Hop-on Hop-off New York Bus Tours

Explore NYC on this premium hop-on hop-off experience from a globally renowned brand.

• Experience NYC’s iconic energy with a 3-hour or a 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off pass by Big Bus that lets you tick off all must-see sights.
• Hop between 20 stops on two prime routes for an ultimate NYC experience with buses departing every 15-30 minutes.
• Elevate your experience with immersive tours of Brooklyn & a guided walking tour of DUMBO, or self-guided walking tours of the city!
• Relish double-decker views and let a multilingual audio guide fill your NYC ride with captivating stories while tracking your route via the app.
• With this pass, you get to set your own pace while exploring NYC's top sights like Times Square, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, and more.

Inclusions

• 3-hour/24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to Downtown & Uptown routes (based on option selected)
• 3-hour guided Brooklyn immersive tour (based on option selected)
• 60-min guided walking tour of Dumbo in Brooklyn (based on option selected)
• VOX self-guided walking tour (based on option selected)
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese & Italian
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Downtown loop (Red route)
The Downtown route highlights New York’s iconic landmarks and historic districts, focusing on essentials for first-time visitors.
Popular Stops: Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo, Empire State Building & World Trade Center

Uptown loop (Blue route)
The Uptown route emphasizes New York’s cultural, artistic, and green spaces, perfect for those interested in museums and classic city scenery.
Popular Stops: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo, Columbus Circle

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Choose safety and comfort: Visitors with mobility impairments may not be able to access the upper decks.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like guided tours, and walking tours will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Begin your NYC adventure with a budget-friendly local tour operator.

• Got 24 or 48 hours to spend in New York? Explore the city and its most popular attractions with an economical hop-on hop-off bus pass by TopView.
• Enjoy a complete city overview and the flexibility of hopping between 23 stops along one or two routes, as many times as you want.
• Relish a free Butterbeer at the iconic Harry Potter store, get a 2-hour extension on your bike rental, and explore the Skyscraper Museum.
• Discover NYC's rich history with a GPS-enabled audio guide in 11 languages, enjoy a celebrity audio channel, and track your route on the app!
• Discover New York’s iconic spots! Stroll through Central Park's greenery, witness the towering Empire State Building, and Times Square’s buzzing energy.

Inclusions

• 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to Uptown & Downtown routes (based on option selected)
• Central Park bike rental
• 1 Butterbeer at Harry Potter store
• Entry to Skyscraper Museum
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian & Hebrew
• Free earphones
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Downtown Route (Red Route)

- First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Times Square North)

- Last bus: 4:45pm from stop #1 (Times Square North)

- Frequency: Every 20 to 25 mins

- Popular Stops: Times Square, Empire State Building, Soho

Uptown Route (Blue Route)

- First bus: 10am from stop #23 (Radio City)

- Last bus: 4pm from stop #23 (Radio City)

- Frequency: Every 1 hour

- Popular Stops: Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park Zoo, Carnegie Hall

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• For wheelchair accommodation, please contact the operator one day prior to your tour.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets like bike rental offers will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

• These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 12 March, 2026.
• These tickets are valid until 12 March, 2026.

Ride a bus to NYC's top sights, soar high at the Empire State & enjoy a scenic cruise!

• See NYC's top sights as many times as you like with a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering flexible routes and stops at over 40 iconic landmarks.
• With buses every 15 to 30 minutes, sightsee at your own pace and enjoy audio commentary, making sights come alive with immersive stories.
• Ascend to the 86th-floor observation deck of the Empire State Building for breathtaking 360° views of the Manhattan skyline and beyond.
• Embark on a guided 60-minute Liberty Midtown Cruise or a 90-minute Landmarks Cruise, offering close-up views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, & the Brooklyn Bridge.
• The Uptown route offers views of Central Park’s serene landscapes and The Met’s world-class art, while Downtown showcases the vibrant energy of Times Square and the financial hub of Wall Street.

Inclusions

Hop-on Hop-off Tour

• 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
• Access to Downtown Red & Uptown Blue routes
• Audio guide in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish & Portuguese
• Complimentary headphones

Empire State Building

• Admission to 86th-floor observation deck of Empire State Building

Circle Line Cruise

• 60-min Liberty Midtown Cruise OR 90-minute Landmarks Cruise with Live English Guide (based on option selected)
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, & Japanese

Exclusions

• Food & beverages
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Uptown Blue Route
The Uptown route takes you through scenic green spaces, world-class cultural institutions, and historic neighborhoods rich in art and architecture.
Popular stops: Central Park, Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met), Carnegie Hall

Downtown Red Route
The Downtown route explores bustling commercial districts, historic landmarks, and vibrant waterfront areas with stunning city views.
Popular stops: Times Square, Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center

• The hop-on hop-off tour is wheelchair accessible.
• Strollers must be folded and stowed on the lower deck of the bus.
• The 48-hour pass must be used across 2 consecutive days.
• The hop-on hop-off tour does not operate on Nov 24 (Thanksgiving) and Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve). Occasionally, severe weather or special events might affect service.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before the cruise departure time as the seats are first-come, first-serve.
• All boats feature an onboard café and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows.
• Show your valid Big Bus ticket to avail the free ice cream at the Harry Potter Store.
• Children aged 2 years and under travel for free. All children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.