New York City

14 Best NYC Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

My rundown of the hop-on hop-off loops that still earn their keep in Manhattan traffic. A full downtown circuit takes over two hours if you never step off. Treat the bus as transport between sights, not as the sightseeing itself.

2.Big Bus NYC Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour (Extra Free Day!)

Just when you thought a sightseeing tour couldn't get any better, the Big Bus NYC Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour offers an extra free day to...

★ 3.5

“I was ready to give an excoriating review because our first ride was horrible. With the screens on the windows we couldn’t see anything, the driver rode the brake jerking us back and forth repeatedly, couldn’t hear the recorded tour, really miss the live tour…”

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3.New York City 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off With Empire State and Statue of Liberty Ferry

Explore the iconic landmarks of NYC with this exclusive 1-day Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Don't miss the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty Ferry! Click now!

★ 3.5

“It was our first time in the city. We were walking quite a while trying to find a stop to catch a bus. We found a random stop and the driver was really helpful and super nice and he got us to where we could…”

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4.New York City: 24 or 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Uncover the treasures of the Big Apple with the flexible Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, where iconic landmarks and hidden gems await your discovery.

★ 3.3

“The trip was fantastic a little to fast at times for taking pictures but overall it was outstanding got a chance see so much. We went on both Red and Blue routes. Would definitely do it again.”

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5.NYC: Empire State, Statue of Liberty, & Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Explore the iconic sights of NYC, including the Empire State Building and Statue of Liberty, with a convenient hop-on hop-off tour. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

★ 3.8

“My bus driver was Jimmy. So glad he told us to go to Lombardi for pizza. It’s the best pizza I ever had. Glad the timings for the ferry wasn’t strict as I was panicking when I could not finish the loop in time. The…”

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6.New York City 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off With Empire State Building Admission

Discover the best of New York City in just one day! Hop-on hop-off to explore the city's iconic landmarks and enjoy admission to the iconic Empire State Building.

★ 3.5

“We did the whole loop. Didn’t hop on/off. Interesting but not overwhelming info with the earbuds. Great sights. Set us up for where we then knew we would want to spend more time. Highly recommend. Including the Empire State made this a fantastic deal. Go…”

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9.New York City: Discover Pass With Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Pulsing with energy, the New York City: Discover Pass With Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the city's iconic sights.

★ 3.5

“Enjoyed the recorded commentary and the convenience of hop on, hop off. The boat cruise was enjoyable and the tour commentator was excellent, but the boat did not have good outside viewing points (good views inside). We were crammed at the front of the boat.”

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10.New York City Night Views – a Panoramic Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

A captivating nighttime tour in New York City takes visitors on a panoramic hop-on-hop-off adventure, revealing the city's most iconic landmarks under the sparkling skyline.

★ 4.6

“Hi the tour was very pleasant, the experience was great, had a good time. We went to all the destinations as was described in the website, our guide David was very knowledgeable, great personality, easy to talk to and courteous with everyone in our group,…”

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