New York Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

The New York Sightseeing Bus, with 24-, 48- or 72-hour tickets , allows you to discover the most famous sights in central Manhattan at your own pace. For a full day, you can use the hop-on, hop-off service to visit the most iconic landmarks without worrying about transport or finding your way around such a large city.

The Downtown Route takes you through must-see areas such as Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway, the Flatiron District, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, the World Trade Centre area, Wall Street and the financial district, as well as offering spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the West Side Highway. Simply get off at the stop that interests you, explore at your own pace and hop back on the next bus.

Meanwhile, the Uptown Route (included in the 48- and 72-hour passes) takes you past such iconic spots as Museum Mile, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park and the elegant Upper East Side. What’s more, these longer-validity passes include other activities such as a 2-hour night-time tour (departing from stop 1 at M&M’s World) or a cruise (available only with the 72-hour pass).

On board, you’ll travel on double-decker buses with pre-recorded commentary in six languages, allowing you to discover the city’s history, anecdotes and most interesting facts. You’ll receive free headphones upon boarding and can enjoy the tour, with departures approximately every 30 minutes between 9.00 and 16.30, giving you plenty of time to plan your day at your own pace.

What’s more, the experience is rounded off with the official Big Bus Tours app, where you can manage your e-ticket, track the buses in real time, check the map of stops, view arrival times and get walking directions. Your 24-hour pass is activated on the day of use and is ideal both for getting to know New York for the first time and for revisiting its most iconic areas in comfort.