What attractions can I visit on a hop-on hop-off New York tour?

Get into an Empire state of mind with every stop. Jot down some truly New York spots that you can visit on a New York hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.

The Empire State Building 

Either the 86th or the 102nd Floor observation decks offer 360 views. Just please don’t throw pennies. And don’t miss the 2nd Floor exhibits, including a King Kong experience where you might encounter that great ape.

American Museum of Natural History 

You’ll almost wish that the movie “Night at the Museum” was a true story... Or maybe not as you pass by the T-Rex skeleton. Every exhibit, from the lions resting in the savannah to the Easter Island statue, looks like they’re bursting to come to life!

One World Observatory

Built as a tribute to New York’s resilience, the observatory is quite a spectacle. The Sky Pod elevator puts on a show as it takes you up 102 floors. Test your fear of heights on the Sky Portal as you look down over 100 floors.

Times Square 

This used to be a seedy, nasty part of town. Now, it’s full of neon signs and street performers. Stock up on snow globes and take a selfie with Spider Man or the Cookie Monster. Or grab discounted seats for a Broadway show at TKTS after the tour. If you hop on for a night trip, you should make sure this is on the route!

Guggenheim Museum 

Funky looking on the outside and in. And no need for stairs. You can walk up and down the spiral rotunda to each floor. The view down the center will be an artistic experience all its own, and sometimes you might catch some performance art.

Central Park 

At 2.5 miles long, you should plan your visit ahead of time. Beatles lovers head for Strawberry Fields. History buffs look for Belvedere Castle. “Madagascar” fans visit the zoo. Ask your guide or driver for the best spot to hop off depending on what you want to see.

Are there added extras with hop-on hop-off New York City tours?

Note that some tours are valid for only one day or for a few hours over a few days. Check their schedule to make sure it syncs with yours. Many tours offer tickets to your choice of museums as well as entrance to observations decks at One World Observatory or the Empire State Building. And with the Hudson and East Rivers all around, you may also get a free boat tour or ferry ride.

Worried about missing the next pick-up? You can download an app for that. Some operators have apps so you can track where the buses are. And you can often use free Wi-Fi too.



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What people are saying about New York City

Overall rating

3.9 / 5

based on 596 reviews

My experience was absolutely amazing!!! The ticket collectors were very helpful and informative. The open- bus tour was awesome and the history they offered was astounding!!! I will use this service again!

Staff and drivers were super friendly. Enjoyed the recording guided tour. ;)

Always a great trip and sitting on top able to get a great view.

Always a great way to see the city and get the lay of the land.

It’s a great way to see an overall view of the city.