Name: 1-Day Tour, Empire State & Liberty Cruise | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.0 (8112 reviews)

Highlights

Enjoy a 1-day sightseeing bus tour of New York, then ride to the 86th floor of the Empire State Building to see New York from up high. If that wasn't all, you can take in fabulous views of Lady Liberty on the Circle Line Liberty Cruise.

Entry to the Empire State Building

Majestic views from an Art-Deco icon.

A must-see for any visitor to New York City, the Empire State Building is world-famous for its spectacular 360-degree views, majestic Art Deco design, and iconic presence in the history of film, literature and music. Included in your ticket is access to the 86th floor main observation deck. T&Cs: Please redeem ticket vouchers at the ticket booth located on the second level of the Empire State Building. For opening hours and further details, please see our Empire State Building Experience Page.

Sightseeing Cruise

See the famous sights from the water.

Take an express Circle Line cruise to enjoy spectacular views of Lady Liberty and many more New York landmarks from prime position on the water. Cruises last 1 hour and feature an onboard cafe and full bar, restrooms, outdoor deck space, air conditioning and indoor seating with large windows. It's recommended that you arrive 30 minutes before your chosen departure time. See timetables here.

Hop-on, hop-off

Explore the Big Apple at your own pace.

Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the flexibility to plan your own itinerary and explore the best of New York’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready.

Pre-recorded Commentary

Available in 6 languages on all buses.

Tune in to our pre-recorded commentary during your tour. Our engaging virtual guides will entertain you with incredible facts and stories about New York's history, landmarks, famous figures and more! Listen in via complimentary headphones distributed when you board the bus. Commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian.

Downtown Loop

Take a bite of the Big Apple on our red route

Get to the beating heart of NYC on our Downtown Loop (Red 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.

Uptown Loop

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

Discover the cultural capital of Manhattan on our Uptown Loop (Blue 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.

See all the top Landmarks

Big Bus gives you the best view of all New York's famous sights.

Our New York routes have been carefully designed to show you New York's best landmarks and attractions, including the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park.

Bike Rental Offer

Discover New York City with Unlimited Biking

This ticket includes a special offer with Unlimited Biking, NYC's premier cycle hire company. When you rent for 1 hour (minimum) you'll receive an extra hour free bike rental! Alternatively, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour. All rentals include a helmet, a lock, a basket and a map. Offer available at Unlimited Biking locations: Brooklyn Bridge (38 Park Row) & Columbus Circle (346 West 57th St.).

Check Service

Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates

Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.

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.

Flexible Ticket

If your circumstances change and you need to amend your ticket, we’ll need to know at least 72 hours before your tour.

The quickest way to make changes to your booking is by downloading the Big Bus Tours app and chatting with our friendly Customer Service team.

2 Routes

Our New York Sightseeing Routes

Discover the sights of NYC with Big Bus Tours. Our bus tour routes will introduce you to the city's most famous landmarks and attractions, with pre-recorded commentary given by our expert virtual guides. Explore must-see sights such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, One World Trade Center and more.

Downtown Loop (Red)

With pre-recorded commentary.

Tours depart Stop #1: 9:30am–4:30pm

Frequency: 15–20 minutes

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Uptown Loop (Blue)

With pre-recorded commentary.

Tours depart Stop #11: 10:00am–4:00pm

Frequency: 60 minutes

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MoMA
Museum of the City of New York
Madame Tussauds
The Frick Collection
The Whitney Museum
Chelsea Piers
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
Central Park Zoo
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
Lincoln Center
The High Line
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
United Nations Headquarters

South Street Seaport

Statue of Liberty
The Battery
40 Wall Street/Trump Building
Brooklyn Bridge
Wall Street
Grant's Tomb
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Woolworth Building
Columbus Circle
Union Square
Washington Square
Chrysler Building
Times Square
One World Observatory / World Trade Center
Central Park
Bryant Park
Radiator Building
Empire State Building
Broadway
Chinatown
Flatiron Building
Guggenheim Museum
Strawberry Fields
Apollo Theater
Trinity Church
9/11 Memorial Museum
Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Harlem Market
Macy's Department Store
Rockefeller Center
Fifth Avenue
SoHo

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Concierge Choice Award - Best Tour 2018
Recognizing exceptional experiences for NYC visitors.

Big Bus Tours is the largest operator of open-top bus sightseeing tours in the world, providing sightseeing tours in 22 cities across four continents.