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New York City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

TourTruth score 2.5 out of 10

Below average

578 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 1 day
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Take in New York’s skyline from an open-top bus and hop off near Manhattan landmarks, neighborhoods, and museums at your own pace.

About this tour

See New York from the open-air upper deck of a double-decker bus, with the freedom to step off whenever a landmark or neighborhood catches your eye. This New York City hop-on hop-off bus tour pairs broad skyline views with flexible sightseeing across Manhattan.

Choose the downtown or uptown route, then explore at your own pace. The downtown loop passes Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Flatiron District, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge, Wall Street, Battery Park, and the World Trade Center. The uptown route includes the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo, Columbus Circle, and Carnegie Hall. Stay aboard for a full loop or hop off near the sights you want to visit, then continue when you’re ready. An audio guide in six languages adds context along the way, and the open-top deck offers a clear view of the city’s streets and skyline. A night tour option is also noted among the highlights.

Your 24-hour ticket makes it easy to shape the day around your interests. Choose a route and discover New York City from a fresh perspective on this New York City hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Highlights

  • Admire New York’s skyline from an open-top, double-decker bus
  • Hop off near landmarks including the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge
  • Explore neighborhoods from Little Italy and Chinatown to Harlem
  • See the city lights on an evening tour option
  • Choose downtown or uptown stops to explore at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, with route depending on option booked
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese
  • Headphones
  • Stops near major sights

Not included

  • Attraction tickets
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Redeem your voucher at Big Bus Tours, across from M&M World at 48th Street and 7th Avenue
  • Downtown service runs hourly from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; a full loop takes 90 minutes
  • Uptown service runs hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a full loop takes 60 minutes
  • Vouchers are valid for up to 12 months from the selected travel date
  • Pets and smoking are not permitted
  • Bring a passport or ID card

Frequently asked questions

How long does a full bus loop take?

The downtown loop takes 90 minutes, while the uptown loop takes 60 minutes.

How long is the ticket valid?

The ticket provides 24-hour hop-on hop-off access. The voucher can be redeemed up to 12 months from the selected travel date.

Where do I redeem my voucher?

Redeem it at Big Bus Tours, across from M&M World at 48th Street and 7th Avenue.

Which languages are available for the audio guide?

The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.

Are attraction tickets included?

No. Attraction tickets, food, and drinks are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 3.95 from 578 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 2.5.

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