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Big Bus 2-Day Downtown & Uptown Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Up to 2 hours
See it all and get to know the city on the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off. A complete NYC sightseeing experience from a comfortable vantage point.
What visitors are saying
4.1So enthusiastic, energetic, fun and really informative, a lovely woman.
Jan 7, 2026We enjoyed the tour’s audio guide as well as the friendly staff.
Aug 3, 2025Ok ok its November Great value 48hr pass On Off where ever and speedy in traffic The commentary was fun so grab the free ear phones
Nov 6, 2025Big bus tours is a convenient way to see attractions for the first time visitors the hop on hop off system is easy to use and the routers cover key landmarks!!
Dec 27, 2025Overall it was worth the money on the Go City pass but I wish there were chargers and a stop at Grand Central Terminal and a better stop by Central Park.
Oct 24, 2025Very easy to use but traffic is heavy a lot so sometimes easier walking or getting train
Dec 23, 2025App is very useful to track the next bus & also how to find the nearest stop.
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What you'll do
See New York City at your own pace with the Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, the easiest way to explore Manhattan’s top sights. With flexible boarding and multiple stops across the city, you can customise your day while enjoying informative commentary along the route.
Start in Downtown Manhattan on the Classic Tour and take in iconic landmarks such as Times Square, Broadway, 5th Avenue, and Wall Street. Stop off in Little Italy to enjoy a culinary treat, or hop off at the Brooklyn Bridge for the perfect photo opportunity.
Head Uptown to soak up the greenery of Central Park, or visit cultural landmarks like the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for an art-filled break. With easy access to all the city’s must-see attractions, the Big Bus tour provides a convenient and stress-free way to navigate New York.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to the city, this hop-on hop-off tour offers a flexible, fun and scenic way to experience the Big Apple.
Popular stops
- Times Square
- Brooklyn Bridge
- The Statue of Liberty and Battery Park
- Central Park
- Chinatown
- Grand Central Station
- W 42nd Street and Broadway
- Empire State Building: 5th Avenue and 32nd Street
- Brooklyn Bridge / City Hall: Park Row & Beekman
- Battery Park: State Street between Battery Place and Bridge Street
- 7th Avenue and W 48th Street
- W 42nd Street and 8th Avenue
Get the Big Bus Hop on Hop off Route Map.
The tours run year-round and are perfect for visitors who want to maximize their time exploring the city. Instead of navigating the city on your own, the Big Bus New York's Hop-on Hop-off bus tours allow you to relax while you sightsee.
Two Bus Routes
Uptown Loop – explore the Upper East Side, home to some of New York's most popular museums. Get lost in history and the arts by exploring the Guggenheim and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The loop also takes you through Midtown, passing by the Grand Central Terminal and the famous Chrysler Building.
Downtown Loop – take in the lower part of Manhattan while passing through the Flatiron District as well as Union Square, Greenwich Village and Chinatown before the bus tour heads back toward Times Square along the Hudson River, stopping at Pier 84, where you can hop off to take the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises.
Both the Uptown and Downtown routes last approximately 90 minutes when done in full.
What's included
Big Bus tour ticket – unlimited rides for two consecutive calendar days
Two bus routes available – the Downtown Loop and Uptown Loop
Hop on and off wherever you like – popular stops include Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Chinatown and Grand Central Station
Enjoy incredible views from the open-top deck of the bus
Pre-recorded commentary available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian
Free Big Bus app for live bus tracking and helpful city info
Where you'll be
Times Square M&M Store - 7th Ave & W 48th St, New York, USHow to get there
42nd Street–Times Square (1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, S, 7 lines)
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
4th of July, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Eve
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