Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4 (8112 reviews)

Discover all the most iconic New York sights with our Essential 48-hour New York sightseeing bus tour ticket! Hop-on and hop-off as much as you like for the duration of your ticket. Your ticket also includes our New York Night Tour, which showcases the best of the Big Apple lit up after dark.

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Adult

From US$83.00 (Full price from US$87.00)
Child 3–12

From US$73.00 (Full price from US$77.00)

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What's included? Where does it go?

Hop-on, hop-off

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.

Routes

Downtown Loop (Red)

With pre-recorded commentary.
- Operates 9:00am-4:30pm
- Frequency: 30 mins
See full timetable
Uptown Loop (Blue)

With pre-recorded commentary.
- Operates 10:00am-4:00pm
- Frequency: 60 mins
See full timetable

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FAQs

Are accommodations available for persons with disabilities?

Yes, 100% of our New York fleet is wheelchair accessible. The wheelchair lifts on our vehicles have a maximum capacity of 650 pounds. If you require a different accommodation, please contact us 48 hours prior to your planned tour commencement so we can make arrangements for an accommodation. Please note that messages left on the office general voicemail do not constitute confirmed arrangements. Please also note that passengers with mobility impairments may not be able to access the upper deck on our buses. We cannot guarantee the accessibility of the various attractions along the tour.

How will I know where to get off?

The pre-recorded commentary on the bus will announce each stop by number and location as the bus approaches. Please refer to our routes & maps information to plan which stops you would like to hop off at.

How long does the tour take?

Tour duration can fluctuate according to the season. Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on full circuit times* for each loop.

*Note: please allow yourself more time if you plan to hop off the bus and explore.

Which days do the tours operate?

Big Bus Tours New York operates every day except Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve (December 31). Occasionally severe weather and special event days could affect service. Please see our service information for up-to-date details.

What is the child ticketing policy?

Passengers aged between 3 and 12 years must travel on a child ticket. All passengers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a passenger over the age of 15. Children aged 2 years and under may travel free of charge. Strollers must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.

What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Essential Ticket

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