New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops
Overview
Discover New York City at your own pace on the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour — the most flexible and fun way to experience the city that never sleeps. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top bus, engaging audio commentary, and the freedom to explore world-famous landmarks whenever you like.
Downtown Loop
Explore NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods, including Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway, and Wall Street. Take in unforgettable views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Uptown Loop
Discover Manhattan’s cultural side with landmarks like The Met, Grand Central, and Central Park, plus world-class museums and shopping along Madison Avenue.
Some tickets options include a choice of either the Circle Line Liberty Cruise (1 hour) or the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (90 minutes), both departing daily from Pier 83, 42nd Street, Hudson River Park. This ticket also includes Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tour with 4 options to explore more.
What's Included
- Night Tour (included with 48 and 72-Hour Tickets)
- Open-top double decker bus
- 24/48/72hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops
- Circle Line Liberty Cruise or the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (With selected Tickets)
- Exclusive Digital Walking Tours with 4 tour options (With selected Tickets)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
13 Stops | 21 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 day
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.
M&M'S New York
Times Square
Empire State Building
Flatiron District
SoHo
Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge
Wall Street
Statue of Liberty
World Trade Center
Pier 57
Hudson Yards
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
7 Stops | 16 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 day
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
- Tickets with multiple days must be used consecutively.
- Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with staff
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- The Circle Line Liberty Cruise (1 hour) and the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (90 minutes), both departing daily from Pier 83, 42nd Street, Hudson River Park.
- The 2-hour Night Tour depart daily from Stop #1 (M&M's World) at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5096NYCHOHO
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- 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 (EST).
- Night Tour (included with 48 and 72-Hour Tickets).
- Open-top double decker bus.
- 24/48/72hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity.
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation).
- Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops.
- Circle Line Liberty Cruise or the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (With selected Tickets).
- Exclusive Digital Walking Tours with 4 tour options (With selected Tickets).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Open-top Bus with 19 Stops will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Night Tour (included with 48 and 72-Hour Tickets)
- Open-top double decker bus
- 24/48/72hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access during ticket validity
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Two Routes - Downtown & Uptown Loops
- Circle Line Liberty Cruise or the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (With selected Tickets)
- Exclusive Digital Walking Tours with 4 tour options (With selected Tickets)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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
- Tickets with multiple days must be used consecutively.
- Guests may activate ticket via Big Bus app or in person with staff
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
- The Circle Line Liberty Cruise (1 hour) and the Circle Line Landmarks Cruise (90 minutes), both departing daily from Pier 83, 42nd Street, Hudson River Park.
- The 2-hour Night Tour depart daily from Stop #1 (M&M's World) at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
