New York: Hop-on/Hop-off

Sightseeing with Big Bus in New York
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Here you will find information about sightseeing tours by hop-on hop-off bus in New York. We inform you about stops, timetables and prices.

You can book the tickets directly with our partners and download them to your mobile phone. We receive a small commission for the sale. The price remains the same for you, of course.

Big Bus New York

Hop-on/hop-off New York: Big Bus
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Big Bus is one of the largest providers of hop-on hop-off tours and is represented in many cities around the world. There is a multilingual audio guide and free Wi-Fi on board.

  • First departure: 9:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 15 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 1:30 hour
  • Start-Stop: M&Ms World
  • First departure: 10:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 4:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 75 minutes
  • Start-Stop: Hope Sculpture

If you have any questions for the company or wish to make a complaint, you can contact Big Bus New York using the following contact form:

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

Before travelling, we recommend downloading the Big Bus app free of charge. Here you will find all information on timetables and routes as well as the current location of the buses.

Ticket validity: 1-2 days
Rating: 4,1 (70 Rezensionen)
Price Discover ticket: $60.00

Hop-on hop-off tour: tourist couple on a city tour
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If you buy your ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. Show this voucher to the bus staff on your first journey. Your ticket is then valid for 24 or 48 hours.

Tip: Use one of the popular combined tickets to save some money.

City Sightseeing New York

Hop-on/hop-off New York: City Sightseeing
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City Sightseeing is also a leading provider of hop-on hop-off tours worldwide. In New York, there is currently a cooperation with Big Bus, so that the trips are operated by Big Bus.

  • First departure: 9:30 a.m.
  • Last departure: 4:30 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 60 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 1:30 hour
  • Start-Stop: M&Ms World
  • First departure: 10:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 4:00 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 60 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 1 hour
  • Start-Stop: Hope Sculpture

If you have any questions for the company or wish to make a complaint, you can contact City Sightseeing New York by e-mail or telephone:

  • customer@city-sightseeing.com
  • +44 (0) 1789 299 123

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

A multilingual audio guide is available on board.

Ticket validity: 1-2 days
Rating: 4,0 (564 Rezensionen)
Price: ab $65.00

Red seat on the hop-on hop-off bus
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If you buy your ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. Show this voucher to the bus staff on your first journey. Your ticket is then valid for 24 or 48 hours.

Hop-on/Hop-off: Places of interest

New York is rich in famous sights. You can reach many of them on a city tour with the hop-on hop-off bus:

  • Times Square
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Statue of Liberty
  • Rockefeller Centre
  • Central Park
  • Museum of Modern Art
  • Empire State Building
  • One World Observatory
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Wall Street

Simply get off at the next stop and visit the sights on your wish list. Not all attractions have their own stop. You should therefore plan a few minutes' walk.

Tip: With a New York Pass, you can visit many of these attractions free of charge. The hop-on hop-off buses of Big Bus are also included: New York Pass comparison.

Is a New York city tour worthwhile?

With its numerous sights and cultural diversity, New York is a city that is well worth exploring. The hop-on hop-off bus is particularly flexible and convenient.

The concept of this type of city tour allows for flexible travel planning. With the ability to hop on and off at different stops, you have the freedom to explore the city at your own pace. This is particularly beneficial as New York has a variety of attractions to offer, from Times Square to Central Park and historic neighbourhoods such as Greenwich Village. It is also possible to take the bus on a complete tour of the city first to get an overview and then get off at the desired sights on the second tour. As the buses run at high frequency, you never have to wait long for the next bus.

The bus also offers a comfortable and informative way to explore the city. On the open top decks, you have an unrivalled view of the New York skyline, while the audio guides on board tell you interesting facts and anecdotes about the different parts of the city. The result is an entertaining and educational experience that goes far beyond just getting around.

New York
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In a city buzzing with activity, the hop-on hop-off bus can help travellers save valuable time. Instead of having to deal with the complex metro system or traffic, you can get from place to place in comfort while enjoying the fascinating architecture and hustle and bustle of the city.

The hop-on hop-off bus is the ideal solution for anyone who wants to explore New York in a short time without feeling like they've missed anything and without having to worry about planning and organisation.

Tip: In other American cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco or Las Vegas there are also very good hop-on hop-off tours.

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