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NYC Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

TourTruth score 2.6 out of 10

Below average

386 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New York by 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus, visit the Empire State Building deck, and ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands.

About this tour

See New York City from the street, the skyline, and the harbor with one flexible sightseeing ticket. This NYC Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour pairs a 48-hour Big Bus pass for Downtown and Uptown with admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck and, if selected, a ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island.

Ride the bus between city sights and hop off whenever you want to explore. Then head to the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor deck for sweeping views across the city. The ferry brings you to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, where an audio tour offers context for the landmarks and their stories. The ferry runs from Battery Park between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; redeem your voucher with Big Bus Tours staff before going to the terminal. Book your Empire State Building visit time and date in advance using the link on your voucher or with staff at Stop #1. Access to the Statue of Liberty’s interior monument and museum is not included.

Choose your own order and pace, and take in New York from multiple perspectives. Book the NYC Empire State, Statue of Liberty, and Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour for an easy way to connect these iconic experiences.

Highlights

  • Ride Big Bus routes through Downtown and Uptown, hopping off to explore
  • Admire sweeping city views from the Empire State Building’s 86th-floor observation deck
  • Cruise by ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island
  • Explore the city at your own pace with a flexible combo ticket

What's included

Included

  • Bike rental discount: rent 1 hour and receive 1 hour free
  • Digital audio commentary in multiple languages
  • Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferry, if option selected
  • Big Bus 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour on Downtown and Uptown loops
  • Admission to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
  • Audio tour for Liberty and Ellis Islands

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Access to the Statue of Liberty interior monument or museum

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
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  • The ferry operates from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with regular departures from Battery Park
  • Redeem your voucher with a Big Bus Tours staff member before going to the ferry terminal
  • The ferry visits Liberty Island and Ellis Island; interior monument and museum access are not included
  • Book an Empire State Building visit time and date through the link on your voucher or with staff at Stop #1

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bus ticket include?

The ticket includes 48-hour access to Big Bus Downtown and Uptown loops.

Is the Statue of Liberty ferry included?

The ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island is included if you select that option.

Can I visit the Statue of Liberty monument interior?

No. Interior monument and museum access are not included.

Do I need to book an Empire State Building time?

Yes. Pre-book a visit time and date using the link on your voucher or with staff at Stop #1.

Where do I redeem my ferry voucher?

Redeem it with a Big Bus Tours staff member before heading to the ferry terminal.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 3.37 on Viator and 3.78 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • 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 2.6.

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