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.

1.New York: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus

Explore New York City with a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by open-top bus. See all the iconic landmarks and attractions at your own pace. Book your tour now!

Most Popular★ 4.1

“Great Experience. the bus travelled round the city alot faster than what I was expecting, the app for it is really good as well. It gives you ideas on things to do, places to see and helpful directions to your nearest bus stop.”

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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

“We were disappointed in the lack of direction when the driver stopped very far from the line for Statute of Liberty ferry and failed to indicate in which direction we were to walk. Also I would like to know why were paid (in advance) twice…”

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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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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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