Enjoy the Ultimate New York City Adventure, Bus & Sightseeing Tours

New York City adventure with our 2-Day Explore Ticket. Hop on and hop off our New York sightseeing bus tour to discover Manhattan's top landmarks at your own pace.

Discover the sights of NYC with Big Bus Tours. Our bus tour routes will introduce you to the city's most famous landmarks and attractions, with pre-recorded commentary given by our expert virtual guides. Explore must-see sights such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, One World Trade Center and more.

Hop-on, Hop-off

Explore the Big Apple at your own pace.

Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the flexibility to plan your own itinerary and explore the best of New York’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready

Downtown Loop (Red route)

Get to the beating heart of NYC on our Downtown Loop (Red Route) You'll be right in the midst of it as you travel through iconic areas like Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway and Wall Street. Look up to see the city's famous skyscrapers, and enjoy fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the Westside Highway.

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)

Visit Midtown and the Upper East Side on our blue route.

Discover the cultural capital of Manhattan on our Uptown Loop (Blue Route). We pass some of the must-see museums, galleries and theaters, from the Met to Madison Square Garden. Take in the sights of Central Park and Madison Avenue, and enjoy top-deck views of the hustle and bustle of Times Square. Bring Manhattan to life with educational commentary, giving you an insider's perspective on the city that never sleeps.

See all the top Landmarks

Big Bus gives you the best view of all New York's famous sights.

Our New York routes have been carefully designed to show you New York's best landmarks and attractions, including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park.

Bike Rental Offer

Rent for 1 hour, get 2 extra free!

Big Bus is proud to partner with Bike Rent NYC. Simply present your ticket at any Bike Rent NYC location and receive two hours free with the purchase of a one hour bike rental. Redeem between 8:00am–8:00pm at any Bike Rent Location: 203 W 58th St New York, NY 10019 | 40 W 55th St New York, NY 10019 | 117 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019. Use the Carnegie Hall Stop on our Big Bus Uptown Tour (Blue Loop).

Free Butterbeer Ice Cream

Stop for a delicious Butterbeer ice cream at the Harry Potter store! This bonus is included with this ticket - simply present it to staff at the Harry Potter store to redeem the offer. The Harry Potter store is located at 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010. Hop off at the Flatiron District Stop on our Big Bus Downtown Tour (Red Loop).

Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours

Maximize your Big Bus Tours experience and explore New York's fascinating history on an exclusive, AI-powered Vox self-guided walking tour. Selected tickets include a code for free Vox App walking tour downloads, each designed to complement our Big Bus Downtown Loop (Red Route) and Uptown Loop (Blue Route). You can explore some of New York's unique neighborhoods and learn about the history of the city through your digital guide's fascinating facts and stories. Choose from 4 different tours, and listen in 5 languages! Simply download the app, hop off the bus, and explore NYC at your own pace! All tours start and end at a Big Bus Stop.

• Languages: English, Italian, French, German, Spanish
• How to download: Your unique download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receipt you get when you redeem your ticket with our on-street staff. Simply scan it to download the Vox POPGuide App and access your self-guided walking tour content.

Tours:

• Behind The Scenes on Broadway: Discover the true history of New Yorks greatest attraction - Broadway! (45 mins) Stop #1 - #2
• A Taste of Little Italy & Chinatown: Hop off in Soho and walk through the vibrant neighborhoods of Little Italy and Chinatown. (70 mins) Stop #5 - #6
• 9/11 Memorial: Deepen your knowledge of the 9/11 attacks and NYC's resolve to rebuild afterward. (60 mins) Stop #10 - #11
• Secrets of Central Park: Meander through the nation's greatest city park and uncover its secrets and hidden gems. (90 mins) Stop #16 - #18

Please Note:

• You will need a smartphone with wifi or data enabled to download the app and self-guided tour content
• Tours do not include admission to landmarks or attractions.
• Tours do not include food or beverages.
• If you have further questions about the Vox walking tours, please contact us or speak to a Big Bus Tours New York uniformed staff member.

Free Mobile App - Now with live bus arrival times!

Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our new live bus arrival times feature shows you exactly where the bus is along the route, along with an ETA for your nearest stop! This gives you the freedom to make the most of your time exploring. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, stop images, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes

Flexible Ticket

If your circumstances change and you need to amend your ticket, we’ll need to know at least 72 hours before your tour.

The quickest way to make changes to your booking is by downloading the Big Bus Tours app and chatting with our friendly Customer Service team.

Pre-recorded Commentary - Available in 6 languages on all buses.

Tune in to our pre-recorded commentary during your tour. Our engaging virtual guides will entertain you with incredible facts and stories about New York's history, landmarks, famous figures and more! Listen in via complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. Commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian.

