One of the best ways to explore this vast island mega-city, take a bite out of the Big Apple on this flexible hop-on hop-off tour and make the most of your time in NYC! 

Choose which tour works best for your schedule - 3 loops around Manhattan, with add-ons and fun ways to navigate the city's most popular sites. Hop on board and experience the vibes, the sounds, the sights of this vibrant, bustling city. There are entertaining and experienced guides on all buses, so relax and enjoy the journey!

Downtown Loop (Red Route)
The best way to explore Lower Manhattan including popular neighborhoods like the Flatiron District, Union Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho & NoHo, Greenwich Village, the East Village, Chelsea and the Financial District. Wander around infamous Wall Street, eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown then shop till you drop at the unique boutiques SoHo is famous for! The Brooklyn Bridge, access to the Brooklyn Loop and a sightseeing cruise are all part of the Downtown Loop. Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
Thia loop takes you from Midtown, around the urban oasis known as Central Park and through cultural Harlem. Home to some of New York’s most popular Museums, the Upper East & West Sides are a great place to hop off and explore some world-class museums like the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of the City of New York, the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hop-on hop-off at your leisure! Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Midtown Loop (Blue Route)
The Midtown Loop connects East to West where you can discover Hell’s Kitchen, the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal and the Hudson River at Pier 84. See famous Fifth Avenue gleaming with all its decadent shops. Hop off and tour historic Rockefeller Center home to NBC’s Today Show. Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Night Tour (Yellow route)
Experience the sights at night on this 2-hour panoramic tour – it's a completely different perspective - the iconic buildings and bridges lit up against the night sky. You'll board the bus in vibrant Times Square before heading south towards 42nd Street. This tour passes some of the best spots in the city for Manhattan skyline views, so be sure to take some photos and find out why it's called "The City That Never Sleeps!"

TICKET TYPES

Classic Ticket
1 Day Downtown Loop, 1 Day Uptown Loop and 1 Day Midtown Loop.

Premium Ticket
2 Day Downtown Loop, 2 Day Uptown Loop, 2 Day Midtown Loop, Night Tour or Brooklyn Tour

Deluxe Ticket
2 Day Downtown Loop, 2 Day Uptown Loop, 2 Day Midtown Loop, Brooklyn Tour, Harlem Tour, Night Tour and Sightseeing Cruise

Night Tour
2-hour tour, departures every 20-30 minutes from Stop #41 (M&Ms World 7th/W. 48th)

You can redeem your voucher at any of the bus stops. Please bring photo ID and e-ticket/voucher.
The Red Route Stop #1 is located at Times Square East 42nd/Broadway.
The Blue Route Stop #19 is located at 46th/Broadway.
The Yellow Route Stop #41 is locate at M&Ms World 7th/48th Streets.

The Big Bus Welcome Center is located at 712 7th Ave, NY, NY 10036 (near stop #18, between 47th & 48th Streets), open daily from 8am - 6pm.

All tours available daily.

Buses typically run from 8am - 6pm but may vary by season.  Night Tour runs from 7pm - 9pm.

Closed New Year's Eve.

Refund policy is in accordance with the cancellation policies. The E-Tickets must be unused and unsigned. Expired E-Tickets, or any ticket not currently sold on this site, are non-refundable. Please contact our customer service team so we can give you instructions to make the process run smoothly.

• Fully-refundable, 2 or more days before E-Ticket redemption date.*
• Non-refundable, 1 day before E-Ticket redemption date.*

* This ticket’s final Cancellation Policies will be displayed in your Shopping Cart and on your E-Ticket.

Classic Ticket expires 14 days from service date.
Deluxe Ticket is only valid for the day booked and expires upon redemption.
Night Tour expires 14 days from service date.
Premium Ticket is only valid for the day booked and expires upon redemption.

One of the best ways to explore this vast island mega-city, take a bite out of the Big Apple on this flexible hop-on hop-off tour and make the most of your time in NYC! 

Choose which tour works best for your schedule - 3 loops around Manhattan, with add-ons and fun ways to navigate the city's most popular sites. Hop on board and experience the vibes, the sounds, the sights of this vibrant, bustling city. There are entertaining and experienced guides on all buses, so relax and enjoy the journey!

