NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Overview
Discover New York City at your own pace with a flexible 48-hour Big Bus combo covering both the Downtown and Uptown routes. Ride the open-top hop-on hop-off bus and explore famous sights like Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, and Midtown, getting off whenever you want to explore further.
Your experience also includes entry to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observation deck, where sweeping views reveal the city from an unforgettable perspective. Complete your visit with a round-trip ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands, getting up close to the Statue of Liberty and learning the stories behind this iconic landmark.
With one simple ticket, you can choose the order, move at your own rhythm, and enjoy New York’s top attractions with ease and great value.
Highlights:
- Board a hop-on hop-off Big Bus at any stop along two routes
- Admission ticket to the Empire State Building observation deck included
- Travel round-trip by ferry to Ellis Island and Liberty Island
What's Included
- Bike rental discount (rent 1 hour and receive 1 hour free)
- Digital audio commentary in multiple langauges
- Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island Ferry (if option selected)
- 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
13 Stops | 18 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: 9:00AM-4:30PM (from Stop #1 - M&M'S World) Every 30 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.
M&M'S New York
Times Square
Empire State Building
Flatiron Building
SoHo
Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge
Wall Street
Statue of Liberty
World Trade Center
Pier 57
Hudson Yards
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
7 Stops | 9 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: 10 AM - 4 PM (Departs from Stop #14 Hope Sculpture) Every 60 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
Times Square
Rockefeller Center
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Central Park Zoo
Columbus Circle
Carnegie Hall
Additional Info
- 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
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5096P27
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