Highlights Include:

• Statue of Liberty
  
• The Battery
• 40 Wall Street/Trump Building
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Wall Street
• Grant's Tomb
• St. Patrick's Cathedral
• Woolworth Building

Downtown Loop (Red Route)

Complete Tour Duration: 90 Minutes

Frequency: Every 10-20 Minutes

Schedule and Departure Times (First and last bus shown for each stop):

• 09:00 - 17:00 M&M's World - 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&Ms World) 

         *MOMA  *TIMES SQUARE  *BROADWAY  *ROCKEFELLER CENTRE

• 09:10 - 17:10 Times Square East - W 42nd St & Broadway (*in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)

          *MADAME TUSSAUDS  *TIMES SQUARE  *BRYANT PARK  *RADIATOR BUILDING  *BROADWAY  *FIFTH AVENUE

• 09:17 - 17:17 Empire State Building / KoreaTown - 5th Ave & W 32nd St (in front of CVS Pharmacy)

          *MACY'S DEPARTMENT STORE  *RADIATOR BUILDING  *EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

• 09:25 - 17:25 Flatiron District - 5th Ave & W 23rd St (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop)

          *UNION SQUARE  *FLATIRON BUILDING  *THE HIGH LINE

• 09:35 - 17:35 SoHo - Broadway and Spring Street (in front of the Nike Store)

          *CHINATOWN  *SOHO

• 09:40 - 17:40 Chinatown / Little Italy - 100 Lafayette Street (near corner with Walker Street)

          *CHINATOWN

• 09:45 - 17:45 Brooklyn Bridge - Park Row & Beekman St (across from 33 Park Row)

          *BROOKLYN BRIDGE  *WOOLWORTH BUILDING  *ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY / WORLD TRADE CENTER 

           *TRINITY CHURCH  *9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM

• 09:50 - 17:50 Wall Street / Charging Bull - Broadway & Wall St (Southwest corner near Rector St)

          *WALL STREET/TRUMP BUILDING  *WALL STREET  *WOOLWORTH BUILDING  *ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY /

           WORLD TRADE CENTER  *TRINITY CHURCH  *9/11 MEMORIAL MUSEUM

• 09:55 - 17:55 Statue of Liberty / Battery Park - Trinity Place & Rector St (Across from the Trinity Cafe) *STATUE OF LIBERTY  *THE BATTERY  *40 WALL STREET/TRUMP BUILDING  *WALL STREET  *TRINITY CHURCH
• 09:57 - 17:57 World Trade Center - Church St & Fulton St (Behind St. Paul's Chapel)
• 10:07 - 18:07 Chelsea / Pier 57 - 11th Ave, between W 15th St & W 16th St (across from Pier 57, in front of the NBC Building)

        *THE WHITNEY MUSEUM *THE HIGH LINE *PIER 57

• 10:18 - 18:18 Hudson Yards - 12th Ave & 30th St (north-east corner)

          *THE EDGE *THE HIGH LINE

• 10:21 - 18:21 Circle Line Sightseeing - 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)

          *CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES *THE EDGE *INTREPID SEA, AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM

Uptown Loop (Blue Route)

Complete Tour Duration: 75 Minutes

Frequency: Every 30 Minutes

Schedule and Departure Times (First and last bus shown for each stop):

• 10:00 - 16:00 Hope Sculpture - 7th Ave & W 53th St 9in front of Shake Shack

• 10:10 - 16:10 Times Square East - W 42nd St & Broadway (*in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)

          *MADAME TUSSAUDS  *TIMES SQUARE  *BRYANT PARK  *RADIATOR BUILDING  *BROADWAY  *FIFTH AVENUE

• 10:25 - 16:25 Midtown East - E 49th St. & Lexington Ave (in front of the Waldorf-Astoria)
• 10:45 - 16:45 The Metropolitan Museum of Art - 5th Ave & E 83rd St (outside the museum near 83rd St)

          *CENTRAL PARK  *GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM  *THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART

• 10:55 - 16:55 Central Park Zoo - 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)

          *THE FRICK COLLECTION  *CENTRAL PARK  *CENTRAL PARK ZOO *STRAWBERRY FIELDS

• 11:02 - 17:02 Columbus Circle - Central Park & Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Maine Monument)

          *COLUMBUS CIRCLE  *LINCOLN CENTRE *THE FRICK COLLECTION  *CENTRAL PARK  *CENTRAL PARK ZOO

          *STRAWBERRY FIELDS

• 11:07 - 17:07 Carnegie Hall - 7th Ave & W 57th St (in front of Trattoria Dell'Arte)