
Big Bus: New York City Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
New York, NY, USA
From$45
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Open-top double-decker buses covering Uptown, Downtown and Brooklyn loops
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Overview
Big Bus operates New York's main hop-on hop-off sightseeing service on open-top double-decker buses. Routes cover Downtown Manhattan (Empire State Building, Times Square, SoHo, Chinatown), Uptown (Central Park, Museum Mile, Harlem) and Brooklyn (Brooklyn Bridge, DUMBO, Williamsburg). Passes run for 24 or 48 hours with unlimited hop-on hop-off access and audio commentary in multiple languages. Combo packages pair the bus pass with Empire State Building tickets and Circle Line harbour cruises.
FAQ
Quick answers on booking, access and what to expect.
Buy a 24 or 48-hour pass, board at any marked stop, and ride the full loop or hop off wherever you want to explore. Show your mobile ticket to the driver each time you board. Buses run every 15 to 30 minutes depending on the route and time of day. Audio commentary plays through headphones provided on board.
The Downtown loop covers the most famous landmarks in one circuit: Empire State Building, Times Square, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown and the Financial District. A 24-hour pass gives you enough time to ride the full loop and hop off at 2 or 3 stops along the way.
For sightseeing, yes. You see the city from the open-top deck and can hop off at landmarks without navigating the subway map. For getting somewhere fast, the subway is quicker and cheaper. Most visitors use both: the bus for the first day's overview, the subway for targeted trips after that.
Children under 4 ride free on most Big Bus services. Children aged 4 to 12 need a child ticket, which is discounted. Check the specific pass you are booking for the exact age policy.
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