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New York City Downtown and Uptown Express Pass 3 hr

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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12 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Manhattan on a 3-hour open-top bus pass, hopping off near landmarks and tracking arrivals with the TopView app.

About this tour

See Manhattan from an open-top double-decker bus and shape the day around the sights that catch your eye. This New York City Downtown and Uptown Express Pass gives you three hours to explore at your own pace, with an audio guide in 11 languages and complimentary headphones.

Hop off near landmarks such as the Empire State Building, SoHo, and Central Park, then rejoin the route when you’re ready. Unlimited access applies to all stops along the Downtown route, while the ticket covers the Downtown and Uptown bus experience. Use the TopView app to track buses in real time and plan your next stop. Buses run daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with departures every 20–25 minutes; the last bus leaves at 5:30pm. Traffic, road closures, and weather may affect service.

Enjoy New York City Downtown and Uptown from a flexible vantage point, whether you stay aboard for skyline views or hop off to explore. Book your pass and discover Manhattan on your own schedule.

Highlights

  • Admire Manhattan’s skyline from an open-top double-decker bus
  • Hop off near the Empire State Building, SoHo, and Central Park
  • Explore Downtown and Uptown at your own pace
  • Track bus arrivals in real time with the TopView app

What's included

Included

  • Hop-on hop-off Downtown and Uptown bus ticket
  • Unlimited access to all stops along the Downtown route
  • Real-time bus tracking with the TopView mobile app
  • Multilingual audio guide in 11 languages
  • Complimentary headphones for the audio guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • This is a self-paced, non-guided tour using the hop-on hop-off system.
  • Your ticket is valid only on the selected date and for a 3-hour duration.
  • Buses operate daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm; the last bus departs at 5:30pm.
  • Departures run every 20–25 minutes.
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  • Wheelchair accessibility is not guaranteed at every stop; confirm accessibility needs in advance.
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; infants and small children can ride in a stroller.
  • Service animals are allowed.
  • Service may be affected by traffic, road closures, or weather.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The ticket is valid for a 3-hour duration.

Can I hop on and off?

Yes. The ticket provides hop-on hop-off access, with unlimited access to all stops along the Downtown route.

What languages are available for the audio guide?

The audio guide is available in 11 languages, and complimentary headphones are provided.

When do the buses run?

Buses operate daily from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with departures every 20–25 minutes. The last bus departs at 5:30pm.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, but buses are not guaranteed to be accessible at every stop. Confirm your needs in advance.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.58 from 12 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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