Big Bus New York Downtown Hop-on, Hop-off Tour with Empire State entry

Passengers aged between 3 and 12 years must travel on a child ticket. All passengers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a passenger over the age of 15. Children aged 2 years and under may travel free of charge. Strollers must be folded and stowed on the lower deck.

Big Bus Tours New York operates every day except Thanksgiving (November 24) and New Year's Eve (December 31). Occasionally severe weather and special event days could affect service.

Yes – you must select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with Big Bus for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to guarantee your seat. If your ticket includes extras, you may also need to book additional dates & times for all elements of your ticket after your purchase is complete. See your booking confirmation email for instructions.

Yes, 100% of the Big Bus New York fleet is wheelchair accessible. The wheelchair lifts on the vehicles have a maximum capacity of 650 pounds. To avoid any disappointment on your day of travel, Big Bus would be happy to confirm in advance whether your wheelchair can be accommodated on board. Please get in touch with Big Bus Tours via the website or download the Big Bus Tours app.

Show your ticket (printed or on a device) to a member of staff at one of our stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity period of your ticket.

Our tours pass Manhattan's must-see landmarks, travel through its most exciting neighborhoods, and stop at its most popular sightseeing destinations. While on board with Big Bus Tours, you'll see iconic buildings like the Empire State, Chrysler Building and One World Observatory, enjoy top-deck views of the hustle and bustle of Times Square, Wall Street and Broadway, and soak up the uptown ambience of exclusive 5th Avenue and leafy Central Park. And that's just scratching the surface.

To request a refund, if booked directly with Big Bus Tours visit the Big Bus Tours App or by using the enquiry form available on the website bigbustours.com/contactNYC. If you booked via a 3rd partner, please go back to the original booker agent for your refund request.

First tour of the day departs at 09:00 am from Stop 1 at M&M's World, and buses will come every 15 minutes until 5.00 pm depending on the of time of year. Other popular stops to start the tour include Stop 3 at the Empire State Building and Stop 10 at World Trade Center however you can redeem your ticket at any of the 20 Big Bus stops. Please see more details on your voucher.