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New York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

TourTruth score 3.8 out of 10

Below average

126 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore New York at your own pace with panoramic bus views, Downtown and Uptown routes, and stops near the city’s best-known sights.

About this tour

See New York City from above street level, then step off whenever a landmark catches your eye. This flexible, self-guided New York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour connects the city’s Downtown and Uptown routes, pairing panoramic views with the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Ride past familiar sights and hop off near Times Square, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and more. Recorded narration in 11 languages adds context along the way, with earphones provided. Your pass also includes admission to the Skyscraper Museum, a free tankard of butterbeer at the Harry Potter Store, and a Central Park bike rental extension that gives you two hours for the price of one.

Use the designated stops to shape your day, whether you want to stay aboard for the views or pause to explore. Buses run on a set schedule, and traffic or weather can affect wait times. Book your New York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and make the city your own.

Highlights

  • Admire panoramic city views from the open-top bus
  • Explore Downtown and Uptown at your own pace
  • Hop off near Times Square, Central Park, and other major sights
  • Enjoy a flexible, self-guided way to see New York

What's included

Included

  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off rides on Downtown and Uptown routes during pass duration
  • Recorded narration in 11 languages and earphones
  • Skyscraper Museum admission
  • Free tankard of butterbeer at the Harry Potter Store
  • Central Park bike rental 2-hour extension

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; check accessibility at individual stops
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Strollers and service animals are allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hop on and off at designated stops throughout the day
  • Buses follow a set schedule; wait times may vary with traffic or weather
  • Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 2.17 from 126 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 3.8.

Provider rating distribution in New York City

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  • Viator

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