Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket | New York | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.0 (8112 reviews)

Discover all the most iconic New York sights with our Essential 48-hour New York sightseeing bus tour ticket!

Adult

From US$81.00 (Full price from US$87.00)
Child 3–12

From US$71.00 (Full price from US$77.00)

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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-5:00pm
- Frequency: 15 min
See full timetable
Uptown Loop (Blue)

With pre-recorded commentary.
- Operates 10:00am- 4:00pm
- Frequency: 30 mins
See full timetable

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website, on the bus, from a trusted retailer such as your hotel concierge, or from one of our on-street staff members. Please note that for hygiene reasons we encourage you to pay with card when possible so that all parties can avoid the handling of cash.

Is the commentary available in my language?

All buses feature an entertaining and informative pre-recorded commentary in the following languages:

- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Portuguese

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.

Where can I start the tour?

You can hop on at any Big Bus stop. To find the stop closest to you, please click here.

Tell me about Big Bus Tours New York

Welcome to Big Bus Tours New York! We're proud to offer exciting sightseeing tours of the Big Apple on our open-top double-decker buses, giving you the opportunity to discover all the city's famous landmarks with ease and comfort. During our tours, you'll be entertained by our pre-recorded on-board commentary, available in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and Italian via complimentary headphones. Feel free to hop on and hop off the bus from any of our stops to visit the landmarks and attractions that capture your interest, or get comfortable and stay on board for the entire tour - the choice is yours! There are 2 tour routes available: the Uptown Loop (Blue Route) and Downtown loop (Red Route) tours.

Essential Ticket

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