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NYC Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, Ferry, or Night Tour

3 hours
New York City, USA

About this activity

Choose your own start time for this New York City hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. After redeeming your pass at a tourism office in Times Square, make your way to the starting location of your chosen route. With bus stops in every part of the city, it’s a breeze to find the location closest to you to begin your tour. Audio commentary provides information about New York City attractions and history as you admire the views from the first-level windows or second-level deck. Ride past the top sights in your selected borough, like the Empire State Building or Wall Street, getting off at any of the stops that catch your interest. Hop on or off at any time in your selected time period, making it easy to fit this tour into your schedule. 1-day and 2-day tickets also include a nighttime tour and ferry tour for added value.

Highlights

  • Don’t worry about public transportation—bus routes cover most of the city 
  • Ideal overview of the city for first-time visitors
  • Multiple routes and time frames leave you with plenty of options

Full description

If you’re looking for New York City sightseeing options, this hop-on hop-off bus tour has you covered. Choose from three boroughs, 1-, 2-, or 3-day tickets, and bonus excursions such as a nighttime sightseeing tour and a ferry excursion to create your perfect New York City sightseeing experience. Or, combine them all into a single comprehensive sightseeing experience for the ultimate New York City vacation—no taxis or subways needed.

Included / Excluded

  • 1 day hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Multilingual audio commentary and headphones
  • Discount booklet on local attractions, eateries, bars, and shops
  • Access to up to 43 stops on 1 or 2 routes
  • Ferry tour (if ticket selected)
  • Night tour (if ticket selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting point

Location Name: For this tour, you must redeem your bus ticket at one of the allocated ticket redemption points, prior to boarding the bus tour. Please bring either an electronic copy or printed copy of your voucher to the chosen redemption point. Please redeem your bus ticket at one of the following locations • Gray Line Visitors Centre, 777 8th Avenue • Pier 78, 38th Street & 12th Avenue (Hop On Hop Off Boat Tickets only) Location Address: Uptown Route Stop 1: Hell's Kitchen - 42nd St & 8th Ave  Downtown Route Stop 1: Times Square North - Corner of 57th St & 7th Ave Night Tour  There are 3 boarding locations for this tour:  Times Square North - 47th St and 7th Ave  Times Square South - 41st St and 7th Ave  Empire State Building - 32nd St and 5th Ave Hop On Hop Off Ferry Board the ferry at one of these 2 stops: Pier 78 - 38th St. and 12th Ave Financial District - 199 Vesey St Indicazioni stradali: • Presenta il voucher per ricevere le carte d'imbarco Return Location: The loop is completed by returning to the tour's starting point.

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted for this tour
For the ferry tour, passengers must board at Pier 78, West 38th Street and 12th Avenue
Ferry tour operates between 10am–4pm, departing every 90 minutes
The Night Tour runs every day from 6:30pm - 8:30pm (6:00pm - 7:00pm during Winter season). Duration - 90 minutes. Departure point - 42nd Street & 8th Avenue.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
All customers must exchange their voucher at 7th Avenue & W 48th Street (Outside M&M World & Majestic Deli) to board the bus. Currently boarding Big Bus branded buses.
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
Most travelers can participate
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