Big Bus New York: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Hours
Downtown – Red Route – 9 am to 5 pm
Uptown – Blue Route – 10 to 5 pm
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate up to 650 pounds are available. If you require an accessible vehicle, please let us know in the “Special Requirements” box at checkout.

Explore New York’s iconic landmarks at your own pace with Big Bus’s Hop-On Hop-Off Tour. Discover the city’s charm effortlessly.

Address

New York, New York, 10036

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Getting There

Downtown - Red Route

M&M'S New York Stop 1 - 7th Ave & W 48th St
W 42nd St and Broadway Stop 2 - Times Square East
5th Avenue & West 32nd Street Stop 3 - Empire State Building / KoreaTown ( (in front of CVS Pharmacy)
5th Ave & W 23rd St Stop 4 - Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop)
West Broadway & Spring Street Stop 5 - SoHo (in front of the Nike Store)
100 Lafayette St Stop 6 - Chinatown / Little Italy (near corner with Walker Street)
Park Row & Beekman St Stop 7 - Brooklyn Bridge (across from 33 Park Row)
SAMC360 Stop 8 - Wall Street / Charging Bull (Southwest corner near Rector St)
State St/Bridge St Stop 9 - Statue of Liberty / Battery Park (in front of the 1 Train Subway Entrance)
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises Stop 10 - 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)


Uptown - Blue Route

W 42nd St and Broadway Stop 2 - Times Square East (*in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
7th Avenue & West 50th Street Stop 11 - Times Square North (in front of Majectic Deli)
5th Avenue & East 83rd Street Stop 12 - The Metropolitan Museum of Art (outside the museum near 83rd St)
5th Avenue & East 66th Street Stop 13 - Central Park Zoo (opposite 845 5th Ave)
Central Park South & Columbus Circle Stop 14 - Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Maine Monument)

Address

New York, New York, 10036

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Explore NYC at Your Own Pace with Big Bus New York

Big Bus New York’s Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-Top Bus is an excellent way to explore the lively city that never sleeps. Climb on a double-decker bus and enjoy unsurpassed panoramic views of New York’s prominent sites. Big Bus tours provide a front-row seat to the towering heights of the Empire State Building, the awe-inspiring presence of the Statue of Liberty, and the architectural marvel of Rockefeller Center.

But Big Bus is more than simply passive sightseeing. This trip allows you to explore the city at your own speed. With various routes crisscrossing Manhattan, Uptown, and Downtown, you may get off at any location that piques your attention. Big Bus allows you to choose your route, whether you want to spend a few hours browsing the world’s finest museums, getting lost in the colorful energy of Times Square, or meandering through the quaint districts. Once you’ve got your fill of wandering, simply get back on the next bus and continue your trip. This comfy and versatile alternative is great for busy tourists who want to optimize their time in New York City without the hassle of navigating public transit or getting stuck in traffic.

 

Attractions/ Landmarks Based on Bus Route

Downtown – Red Route
  1. M&M’S New York

    Stop 1 – 7th Ave & W 48th St
  2. W 42nd St and Broadway

  3. 5th Avenue & West 32nd Street

    Stop 3 – Empire State Building / KoreaTown ( (in front of CVS Pharmacy)
  4. 5th Ave & W 23rd St

    Stop 4 – Flatiron District (in front of Eisenbergs Sandwich Shop)
  5. West Broadway & Spring Street

    Stop 5 – SoHo (in front of the Nike Store)
  6. 100 Lafayette St

    Stop 6 – Chinatown / Little Italy (near corner with Walker Street)
  7. Park Row & Beekman St

    Stop 7 – Brooklyn Bridge (across from 33 Park Row)
  8. SAMC360

    Stop 8 – Wall Street / Charging Bull (Southwest corner near Rector St)
  9. State St/Bridge St

    Stop 9 – Statue of Liberty / Battery Park (in front of the 1 Train Subway Entrance)
  10. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

    Stop 10 – 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)

 

Uptown – Blue Route
  1. W 42nd St and Broadway

    Stop 2 – Times Square East (*in front of the Knickerbocker Hotel)
  2. 7th Avenue & West 50th Street

    Stop 11 – Times Square North (in front of Majectic Deli)
  3. 5th Avenue & East 83rd Street

    Stop 12 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art (outside the museum near 83rd St)
  4. 5th Avenue & East 66th Street

    Stop 13 – Central Park Zoo (opposite 845 5th Ave)
  5. Central Park South & Columbus Circle

    Stop 14 – Columbus Circle (Southwest corner of Central Park, next to Maine Monument)

 

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  • Big Bus Tours allows you to hop on and off at your leisure while seeing New York City’s greatest sights!
  • Awesome commentary and panoramic views provide a distinct viewpoint of the city.
  • Explore hidden jewels and must-see locations with our thorough uptown and downtown tours.
  • Enhance your experience with frequent departures and unique offers.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Our live guides and pre-recorded commentary will communicate upcoming stops. You can also download our free App for more information on routes and times, and what to see and do at each stop location.

No pets are allowed onboard the bus, except ADA service animals.

No food or alcohol is permitted onboard the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.