New York: Empire State & 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour (Save 25%)
Overview
See New York City from every angle with this flexible sightseeing combo. Ride an open-top hop-on hop-off bus with unlimited access for 48 hours, covering Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown. Jump off at must-see spots like Times Square, Wall Street, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, and world-famous museums whenever you want to explore more.
The experience also includes entry to the Empire State Building’s observation deck, where sweeping views stretch across Manhattan, the Hudson River, and beyond. It’s a classic NYC moment you won’t forget.
With engaging digital audio commentary and dozens of convenient stops, this all-in-one ticket lets you plan your own route, move at your own pace, and enjoy major savings while experiencing the city’s most iconic sights.
What's Included
- Digital commentary aboard hop-on hop-off tour
- Bike Offer: Rent 1 hour, Get 2 hours free
- Wi-Fi on board
- Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown & Uptown Loops
- Entry to the Empire State Building
- Statue of Liberty Ferry (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
13 Stops | 23 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
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 | 10 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
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
- Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket is valid during operating hours for 48 hours after first use.
- Guests may activate ticket in two ways: 1. Download and open the Big Bus app. Tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking. 2. Redeem voucher and activate with Big Bus staff at 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World), or with a driver at any stop along the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
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