Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty Ferry, & 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Summary Description

Take in the best of New York City with a combo package including a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, Empire State Building entry, and a round-trip ferry to the Statue of Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

Highlights
  • Take in panoramic views of Manhattan from the Empire State Building
  • Ride along 2 distinct hop-on hop-off routes on the Downtown and Uptown Routes
  • Create your own itinerary of your favorite sights with a hop-on hop-off ticket
  • Visit the Statue of Liberty monument and Ellis Island with a ferry ticket
  • Hop off at sights like Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, and the Empire State
Description

See New York City's most famous sights from an open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Admire landmarks such as Brooklyn Bridge and Times Square. Hop off at the Empire State Building and head to the top with your entry ticket, then enjoy a round-trip ferry to Ellis and Liberty Island to see Lady Liberty. 
 Start your adventure with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour that allows you to explore the city at your own pace. Hop on and off the bus at any of the designated stops as you discover the diverse neighborhoods, famous landmarks, and hidden gems of New York City. With unlimited access for the entire day, you have the freedom to create your own itinerary and spend as much time as you want at each stop.

 Visit the legendary Empire State Building. Ascend to the top of this iconic skyscraper and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the city that never sleeps. Marvel at the sprawling cityscape, spot famous landmarks from above, and capture unforgettable photos to commemorate your visit.

 Complete your experience with the majesty of the Statue of Liberty. Take a roundtrip ferry ride to Liberty Island where you can get up close and personal with this iconic symbol of freedom and democracy. Learn about the history and significance of the Statue of Liberty as you explore the grounds and enjoy stunning views of the Manhattan skyline.

 With our Combo Package, you have the flexibility to choose the order in which you visit these incredible attractions, allowing you to tailor your experience to your preferences.

Experience the perfect introduction to New York with a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Relax on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus while listening to insightful and engaging digital commentary. The bus route takes you on a captivating journey through New York's rich history and vibrant modern life, as well as its many memorials and museums.

You'll have the opportunity to hop off and explore the city's most iconic historical sites, including the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Broadway, and the One World Trade Center with its 360-degree view of the stunning skyline. Pay tribute to the memory of those lost in the tragic event at the 9/11 Memorial just steps away.

The Downtown Loop is a 90 minute circuit, while the Uptown Loop is 75 minutes. Many guests choose to ride a full loop to see the city before deciding where to hop off on the next loop around. Buses arrive every 10-15 minutes on the Downtown Loop and every 30 minutes on the Uptown Loop throughout the day.

Explore Lower Manhattan on the Downtown tour, including popular neighborhoods such as the Flatiron District, World Trade Center, Battery Park, SoHo & NoHo, Greenwich Village & East Village, Chelsea, and the Financial District. Wander around Wall St. to see the famous Stock Exchange and Charging Bull. Eat your way through Little Italy and Chinatown, shop at the high-end boutiques in SoHo, or see the open-air observation deck at The Edge in Hudson Yards.

Then make your way to the Upper East Side, home to some of New York’s most popular museums. Explore the Frick Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met). The Uptown Loop takes you through Midtown, passing by Grand Central Terminal and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Included / Excluded
  • 1-day hop-on hop-off ticket for an open-top bus
  • Insightful digital commentary in multiple languages
  • Empire State Building entry ticket
  • Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Souvenir earbuds provided
  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Start / End Locations
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary

Audio : English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Luggage is not permitted on board the bus at this time
  • Our entire fleet of buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
Know Before You Go
  • Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
  • Download the Big Bus app for real-time bus tracking and customer support
  • Souvenir earbuds provided
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Includes 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off ticket, Empire State Building entry, and a roundtrip ferry to the Statue of Liberty

New York Combo Essential + ESB + Statue of Liberty RETAIL PRICE
Adult (13 - 99 years) $130.00
Terms and Conditions

Voucher is non-refundable after it has been activated by a member of staff.

Additional Information

Tickets are valid for redemption up to 14 days after selected travel date.

Redemption Information

Tickets will be held at the box office

About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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