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 - 5 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.
Brooklyn Loop (Purple Route)
The Brooklyn Loop explores the famous sights of Brooklyn. Enjoy top-deck views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza and much more. Learn about the history of New York City's most populous borough from an expert live guide. Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes. Buses depart every 2 hours.
Harlem Loop (Green Route)
The Harlem Loop explores the best of the historically diverse neighborhood of Harlem. See the iconic Apollo theater, the American Museum of Natural History, Grant's Tomb and learn fascinating facts from and stories from a live guide. Full loop duration is approximately 90 minutes. Buses depart every 2 hours.
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 (Red & Blue Routes)
1 Day HOHO, 1 Hour Bike rental.
Premium Ticket (Red, Blue, Purple, Green & Yellow Routes)
2 Day HOHO, Brooklyn Tour, Harlem Tour, Night Tour, Circle Line Liberty Cruise.
Deluxe Ticket (Red, Blue, Purple, Green & Yellow Routes)
3 Day HOHO, Brooklyn Tour, Harlem Tour, Night Tour, Circle Line Liberty 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.
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