Classic Ticket + Empire State Building

Extra Hygiene Measures

The health and safety of our staff and customers is our number 1 priority, so we've introduced a number of enhanced health and safety measures. We are continuously following government advice and requirements of the local health authorities.

Explore Downtown

Take a bite of the Big Apple on our red route

Get to the beating heart of NYC on our Explore Downtown route. You'll be right in the midst of it as you travel through iconic areas like Times Square, 5th Avenue, Broadway and Wall Street. Look up to see the city's famous skyscrapers, and enjoy fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island from the Westside Highway.

Explore Uptown

Visit Midtown and the Upper East Side on our blue route.

Discover the cultural capital of Manhattan on our Explore Uptown route. We pass some of the must-see museums, galleries and theaters, from the Met to Madison Square Garden. Take in the sights of Central Park and Madison Avenue, and enjoy top-deck views of the hustle and bustle of Times Square. Bring Manhattan to life with educational commentary, giving you an insider's perspective on the city that never sleeps.

Pre-recorded Commentary

Available in 10 languages on all buses.

Languages included: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, Korean and Russian. Listen in via complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus.

Timed & Dated Tours

Before you can board the bus, you will need to pre-book a time and date for your tour.

You can do this through our online booking portal (which will be provided in your confirmation email), or with our staff at the departure locations. Please see our Service Information for further details on tour times and departure locations.

Health & Safety at ESB

Reduce the risk of COVID-19.

You can make your visit everything you imagined and more while remaining safe during your time at the Empire State Building. Follow these measures to reduce the risk associated with COVID-19: Health & Safety protocol

Free Mobile App

Now with live bus arrival times!

Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with Big Bus Tours.

Get $10 back when you pay with Mastercard

Use your Mastercard to pay for your Big Bus tickets, and receive $10 back in statement credit for every $20 you spend on qualifying NYC experiences, including Big Bus Tours New York. You'll receive up to $100 in statement credits per cardholder. Please note: this promotion is valid until 31 March, 2021, and prior to making a purchase you must fill in this form to authorize Mastercard to monitor your transactions at participating partners in order to provide your statement credit.