Hop on board a sightseeing bus to discover the city that doesn’t sleep. Hop on and off as many times as you like with ticket options valid for 1, 2, or 3 days, and explore Downtown, and Uptown, with options including Harlem, Brooklyn and night tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Audio guide/headphones
- Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- See the icons and landmarks of New York, from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the world famous Brooklyn Bridge
- See Midtown and catch views of Central Park and Museum Mile on the Uptown Loop
- Hop on or hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city
- Stop at over 40 key points of interest with these unique loops
- Use a free headset to hear pre-recorded commentary in a selection of languages
Full description
Explore New York City and see its landmarks and monuments, from the Empire State Building to Times Square and the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge. These tours are the perfect way to discover all that New York has to offer.
The hop-on hop-off route stops at over 40 key points of interest all around New York City. Experience the diverse culture, beautiful parks, stunning architecture, and picturesque views from the top of an open-air sightseeing bus. Hop-off and back on at your leisure to create your own customized itinerary around the city.
Choose from 3 ticket options:
1. Classic Ticket: includes unlimited boarding on Explore Uptown Loop, & Explore Downtown Loop for 1 day.
2. Premium Package: includes unlimited boarding for 2 days on the Explore Uptown Loop, Explore Downtown Loop, Explore Brooklyn Loop, Explore Harlem Loop, Discover NYC by Night Tour
3. 2 Day Deluxe Package with Empire State Building: includes unlimited boarding for 2 days on Explore Uptown & Explore Downtown Loops,Explore Brooklyn, Explore Harlem, Discover NYC by Night, a 1-hour Circle Line Liberty Cruise & entry to Empire State Building.
Explore Downtown Loop
The Downtown Loop is the best 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. You'll also find the Brooklyn Bridge and access to the supplier's Brooklyn Loop and sightseeing cruise on the Downtown Loop.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Operates: Summer Hours 8:00 AM–6:00 PM and Winter Hours until 5:00 PM
Frequency: every 15-20 minutes.
Explore Uptown Loop
The Uptown Loop is an easy way to explore the Upper East Side, which is home to some of New York’s most popular museums. This is where you go to get lost in history and the arts exploring the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The loop also takes you through Midtown, passing by the Grand Central Terminal and the world-famous brand stores on Madison Avenue.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Operates: Summer Hours 9:00 AM-6:00 PM and Winter Hours until 5:00 PM
Frequency: every 20-25 minutes
Explore Brooklyn Tour
Brooklyn is the most populated borough of New York, featuring 350 years of history and an incredible collection of celebrities, artists, landmarks and culture. Discover Brooklyn as you make your way across the historic Manhattan Bridge while taking in spectacular views of downtown Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy the sights of downtown Brooklyn as you pass by the Barclay Center and the Grand Army Plaza. Hop-off the tour to visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden or simply wonder through the Brownstones and culture-filled streets.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Operates: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM
Frequency: every 60 minutes
Discover NYC by Night Tour
Enjoy a panoramic view of the city that never sleeps. See its beautiful lights as you tour through Times Square and catch a breathtaking view of lower Manhattan as you cross over the Manhattan Bridge. Finish the tour with views of the famous Radio City Music Hall, home to the Christmas Spectacular Rockettes.
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Operates: Summer Hours 7:00 PM-9:00 PM and Winter Hours 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Includes
- Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket (1 or 2-day, depending on option selected)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Live bus tracking via the free app
- English-speaking guide
- Recorded commentary in 10 languages
- Entry to Empire State Building (depending on option selected)
- 1-Hour Circle Line Liberty cruise (depending on option selected)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Join the tour at any of the stops along the route.
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Know before you go
- Your ticket is valid for either 1 or 2 days, depending on option chosen. If you redeem your ticket after 3:00 PM, it is valid for the following day until that time
- Children under the age of 3 may travel free, but must be accompanied by a dedicated adult (1 adult to 1 child) and cannot occupy a seat that's meant for a fare-paying passenger
- Summer hours: April 1 – November 1
- Winter Hours: November 1 – March 31
- Please bring appropriate clothing in case of inclement weather
