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New York City Open-Top Bus Night Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 3.0 out of 10

Below average

6,986 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

See Times Square, the Empire State Building, and Manhattan Bridge from an open-top bus on a guided New York City night tour.

About this tour

See New York City take on a different glow from the open top of a double-decker bus. This 120-minute New York City night tour pairs illuminated landmarks with live stories from an English-speaking guide, offering a relaxed way to take in the city after dark.

Settle in for views of Times Square, the Empire State Building, and the historic Flatiron Building. The route crosses the Manhattan Bridge for sweeping skyline views and photo opportunities, then continues up the Avenue of the Americas past Macy's and Radio City Music Hall. Along the way, your guide shares insights into the city's history and culture, plus tips for places to eat, shop, and explore. Recorded commentary is also available in six languages. A complimentary beer or wine at Planet Hollywood adds a welcome pause to the evening.

Arrive 15 minutes early to redeem or activate your ticket and secure a seat; boarding is first come, first served. This is a continuous sightseeing tour, not a hop-on hop-off service. Take your place up top and discover New York City night tour views that are especially memorable after sunset.

Highlights

  • Admire Times Square and the Empire State Building glowing after dark
  • Cross the Manhattan Bridge for skyline views and photo opportunities
  • Hear stories and local tips from a live guide
  • Enjoy a complimentary beer or wine at Planet Hollywood

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour night tour by open-top double-decker bus
  • One free drink, beer or wine, at Planet Hollywood
  • Live guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Arrive 15 minutes before departure; seating is first come, first served, so arrive early
  • Redeem your voucher outside M&M World at 7th Avenue and West 48th Street
  • Activate your ticket in the Big Bus app or with Big Bus staff
  • This is not a hop-on hop-off tour
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  • Live guide is in English; recorded commentary is available in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, and German
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.17 on Viator and 4.21 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.

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 3.0.

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