Downtown Loop (Red Route)
The best way to explore Lower Manhattan including popular neighborhoods like the Flatiron District, Union Square, Little Italy, Chinatown, Soho & NoHo, Greenwich Village, the East Village, Chelsea and the Financial District. Wander around infamous Wall Street, eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown then shop till you drop at the unique boutiques SoHo is famous for! The Brooklyn Bridge, access to the Brooklyn Loop and a sightseeing cruise are all part of the Downtown Loop. Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
Thia loop takes you from Midtown, around the urban oasis known as Central Park and through cultural Harlem. Home to some of New York’s most popular Museums, the Upper East & West Sides are a great place to hop off and explore some world-class museums like the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of the City of New York, the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hop-on hop-off at your leisure! Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Midtown Loop (Blue Route)
The Midtown Loop connects East to West where you can discover Hell’s Kitchen, the United Nations, Grand Central Terminal and the Hudson River at Pier 84. See famous Fifth Avenue gleaming with all its decadent shops. Hop off and tour historic Rockefeller Center home to NBC’s Today Show. Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes.

Night Tour (Yellow route)
Experience the sights at night on this 2-hour panoramic tour – it's a completely different perspective - the iconic buildings and bridges lit up against the night sky. You'll board the bus in vibrant Times Square before heading south towards 42nd Street. This tour passes some of the best spots in the city for Manhattan skyline views, so be sure to take some photos and find out why it's called "The City That Never Sleeps!"

TICKET TYPES

Classic Ticket
1 Day Downtown Loop, 1 Day Uptown Loop and 1 Day Midtown Loop.

Premium Ticket
2 Day Downtown Loop, 2 Day Uptown Loop, 2 Day Midtown Loop, Night Tour or Brooklyn Tour

Deluxe Ticket
2 Day Downtown Loop, 2 Day Uptown Loop, 2 Day Midtown Loop, Brooklyn Tour, Harlem Tour, Night Tour and Sightseeing Cruise

Night Tour
2-hour tour, departures every 20-30 minutes from Stop #41 (M&Ms World 7th/W. 48th)

You can redeem your voucher at any of the bus stops. Please bring photo ID and e-ticket/voucher.
The Red Route Stop #1 is located at Times Square East 42nd/Broadway.
The Blue Route Stop #19 is located at 46th/Broadway.
The Yellow Route Stop #41 is locate at M&Ms World 7th/48th Streets.

The Big Bus Welcome Center is located at 712 7th Ave, NY, NY 10036 (near stop #18, between 47th & 48th Streets), open daily from 8am - 6pm.

All tours available daily.

Buses typically run from 8am - 6pm but may vary by season.  Night Tour runs from 7pm - 9pm.

Closed New Year's Eve.

Refund policy is in accordance with the cancellation policies. The E-Tickets must be unused and unsigned. Expired E-Tickets, or any ticket not currently sold on this site, are non-refundable. Please contact our customer service team so we can give you instructions to make the process run smoothly.

• Fully-refundable, 2 or more days before E-Ticket redemption date.*
• Non-refundable, 1 day before E-Ticket redemption date.*

* This ticket’s final Cancellation Policies will be displayed in your Shopping Cart and on your E-Ticket.

Classic Ticket expires 14 days from service date.
Deluxe Ticket is only valid for the day booked and expires upon redemption.
Night Tour expires 14 days from service date.
Premium Ticket is only valid for the day booked and expires upon redemption.

Welcome to the new generation of sightseeing! Experience a new way to see The Big Apple in THE TOUR’s spacious, custom-designed luxury motor coach for 90 exhilirating minutes. Highlights include - floor-to-ceiling glass windows, stadium-style seating for unobstructed views, plasma TV screens & surround sound!

Gone are the days where you strained your neck trying to gaze over your neighbor’s shoulder and out of a dirty window, now New York’s only traveling theater brings you THE TOUR. Comfortable tiered seating facing the street provides you with a unique head-on view of the unfolding cityscape.

This 90-minute experience showcases New York’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks. See Times Square, Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, the Garment District, Empire State Building, Madison Avenue, New York Public Library, Bryant Park, and the famous 42nd Street. Your experience will be enriched with deeply researched narration provided by your licensed “Navigator”. Keep your eyes wide open and you may see some expected surprises along the way!

Once you've completed your booking with us, the supplier requires guests to contact them via email (reservations@experiencetheride.com) at least 48 hours in advance of desired tour date to confirm reservation.

Redeem your e-ticket/voucher at 584 8th Avenue (between 38th & 39th Streets). THE TOUR starts at 45th Street and Broadway (Times Square area) and concludes at 46th & Broadway.

