Best of · NEW YORK CITY
Downtown, uptown and Brooklyn are three separate loops, and not every pass carries all of them. These 15 say which lines are included, how long the whole circuit takes and what the night run adds.
Use Big Bus New York for a first look at Manhattan from an open-top double-decker. Choose a half-day, 24, 48, or 72-hour ticket, hear commentary in six languages, and hop off near the 9/11 Memorial, Battery Park, Broadway, Museum Mile, and more. The app tracks buses in real time.
“It was great to hear about the city as we drive through each section.”
Ride an open-top double-decker bus through Midtown, Downtown, and Uptown Manhattan with recorded commentary, live tracking, and flexible hop-on hop-off access. A 24-hour ticket covers Downtown, while 48- and 72-hour options add Uptown, Brooklyn, and self-guided walks.
“My sister and I spent the weekend in NYC, and since it was her first time visiting, we decided to try the hop‑on hop‑off bus tour. It turned out to be such a wonderful experience. We both absolutely loved it. We learned so much about the city—insights and stories we never would have discovered on our own. It truly made our trip even more memorable.”
Travel by bus from Midtown through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn with guides such as Chris Lee, Jim, Solange, and Kevin. See the Apollo Theater, Yankee Stadium, Unisphere, Bushwick murals, Hasidic Williamsburg, and Brooklyn Bridge views before finishing in Chinatown and Little Italy.
“This was sooo much fun! I thought it would feel long but it didn’t. The tour guide was phenomenal and hilarious.”
Travel from New York to Washington DC by air-conditioned bus or van with an English or Spanish guide. See Arlington Cemetery, the Lincoln and Vietnam memorials, White House, Capitol, and National Mall, then enjoy 90 minutes of free time. Guides such as David, José, and Augustin bring history to life.
“Plenty of content on the tour and stops for refreshments and bathroom breaks. Tour guide were very pleasant and had a laugh with the large group, also very informative and learnt a lot from the tour. I would certainly recommend it to anyone going to New York.”
This 90-minute TopView® bus ride leaves Times Square at 6:00 or 8:00 PM, passing Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Brooklyn. You get skyline views and commentary, but seating, headphones, weather, and bus delays can shape the experience.
“We had a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and fun! The view were incredible. Love every second of the trip!”
Ride from Manhattan to Dyker Heights with an English-speaking guide, walk past the neighborhood’s biggest holiday displays, then stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos. Guides such as Matt, Jorge, Antonio, and Mike add city history and humor along the way. The tour ends near Bryant Park.
“Amazing!!!!!!!! I loved our tour guide and driver. Best experience”
Cover Midtown, Central Park, SoHo, Chinatown, Wall Street, and the Hudson River in about four hours. A local guide such as Tom, Garrett, or Bryant provides lively city stories while a climate-controlled bus handles the long stretches between photo stops.
“Percy was super awesome! She was knowledgeable and fun. We truly enjoyed the entire tour. We loved all of the stops. We highly recommend it!”
Spend five hours touring Manhattan by bus or minivan with an English, German, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide. See Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Little Italy, Chinatown, Wall Street, Battery Park, and the World Trade Center, with walking stops and time for photos. Guides such as Erica, John, Stefan, and Ulli have earned especially strong praise.
“My friends and I really enjoyed the tour & our guide John. He was very friendly & super informative. He made us laugh and answered any question we threw at him. Above all, his patience with 6 crazy Texas ladies was above & beyond. Selfies & group shots everywhere along with a few tumbles from a couple of the ladies all the while keeping a smile on his face the whole time. He explained the history of the city with all the stops we made thoroughly and we walked away feeling like we knew the city a lot better. I would highly recommend this tour! We felt it was very…”
Spend about 3.5 hours touring more than 40 *Sex and the City* filming locations with guides such as Lou, Lara, Hannah, or Christine. See Carrie’s brownstone, Buddakan, the Meatpacking District, and Onieal’s, where you can buy a cosmo. Most stops are brief, with much of the tour viewed from the coach.
“Lou our host was so knowledgeable, fun and kind. We loved getting to see parts of SATC but also NYC! Would definitely recommend.”
Travel from Midtown to Dyker Heights with a live English or German-speaking guide, then walk among Brooklyn’s extravagant Christmas displays. The route includes a sunset stop by the Statue of Liberty, a Brooklyn Bridge Park skyline stop, and a final drive past New York’s illuminated waterfront.
“Delayed getting to town and missed our tour. I figured we were out the tickets but these guys got us in next day, really good folks. We were on the bilingual German tour with a bunch of overseas folks and that made it even more fun. The tour guide, Greg I think, was really good. Personable and knowledgible. After Dyker Heights we stopped at DUMBO under the bridge and got some really good pictures of the family with the skyline in the background. They had us on comfortable tour busses, warm and inside, not the rickety 2 story busses where you sit outside on top. I would do the tour…”
Ride from Times Square to Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights for a guided walk among extravagant Christmas displays, then stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park for skyline photos. Guides such as Daniel, Steve, and Alan add New York stories along the way. The four-hour tour runs in rain or snow.
“The tour was great. The guide was very knowledgeable and easy to follow. Enjoyed the entire tour.”
THE RIDE turns Midtown Manhattan into a moving theater. From tiered side-facing seats, you follow two comedic hosts past Times Square, Broadway, Central Park, Grand Central, and Bryant Park while five to seven street performances unfold outside. It suits families and theater fans who want sightseeing with a playful twist.
“A truly unique experience. Completely different to anything we have done before. Would highly recommend this for all ages.”
Spend three hours visiting Sex and the City filming locations across Manhattan, from Carrie’s apartment and Fifth Avenue to Buddakan and Scout, the bar linked to Steve and Aidan. Actor guides such as Lou, Hannah, and Ryhan add show trivia, city stories, and plenty of humor.
“Our guide Hannah was just excellent 👌 she explains everything about STC by heart and with passion. We had a great time, thanks and Ding Dong 🫶👌❣️”
Meet your guide in Greenwich Village for a 4.5-hour Brooklyn food tour by climate-controlled bus. Taste pizza, kielbasa, pierogi, falafel, shawarma, cannoli, chocolate, and more while visiting Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vegetarian options require advance notice.
“It was fun and the guide did a great job! Got a real sense of Brooklyn. There really wasn't any walking, though.”
Start near Times Square at 5:30 pm for a four-and-a-half-hour evening tour by small bus and on foot. See Hudson Yards, the High Line, Wall Street, Pier 17, Grand Central, and Rockefeller Center. A glass-topped bus, bottled water, and live narration are included.
“We had a wonderful experience with Nathan and Juan. I did a day time and night time Tour and would highly recommend seeing NY at night time as well.”
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