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Big Bus New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket Details

If you’re looking for an overview of Manhattan, the Big Bus New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket is the perfect choice. This tour gives you access to the Downtown Loop AND Uptown Loop allowing you to explore all the highlights that Manhattan has to offer.

Heading downtown you will see New York’s famous landmarks; from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge. This unique loop stops at major key points of interest all around spectacular New York. Big Bus Tours really is the best way to discover all that New York has to offer. Explore Uptown on the blue route. Discover famous Big Apple sweet spots, like Museum Mile, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, and the Upper East Side.

With your Big Bus New York Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour: 48-Hour Essential Ticket, you'll experience the following highlights:
  • 48 hour city tour.
  • Hop-on, Hop-off day access to two (2) routes, Downtown Loop (Red Route) and Uptown Loop (Blue Route).
  • See all of the top New York City landmarks including Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal and Brooklyn Bridge.
  • 19 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Empire State Building, Madame Tussauds, 9/11 Museum, Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, and Hudson Yards.
  • Pre-recorded commentary.
  • Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.

DOWNTOWN LOOP (RED ROUTE) STOPS:
  • STOP 1: M&M's World (7th Ave. & 48th St. - Outside M&M World)
  • STOP 2: One Times Square (42nd St. & Broadway - in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
  • STOP 3: Empire State Building/Koreatown (5th Ave. & W 32nd St. - in front of CVS Pharmacy)
  • STOP 4: Flatiron District (5th Ave. & W 23rd St. - in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop)
  • STOP 5: SoHo (Broadway & Spring Street - in front of the Nike Store)
  • STOP 6: Chinatown/Little Italy (100 Lafayette St. - near corner with Walker St.)
  • STOP 7: Brooklyn Bridge (Park Row & Beekman St. - across from 33 Park Row)
  • STOP 8: Wall Street/Charging Bull (Broadway & Wall St. - southwest corner near Rector St.)
  • STOP 9: Trinity Church (Trinity Place & Cedar St - in front of 97 Trinity Pl)
  • STOP 10: World Trade Center (Church St. & Fulton St.)
  • STOP 11: Chelsea / Pier 57 (11th Ave, between W 15th St & W 16th St.)
  • STOP 12: Hudson Yards (12th Ave. & 30th St.)
  • STOP 13: Circle Line Sightseeing (42nd St. & 12th Ave. - in front of the Lucky Strike Bowling Alley)

UPTOWN LOOP (BLUE ROUTE) STOPS:
  • STOP 2: One Times Square (42nd St. & Broadway - in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
  • STOP 14: Hope Sculpture (7th Ave & W 53rd St - in front of Chase Bank)
  • STOP 15: Rockefeller Center (W 49th St & 5th Ave - in front of Michael Kors)
  • STOP 16: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (5th Ave & E 83rd St - outside the museum near 83rd St)
  • STOP 17: Central Park Zoo (5th Ave & E 66th St - opposite 845 5th Ave)
  • STOP 18: Columbus Circle (Central Park & Columbus Circle - Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Main Monument)
  • STOP 19: Carnegie Hall (7th Ave & W 57th St - in front of Trattoria Dell'Arte)

* Admission to various museums and attractions along the bus route are not included in this ticket.
** First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

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  • Redemption

    Redeem your E-Ticket at any Big Bus stop. Simply show your E-Ticket to the bus driver or a member of staff at the stop and get hoppin'!

    The Frog Family recommends redeeming your E-Ticket at:
    • STOP 1: M&M World (7th Ave. & 48th St. - Outside M&M World and Majestic Deli)
    • STOP 2: Times Square East (42nd St. & Broadway - in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
    • STOP 3: Empire State Building/Koreatown (5th Ave. & W 32nd St. - in front of CVS Pharmacy)

    Availability

    Daily.

    Downtown Loop (Red Route):
    • First Bus: 9:00 a.m.* from STOP 1: M&M World (7th Ave. & 48th St. - Outside M&M World)
    • Last Bus: 4:30 p.m.* at STOP 1: M&M World (7th Ave. & 48th St. - Outside M&M World)
    • Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
    • Bus Frequency: every 30 minutes

    Uptown Loop (Blue Route):

    • First Bus: 10:00 a.m.* from STOP 14: Hope Sculpture (7th Ave & W 53rd St - in front of Chase Bank)
    • Last Bus: 4:00 p.m.* at STOP 14: Hope Sculpture (7th Ave & W 53rd St - in front of Chase Bank)
    • Duration: 75 minutes (approx.)
    • Bus Frequency: every 60 minutes

    * First Bus and Last Bus times vary based on season and are subject to change.

    Expiration

    E-ticket expires upon redemption. If unused, ticket expires in full 14 days from selected redemption date

    Duration

    48 hours

    Exclusions

    • Admission to the various museums and attractions along the bus route.
    • 2-Hour Night Tour.
    • Optional guide gratuities.

    Inclusions

    • 48 hour city tour.
    • Hop-on, Hop-off day access to two (2) routes, Downtown Loop (Red Route) and Uptown Loop (Blue Route).
    • See all of the top New York City landmarks including Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Grand Central Terminal and Brooklyn Bridge.
    • 19 stops conveniently located close to key attractions* including Empire State Building, Madame Tussauds, 9/11 Museum, Circle Line Cruises and Hudson Yards.
    • Pre-recorded commentary.
    • Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with Bus Tracking.
    • Refund Policy

      To be eligible for a refund, E-Ticket must be unused, not expired, and returned at least 24 hours prior to your selected redemption date. Once verified with the vendor that they are unused, 95% of the item(s) total will be refunded. Yup, we are friendly frogs. The 5% fee will cover the delivery, handling and the processing fees associated with accepting payment and fulfilling the order. Expired E-tickets, used E-tickets, or any E-ticket not currently sold on this site are non-refundable.
    • Changes

      Changes to your current order? Please contact Undercover Tourist with your order number and details of the change requested.
  • What to Bring

    • Camera
    • Comfortable Clothing
    • Comfortable Shoes
    • Drivers License/Photo ID
    • E-Ticket
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