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Highlights
See the icons in a New York minute! If you’re looking for an overview of Manhattan, our Discover Ticket + Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry is the perfect choice. See Manhattan's top landmarks on our Downtown bus tour loop. In addition, this combo includes a Ferry Ticket to the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Islands.
Ferry to Liberty & Ellis Islands
See the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
A trip to New York wouldn't be complete without visiting the world-famous Statue of Liberty National Monument, and historic Ellis Island (home to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum). T&Cs: The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry operates from 9:00am to 3:00pm with regular departures from Battery Park. You will need to redeem your ticket voucher with a Big Bus Tours staff member before heading to the ferry terminal. On arrival you will need to pass through a security checkpoint before boarding the ferry, but do not join this line without first retrieving your ferry ticket. Please allow 30 minutes prior to boarding for this security check. This ticket includes a ferry journey to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, but not interior monument or museum access. Please note that our retail price includes an USD$2.00 per person transaction fee.
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.
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.
Free Mobile App
Now with live bus arrival times!
Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion to your sightseeing adventure. Our new live bus arrival times feature shows you exactly where the bus is along the route, along with an ETA for your nearest stop! This gives you the freedom to make the most of your time exploring. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, stop images, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers and more. Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with the Big Bus Tours App!
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Plan ahead for your tour with our service updates.
Visit our Service Information Page for up-to-date information about our current service.
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.
Fully Flexible Bus Ticket
You can change your bus tour date for free!
This bus tour ticket is fully flexible, which means you can change your bus tour date to another date for free! To change your bus tour date, please contact us to speak to our friendly Customer Service team. To learn more, visit our Flexible Tickets page.
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.
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- 3-hour Brooklyn panoramic bus tour:
- Live guide
- Dumbo walking tour
- Dumbo photoshoot
- Chocolate tasting at Jacques Torres
- Return transfers from Midtown
Includes
- 1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
- Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
- Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry
- Empire State Building Standard Entry
- Bike rental offer
- Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
Includes
- 1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
- Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
- Circle Line Liberty Cruise
- Bike rental offer
- Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
Includes
- 1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
- Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
- Empire State Building Standard Entry
- Bike rental offer
- Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
Includes
- 1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
- Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
- Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry
- Bike rental offer
- Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
Includes
- 2-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
- Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
- Bike rental offer
- Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
- Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tour app download
Includes
- 1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
- Uptown Loop (Blue Route)
- Bike rental offer
- Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
Includes
- 1-Day hop-on, hop-off ticket
- Fully Flexible Bus Ticket (free date change)
- Downtown Loop (Red Route)
Includes
- 2–2.5hr Holiday Lights Tour (30 Nov – 5 Jan only)
- See New York's Christmas Lights!
- Open-top double-decker buses
- See festively decorated landmarks including the Rockefeller Christmas tree, Times Square, Macy's, 5th Ave & Grand Central Terminal
- Live guides
- Free festive gift
Includes
- 2-hour Night Tour
- Live guides