What’s included : 

✅1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
✅Downtown Loop (Red Route]
✅Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
✅Circle Line Liberty Cruise
✅Bike rental offer
❌Fully Flexible Bus Ticket [free date change)

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

Take a bite of the Big Apple on our 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.

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.

Bike Rental Offer

Discover New York City with Unlimited Biking

This ticket includes a special offer with Unlimited Biking, NYC’s premier cycle hire company. When you rent for 1 hour (minimum) you’ll receive an extra hour free bike rental! Alternatively, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour. All rentals include a helmet, a lock, a basket and a map. Offer available at Unlimited Biking locations: Brooklyn Bridge (79 Chambers Street) & Columbus Circle (346 West 57th St.).

Check Service

Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates

Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.

Sightseeing Cruise

See the famous sights from the water.

Take an express Circle Line cruise to enjoy spectacular views of Lady Liberty and many more New York landmarks from prime position on the water. Cruises last 1 hour and feature an onboard cafe and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows. It’s recommended that you arrive 30 minutes before your chosen departure time. See timetables here.

Uptown Loop

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.

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 on your city adventure with the Big Bus Tours App!