Explore the best of New York City — Downtown, Uptown, Brooklyn and New York at Night — on narrated, hop-on hop-off, double-decker bus tours. Over three days, see everything the Big Apple has to offer. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Harlem and the Apollo Theater. See Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Central Park. Then cross the Brooklyn Bridge to discover Battery Park and more. Get to know the sights and sounds of New York City in customized fashion, with live onboard commentary from a professional tour conductor. One meal is included.

Take a hop-on hop-off bus tour around New York City
See many of the city’s famous sites and locations
Enjoy live, onboard commentary
Select from a morning or afternoon departure time
Fun for the entire family
One meal is included

What's Included

Big Bus Downtown Hop-on hop-off tour
St Patrick's Cathedral Official Audio Tour

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

What To Expect

Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus

12 Stops

7 Points of Interest

Duration: 1 day

Operating Schedule: Pass valid for 24 hours

49 South St

Museum Mile

Times Square

Empire State Building

Greenwich Village

World Trade Center

Battery Park City

United Nations Secretariat Building

9/11 Memorial Pools

South Street

United Nations Plaza

Rockefeller Center

Points of interest passed by on this route

Central Park

Times Square

Empire State Building

The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Statue of Liberty

United Nations Headquarters

Rockefeller Center

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:How often does a bus arrive at each stop during the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour?

A:A bus arrives approximately every 15-20 minutes on the Downtown (Red) route and approximately every hour on the Uptown (Blue) route.

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Q:Do I have to go to a central location to redeem my ticket for the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour?

A:You may redeem your printed or electronic ticket at any of the listed bus stops.

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Q:How long is a full circle ride on the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour without getting off?

A:A full rotation on each of the Downtown (Red) and Uptown (Blue) routes is approximately 90 mins. Note: Tour duration can fluctuate according to the season.

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Q:How will I know which stop(s) to use during the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour?

A:There are live guides and pre-recorded commentary, which will communicate upcoming stops. You can also download the free App for more information on routes and times, and what to see and do at each stop location.

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Q:Is the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour wheelchair accessible?

A:Yes, wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts that can accommodate up to 650 pounds are available. If you require an accessible vehicle, please contact the local operator at the phone number on your ticket to make arrangements.

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Q:Can I bring an animal with me on the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour?

A:No pets are allowed onboard the bus, except ADA service animals.

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Q:Can I bring food or drink with me on the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour?

A:No food or alcohol is permitted onboard the bus. Non-alcoholic drinks in screw-top bottles are permitted.

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Q:Can I bring luggage on the Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus tour?

A:No, luggage is not permitted onboard the bus at this time.

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Q:Where is St. Patrick's Cathedral located?

A:St. Patrick's Cathedral is located on 5th Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in central Manhattan.

Oct 2022

Q:Can I use the Big Bus to get to St. Patrick's Cathedral?

A:St. Patrick's Cathedral is approximately a ten-minute walk from the Times Square North bus stop (straight down E 50th).

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Reviews

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No St Patrick’s

kevin_w, Feb 2024

Would have liked a warning that the exit for St Patrick’s Cathedral was coming soon. We never got to see St Patrick’s, a waste of money 😢

Fun riding the big bus.

Priya_I, Nov 2022

Wonderful experience riding the bus in the top & seeing all the high rises. Absolutely breathtaking views.

Waste of Time and Money!!!!!!!

PATRICK_S, Jun 2021

After calling for 2.5 hours I learned the bus tour was being operated by a different company and the dinner was supposed to be at a place that had been closed for months. Do not waste your money with this "tour".

Definitely worth the money it gives...

Steve R, Jan 2017

Definitely worth the money it gives you a grounding of where things are I just stayed on the bus for a lap then hopped off next time round

Double Decker Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus & St Patrick's Cathedral Official Audio Tour

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What's Included

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Departure Point

What To Expect

Additional Info

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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