NYC: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Empire State Building

Highlights

  • Discover New York’s history and hidden gems with insightful digital commentary

  • Pay tribute at the 9/11 Memorial and explore the original Twin Tower sites

  • Admire stunning views from the Empire State Building

  • Visit world-class museums and historical sites along convenient stops

  • Admire Statue of Liberty from Battery Park.

Summary

Hop on our Big Bus Tour to explore the sights of Manhattan, then hop off to head up to the Empire State Building's main observatory deck on the 86th floor, offering 360-degree views of New York, Brooklyn, Queens and beyond.

Tour info

Duration
1 day
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Climb aboard our open-top double-decker sightseeing bus and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and fascinating history of the city that never sleeps. As you ride through the bustling streets, our insightful audio commentary will provide you with fascinating facts and stories about this iconic city. Take a moment to pay tribute to the brave souls who perished during the tragic 9/11 events at this impactful site. 

Visit the legendary Empire State Building with your included ticket. 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.

What’s included?

  • 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off access on Downtown and Uptown Loops

  • Empire State Building admission

  • Insightful digital commentary in mulitple languages

  • Souvenir earbuds provided

  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

Things to 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

Before you go

  • Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member

  • Download the Big Bus app for live bus tracking and customer support

  • Souvenir earbuds provided, or use your own

Cancellation Policy

    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

Redemption information

    Meeting Point: Stop #1 - M&M’s World or join at any of the stops along the route. Other popular stops to join the tour include Stop # 2- Times Square East

    Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip for live bus tracking and customer support.


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.