Daily.
Departure times: 12pm, 2pm and 4pm

Refund policy is in accordance with the cancellation policies. The E-Tickets must be unused and unsigned. Expired E-Tickets, or any ticket not currently sold on this site, are non-refundable. Please contact our customer service team so we can give you instructions to make the process run smoothly.

• Fully-refundable, 31 or more days before E-Ticket redemption date.*
• Non-refundable, 30 or less days before E-Ticket redemption date.*

* This ticket’s final Cancellation Policies will be displayed in your Shopping Cart and on your E-Ticket.

One of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions (but don’t let that scare you!). The American Museum of Natural History is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's diverse cultures, visitors of all ages will be enchanted by what they find inside these historic walls.

From dinosaur fossils to meteorites. To forests, birds and mammals. There is something for the whole family to see! Stop by the Discovery Room, where you can find different species of insects, reptiles and small mammals at the two story replica of an African baobab tree. Learn about different cultures from Brooklyn to Bombay while examining different artifacts from around the world. Visit the Mammal Halls to explore the very realistic depictions of different mammals and their habitats. At the Rose Center for Earth and Space explore the different cosmos, galaxies and learn about the 13 billion-year history of the universe.

To make the most of your visit, we recommend the “Super Saver” ticket which includes General Admission and access to all the special exhibitions. At the Butterfly Sanctuary you will mingle with more than 500 live, free-flying tropical butterflies in an enclosed habitat. Explore “Cuba!” and the extraordinary biodiversity across the island’s remote forests, deep caves, expansive wetlands, and dazzling reefs through immersive exhibits. The Space Show: discover the Dark Universe in the Hayden Planetarium, celebrate the pivotal discoveries that have led us to greater knowledge of the structure and history of the universe and our place in it. And of course, the latest must-see exhibit at the Museum: The largest dinosaur ever discovered, a cast of a 70-ton, 122-foot long Titanosaur.

Whichever option you choose, you're sure to have an unforgettable day!

Plan your museum visit ahead of time with the American Museum of Natural History Museum Guide.

Museum is located at 79th Street & Central Park West, New York, NY 10024.

Daily.
Hours of Operation: 10:00am-5:45pm
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Refund policy is in accordance with the cancellation policies. The E-Tickets must be unused and unsigned. Expired E-Tickets, or any ticket not currently sold on this site, are non-refundable. Please contact our customer service team so we can give you instructions to make the process run smoothly.

• Fully-refundable, 2 or more days before E-Ticket redemption date.*
• Non-refundable, 1 day before E-Ticket redemption date.*

* This ticket’s final Cancellation Policies will be displayed in your Shopping Cart and on your E-Ticket.

Ticket is only valid on service date. Expires upon redemption.

Explore the world’s greatest city like a local in this fun guided bike tour. You’ll find miles of bike lanes and traffic-free bike paths and you can choose from a variety of tours allowing you to see all the top sights and create your own urban adventure

Along side your knowledgeable local guide, you'll explore some of the Central Park’s 47 miles of bike friendly paths as you see all the main attractions, including the Bethseda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, the Dakota and the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. You'll also pass by some lesser known sights but totally cool sights like Cleopatra's Needle, Sheep Meadow, the Shakespeare Garden, the Swedish Marionette Theater, Bethesda Fountain, the Reservoir and much more! 

Then travel on the Greenway and enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River and New York City's iconic skyline as you bike on the traffic-free Greenway North. Your friendly local guide will tell you all about Central Park and the famous residents living along Central Park West and 5th Ave. 

We’ll need the following information from you at time of purchase:

• Height of each guest

Please contact the provider at least 48 hours prior to tour time to confirm.  Contact information will be on your e-ticket.

Redeem at 451 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10024 (between 82nd & 81st Streets)

Daily.
10:30am and 1:45pm (plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour start time)

Refund policy is in accordance with the cancellation policies. The E-Tickets must be unused and unsigned. Expired E-Tickets, or any ticket not currently sold on this site, are non-refundable. Please contact our customer service team so we can give you instructions to make the process run smoothly.

• Fully-refundable, 4 or more days before E-Ticket redemption date.*
• Non-refundable, 3 or less days before E-Ticket redemption date.*

* This ticket’s final Cancellation Policies will be displayed in your Shopping Cart and on your E-Ticket.

Ticket expires upon redemption.