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Highlights
Discover unforgettable views of New York City from above and below with our Essential 1-Day Tour + Empire State Building ticket. Hop on our Big Bus Tour to explore the sights of Manhattan, then hop off to head up to the Empire State Building's main observatory deck on the 86th floor, offering 360-degree views of New York, Brooklyn, Queens and beyond.
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.
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.
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 Grand Central Terminal . 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 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.
Bike Rental Offer
Rent for 1 hour, get 2 extra free!
Big Bus is proud to partner with Bike Rent NYC. Simply present your ticket at any Bike Rent NYC location and receive two hours free with the purchase of a one hour bike rental. Redeem between 8:00am–8:00pm at any Bike Rent Location: 203 W 58th St New York, NY 10019 | 40 W 55th St New York, NY 10019 | 117 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019. Use the Carnegie Hall Stop on our Big Bus Uptown Tour (Blue Loop).
Free Pizza Slice
From the Central Park Café.
Really? A free slice? Yep, just present your Big Bus Tours ticket at the Central Park Café and receive a free slice of pizza - enjoy! The Central Park Café is located at 910 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019. Hop off att the Carnegie Hall Stop on our Big Bus Uptown Tour (Blue Loop).
Free Butterbeer Ice Cream
From the Harry Potter Store.
Stop for a delicious Butterbeer ice cream at the Harry Potter store! This bonus is included with this ticket - simply present it to staff at the Harry Potter store to redeem the offer. The Harry Potter store is located at 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010. Hop off at the Flatiron District Stop on our Big Bus Downtown Tour (Red Loop).
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!
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.
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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