New York Night Open-Top Bus Tour

From$59
1 hour
New York City, USA

About this activity

Experience New York City's iconic landmarks illuminated at night on an open-top bus tour with a live guide and audio guides in multiple languages.

Highlights

  • Times Square's dazzling lights
  • Empire State Building's iconic silhouette
  • Brooklyn Bridge's stunning views
  • Statue of Liberty's illuminated grandeur
  • Rockefeller Center's festive ambiance

Full description

Discover the magic of New York City after dark on this captivating open-top bus tour. Glide through the city's vibrant streets, soaking in the illuminated skyline and iconic landmarks. With a live English-speaking guide and audio guides available in multiple languages, you'll gain insightful commentary as you pass by Times Square's dazzling lights, the Empire State Building's iconic silhouette, the Brooklyn Bridge's stunning views, the Statue of Liberty's illuminated grandeur, and Rockefeller Center's festive ambiance. This tour offers a unique perspective of the city that never sleeps, making it a must-do for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers seeking a fresh experience.

Included / Excluded

  • Open-top double-decker bus ride
  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Audio guides in multiple languages
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Audio guides are available in multiple languages
  • Food and beverages are not included; consider bringing your own

Know before you go

  • Dress warmly, as evenings can be chilly
  • Bring a camera to capture the illuminated landmarks
  • Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes early

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport
  • Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

  • This is a guided panoramic bus tour with no hop-on/hop-off stops or entry to attractions.
  • The tour runs rain or shine — please dress appropriately for the weather.
  • Seating is first-come, first-served; arrive early for the best views on the upper deck.
  • Restrooms are not available on board; please plan accordingly.
  • The tour is family-friendly but children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Wheelchair access is limited; contact in advance to discuss accommodations.
  • Traffic and weather conditions may affect tour duration and route.
  • NYC Skyline Night Tour with Live Entertainment departs daily at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM from TopView Bus Stop #1, located on 7th Ave between 47th St & 48th St.

Traveler reviews

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Terrible Trip

Was badly organised. Bus Left late,.nobody told you what was happening. There was no information / facts about where we were & what we were seeing. When we did try the headphones they didnt work very well & the information was so far behind where we actually was was pointless. Really disappointing trip to how it is sold!

Samantha_SSep 20, 2026VIATOR

Very Disappointing and Disorganized Experience

This night tour was extremely disappointing. I booked online in advance but was charged significantly more than customers who purchased their tickets at the location. Despite booking ahead, I still had to stand in a completely disorganized line for over an hour before boarding. During that time, the tour operators were angrily arguing with employees from a competing tour company, which was very unprofessional and made the entire situation even more chaotic. When I finally boarded, I had to sit at the very front of the bus, where the windows were so dirty that I could barely see the sights. After booking in advance and waiting so long, I expected a well-organized tour with a clear view of the city. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of those expectations, and I would not recommend this tour.

Barbara_PSep 20, 2026VIATOR

Do not recommend

Our experience was not good! From the moment we arrived, the guy said our tickets from Trip Advisor were not actual tickets. I had to go through my email and download an app. Then, once we got on the bus, there was no guide even though we paid for one! The whole time, we had to look on Google maps to even find out what building/landmark we were looking at. Lastly, we were told it would be a 1 hour bus ride and it ended up being 2.5 hours. Our driver drove so slow and other buses were passing us. The sights were beautiful but the experience was NOT what we signed up for. Definitely go with another company!

tiffanypC550UTSep 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Chaos

It was complete chaos finding the bus. Then there was a massive line without any guidance on where to go. The guide was okay but stopped talking on the way back.

Trail39403199254Sep 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Look elsewhere & get a live tour guide

To start, it was hard finding the meeting location, as street addresses are not openly posted. You have to look for the double-decker open bus. The meeting location (Times Square) is extremely congested. Second, reservation were made on Trip Advisor, but accessing tickets at the bus requires downloading a different app, and that was a hassle. Third and most importantly, there was no narrator or tour guide pointing out spots of interest. It was basically a 1.5+hour bus ride on a hard plastic seat, with no information on where we were, or where we were going. Save your money and do something different.

L7505WGbobmSep 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

This is a guided panoramic bus tour with no hop-on/hop-off stops or entry to attractions. The tour runs rain or shine — please dress appropriately for the weather. Seating is first-come, first-served; arrive early for the best views on the upper deck. Restrooms are not available on board; please plan accordingly. The tour is family-friendly but children must be accompanied by an adult. Wheelchair access is limited; contact in advance to discuss accommodations. Traffic and weather conditions may affect tour duration and route.